Lufkin – October 20, 2026 -- Filing an accurate tax return does not guarantee a low tax bill, according to two Texas CPAs who say year-round planning is what keeps costs down. Yvette Sidnell and Jennifer Webster of Alexander Lankford & Hiers Inc in Lufkin explain the difference in a HelloNation article.

Preparation looks back, planning looks ahead

Tax preparation means gathering records, checking accuracy and filing forms based on what has already happened. It remains an annual requirement for individuals and businesses.

Austin, Texas – October 19, 2026 -- Fans heading to the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix can now drink in the shade of a 17-foot-tall cowboy hat, complete with a fully operational bar underneath. Circuit of The Americas (COTA) and Austin-based Westernwear brand Tecovas unveiled the "World's Largest Cowboy Hat" at the track, and Guinness World Records officials certified it on-site on October 19, 2026.

Arlington, Texas – October 19, 2026 -- Hundreds of Dallas-Fort Worth residents got health screenings and mammograms, and met Dallas Cowboys legend Drew Pearson, at a community health fair at AT&T Stadium over the weekend.

Port Neches – October 18, 2026 -- Before a propane supplier can legally refill your cylinder, federal rules require a check of its stamped markings and a visual inspection for damage, and Texas owners whose tanks fail may be turned away.

San Antonio – October 16, 2026 -- Memberships at the new Crunch San Antonio Goliad Rd. will start at $9.99 per month when the $11 million, 50,000-square-foot gym opens in early 2027 at 2828 Goliad Road.

The facility sits in the former standalone Gold's Gym building, at the corner of Goliad Road and SE Military Drive. It will be run by Crunch franchisee The Undefeated Tribe and will be the first Crunch location to debut the new Crunch 3.0 design in this market, pairing modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality.

Irving, Texas – October 16, 2026 -- The NUU N10 Plus, an Android 16 smartphone priced at $169.99, has been available since October 15, 2026, through the NUU online store and Amazon.

A 90Hz display and all-day battery anchor the spec sheet

NUU aims the N10 Plus at budget-conscious consumers and families. Its 6.6-inch HD+ display runs at a 90Hz refresh rate, which the company says keeps browsing, streaming and everyday apps fluid. A 5,000mAh battery is built to last through the day.

Plano – – October 11, 2026 -- Toyota has donated the final fifth-generation GR Supra ever built to the disaster relief organization Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), turning a one-of-one collector car into support for communities in need.

The last MkV Supra is a one-of-one manual

The donated car is the Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition, the very last MkV GR Supra produced. It has 382 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission. Toyota says it also carries commemorative details and factory-exclusive specifications.

Austin, Texas – September 19, 2026 -- Home energy company dcbel has launched its Ara Core Home Energy Station in Texas, a single system that connects solar panels, home batteries, the public grid and bidirectional EVs to give homeowners up to 85% energy independence and cut utility bills from day one.

Papenburg, Germany – September 15, 2026 -- Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for Carnival Tropicale, the fifth and final ship in its Excel class, which will begin sailing from Galveston, Texas, on April 15, 2028.

The ship will carry the Star of Texas on its bow

Carnival Tropicale will offer four-, five-, six- and eight-day cruises from Galveston, connecting guests to destinations in Carnival's Paradise Collection, including Celebration Key, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Isla Tropicale and Puerta Maya, along with Caribbean ports like Progreso and Nassau.

Austin, Texas – September 15, 2026 -- Early Bird registration is now open for the 2026 Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, sponsored by Raising Cane's, with discounted tickets available for a limited time through Ticketbud.