Here’s what’s coming up on Brazos Bulletin for the week of October 2, 2026. Check below for updated story links and audio.
Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the November midterms. Here's How.
The deadline to register to vote in Texas for the Nov. 3 election is Oct. 5. Early voting will start Oct. 19.
In Texas, voters cannot register for the first time online, but you can complete and print out an application using the online voter registration application system. That application then needs to be signed and delivered to the McLennan County Elections Administration Office in person or postmarked by the deadline.
And if you’re not sure you’re registered, you can check your status by visiting the Texas Secretary of State’s website.
You can find more useful tips about registering to vote in the voter's guide above.
Paxton-Talarico contest on course to demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election
Probably the most watched race in the state this year is that between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico for the Texas-US senate seat.
With election day just over a month away, that means there are still more than five weeks of political ads to look forward to before Texans choose their next U-S Senator. But the contest is already the most expensive in Texas history.
Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider has more.
Texas Governor's race is competitive for first time in years. Here's how both parties are responding.
By now, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is something of an institution in Republican politics. This is his 12th year leading the state — making him the country’s longest-serving governor in office right now.
And, if re-elected in November, Abbott would be on track to becoming Texas’ longest serving governor in history.
While most polls currently show him in the lead over his Democratic challenger, Gina Hinojosa, the race has tightened as election day draws near.
The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey reports on what’s making this race more competitive — and what Abbott is doing to turn up the pressure.
This grain could be an answer to drought-prone fields — if more Americans eat it
It’s an uphill climb for any ingredient to find a place in the grocery store. Shelf space is limited, consumers can be set in their ways. But thanks to a drier climate, a sturdy cereal may have a chance to break into American diets.
The Texas Standard’s Michael Marks reports.
