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TOP NEWS
“National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump’s latest move to send troops to cities,” AP’s Erin Hooley and Christine Fernando -- “National Guard members from Texas were getting settled at an Army Reserve center in Illinois on Tuesday, the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration’s plan to send troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who has accused President Donald Trump of using troops as “political props” and “pawns,” said he didn’t get a heads-up from Washington.
The Associated Press saw military personnel in uniforms with the Texas National Guard patch at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Elwood, 55 miles southwest of Chicago. Trucks marked Emergency Disaster Services pulled in and out, dropping off portable toilets and other supplies. Trailers were set up in rows. Extra fencing was spread across the perimeter.
The Guard’s exact mission was not immediately clear, though the Trump administration has an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the nation’s third-largest city, and protesters have frequently rallied at an immigration building outside Chicago in Broadview. The president repeatedly has described Chicago in hostile terms, calling it a “hell hole” of crime, although police statistics show significant drops in most crimes, including homicides.
Trump’s bid to deploy the military on U.S. soil over local opposition has triggered a conflict with blue state governors. Illinois and Chicago are urging a federal judge to intervene and stop “Trump’s long-declared ‘War’” on the state. A court hearing on their lawsuit is scheduled for Thursday. In Oregon, a judge over the weekend blocked the Guard’s deployment to Portland, Oregon.
Pritzker had predicted Monday that Illinois National Guard troops would be activated, along with 400 from Texas. Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott posted a picture on social media showing troops boarding a plane and declared, “ever ready.”
Pritzker said he “literally canceled everything” Saturday in anticipation of a call from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
“They have not picked up the phone and called me. Not once,” Pritzker said Tuesday at a gathering of business, cultural and political leaders in Minneapolis.
The nearly 150-year-old Posse Comitatus Act limits the military’s role in enforcing domestic laws. However, Trump has said he would be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act, which allows a president to dispatch active duty military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law.
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight restrictions over the Army Reserve Center for security reasons until Dec. 6.
Robert Hartley, 62, who works at Raceway Pizza & More near the site, said he has doubts about putting the Guard on duty.
“I think the president might be overstepping his boundaries,” Hartley said.” AP
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TOP NEWS
“Trials delayed for 2 Uvalde school police officers, 1 to be moved out of town” AP
2026
“GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary” Texas Tribune
“John Cornyn announces $10 million in his campaign account as GOP primary heats up” AAS ($)
“Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in Congress” Texas Tribune
STATE GOVERNMENT
“Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program” Texas Tribune
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Editorial: “Dallas County still failing to report criminal court data” DMN ($)
“Metro adopts $2B budget for the 2026 fiscal year, citing financial responsibility and safety” Hou Chron ($)
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> TX TRIB: “$68 million COVID-era federal funding loss and other potential cuts threaten Texas opioid fight“ TX TRIB
> TX TRIB: “Texas Tech system’s vague guidelines on gender identity spur more questions than answers“ TX TRIB
> SAEN: “Ethics board: No evidence that Jones violated code in Democratic convention push“ SAEN
> SAEN: “NEISD board to discuss controversial cellphone policy at Monday meeting“ SAEN
> EP TIMES: “Gov. Greg Abbott authorizes Trump to deploy Texas National Guard to other states“ EP TIMES
> THE TEXAN: “Judge Blocks Trump from Federalizing State National Guards After Abbott Authorizes Texas Deployments“ THE TEXAN
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “Check out 3 of the latest government stories impacting Bastrop County“ COMMUNITY IMPACT
> THE TEXAN: “Congressman Wesley Hunt Joins Cornyn, Paxton in the U.S. Senate Race“ THE TEXAN
> THE TEXAN: “Abbott Appoints Republican Harris County Criminal Court Judge Three Years After Disputed Election“ THE TEXAN
> SA REPORT: “A ‘gotcha board’?: GOP ethics charge against Jones dropped in fourth such complaint this year“ SA REPORT
> HOU CHRON: “Trump made Jade Helm real. How long until it comes to Houston? | Editorial“ HOU CHRON
> SAEN: “Spurs pump nearly $2 million into downtown arena campaign“ SAEN
> SA REPORT: “Spurs sink $2M into PAC supporting public money for new arena“ SA REPORT
> SA REPORT: “What are Prop A and Prop B? Unpacking Bexar County’s Nov. 4 venue tax election.“ SA REPORT
> SA REPORT: “Voter Guide: What to know about Bexar County’s Nov. 4 election“ SA REPORT
> EP TIMES: “New noise limits on Texas restaurants: What other laws did El Paso push in 2025 Legislature“ EP TIMES
> HOU CHRON: “Harris Health says ex-employee leaked 5,000 patients’ medical records“ HOU CHRON
> DMN: “Mom sues Plano private school, teacher, principal for ‘grooming’ her child“ DMN
> TX TRIB: ““Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef“ TX TRIB
> FWST: “Man sexually abused missing 14-year-old he hired at nightclub, Texas cops say“ FWST
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: “Murphy Middle School temporarily closes for humidity, air quality improvements“ COMMUNITY IMPACT
> SAEN: “‘Huge opportunity’: Transit leaders keep up push for S.A-to-Austin rail“ SAEN
> DMN: “Comerica bought by Fifth Third for nearly $11 billion all-stock deal“ DMN
> FWST: “Mom of Poly High student killed in stabbing says other teens threatened her sons“ FWST
> TX TRIB: “Greg Abbott authorizes Trump to deploy Texas National Guard to other states to protect federal officials“ TX TRIB
> SA REPORT: “San Antonio’s Hispanic-serving colleges see millions in federal grants stripped away“ SA REPORT
> EP TIMES: “Testimony in Texas redistricting hearing alleges rushed process targeting minorities“ EP TIMES
> KXAN: “Austin city council will decide whether to buy new building for housing navigation Thursday“ KXAN
> HOU CHRON: “Mother charged in shooting that left 2 children dead and 2 injured in Angleton“ HOU CHRON
> HOU CHRON: “Texas mom who shot her 4 children, killing 2 of them, faces murder charges, authorities say“ HOU CHRON
> FWST: “Powerball player just misses $194 million jackpot — but still wins big in Texas“ FWST
> SAEN: “Texas mom who shot her 4 children, killing 2 of them, faces murder charges, authorities say“ SAEN
> DMN: “D-FW’s 150 largest companies: Mergers, AI keep region’s firms on alert as economy shifts“ DMN
> TX TRIB: “Introducing the Austin Current: A new voice for Central Texas“ TX TRIB
> FWST: “Fort Worth community reacts to deadly shooting in West 7th bar“ FWST
> DMN: “Gunmen kill two, injure 12 in a shootout in downtown Mongtomery, Alabama“ DMN
> HOU CHRON: “Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfall“ HOU CHRON
> TX TRIB: “Texas stock exchange gets federal approval as state tries to compete with New York heavyweights“ TX TRIB
> FWST: “1 killed, 5 wounded in shooting inside bar in Fort Worth’s West 7th district“ FWST
> SA REPORT: “University Health heart clinic focuses on women’s cardiovascular health“ SA REPORT
> FWST: “Fort Worth police increase patrols after multiple homicides“ FWST
> FWST: “Fort Worth police address safety in West 7th area after shooting“ FWST
> DMN: “Shooting at Tarrant County bar leaves 1 dead, 5 injured, police say“ DMN
> DMN: “Dallas police investigating fatal triple shooting near West Dallas“ DMN
> FWST: “Two people shot on Mitchell Boulevard in Fort Worth early Sunday, police say“ FWST
EXTRA POINTS
Recent Texas sports scores:
Fri
> NCAAF: New Mexico St. 37, Sam Houston St. 10
Sat
> NCAAF: #6 Texas A&M 31, Mississippi State 9
> NCAAF: Florida 29, #9 Texas 21
> NCAAF: #11 Texas Tech 35, Houston 11
> NCAAF: Baylor 35, Kansas St. 34
> NCAAF: SMU 31, Syracuse 18
> NCAAF: TCU 35, Colorado 21
> NCAAF: Temple 27, UTSA 21
> NCAAF: Florida Atlantic 27, Rice 21
> NCAAF: Arkansas St. 31, Texas St. 30
> MLS: St. Louis 3, Austin 1
> MLS: San Diego 4, Houston 2
> MLS: Dallas 2, LA Galaxy 1
Sun
> NFL: Dallas 37, NYJ 22
> NFL: Houston 44, Baltimore 10
Mon
None.
Tues
None.
Tomorrow’s Texas sports schedule:
None.
TEXAS SPORTS HEADLINES / LINKS:
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL: “Texas A&M vs Florida: Why Cashius Howell is not surprised by his SEC-leading production” Hou Chron ($)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “Former No. 1 Texas tumbles to unranked ahead of rivalry game with No. 6 Oklahoma” AP
TEXAS FOOTBALL: “QB John Mateer could miss No. 6 Oklahoma’s rivalry game vs. Texas with injury” AP
DALLAS COWBOYS: “NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent” AP
HOUSTON TEXANS: “No timetable for Joe Mixon’s return, Texans general manager Nick Caserio says” AP
SAN ANTONIO SPURS: “Victor Wembanyama in midseason form as both shot-blocker and wordsmith” SAEN ($)
HOUSTON ASTROS: “Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada officially back for 2026” Hou Chron ($)
TARLETON STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL: “Billy Gillispie reinstated by Tarleton State after university review of anonymous complaint” AP
DALLAS STARS: Sherrington: “As Stars eye move from downtown, Dallas is guilty of same old story” DMN ($)
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