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FORT WORTH, Texas – October 27, 2026 -- Justin Boots has released five new colorways of its Ada boot, giving shoppers more ways to wear a silhouette from the Justin Vintage collection. The shape stays the same, and only the color options are new.

The Ada keeps its classic shape in five new colors

The new colorways expand the Justin Vintage collection. Justin Boots says it kept the distinctive shape and vintage-inspired look of the original design.

The brand pitches the boot as flexible enough for everyday denim or a dressed-up Western outfit.

A designer from the original run led the update

Shelbi Tidwell, director of product development for Justin Brands, worked on the original Ada colorways. She said the goal was to introduce "fresh, vibrant colors" that give the boot a new feel while keeping the look that made it a favorite.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Veterans with a federal VA rating can often add state property tax exemptions, income tax breaks, tuition waivers for dependents and housing help, but almost none of it is automatic. Most state benefits require a separate application, and the rules differ widely from state to state.

Federal compensation is only the floor

According to VetsForever, a veteran-founded organization, each state runs its own rules and deadlines on top of the federal baseline. Depending on where you live, that can include:

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.

Tax planning works forward. It means tracking through the year how current and future financial decisions could affect taxes, so clients manage outcomes instead of reacting at filing time.

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.

The hat measures 43 feet wide and 47 feet long

The structure is a to-scale recreation of Tecovas' own Cattleman Cowboy Hat. It stands 17 feet tall, not counting the piers. Fiberglass and foam wrap around a steel frame, and the fiberglass is textured to match the real Cattleman hat. The paint is color matched to the hat's natural shade.

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.

Pearson headlines the Ambetter health fair

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan hosted the event, which also offered community resources and family activities. Pearson played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1983 and spoke with attendees about the importance of preventive care. He is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, a three-time First Team All-Pro, a Super Bowl XII champion and a member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor.

A mobile unit brings mammograms to the stadium

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a mobile mammography unit provided screenings onsite. Regular mammograms are one of the most effective tools for detecting breast cancer early, when treatment is often most successful.

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.

Stamped markings must be reviewed before every refill

The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates the manufacture, marking, and maintenance of portable pressurized cylinders. Under its rules, each cylinder must carry identifying information stamped into the collar or handle area: the manufacture date, the cylinder specification, and any requalification dates from earlier inspections. A filling station attendant must review that information before refilling.

Inspectors look for five warning signs

The visual check is designed to catch conditions that make a cylinder unsafe to pressurize. Inspectors look for:

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.

The gym packs strength, studio and recovery options under one roof

Crunch says the club will fuse fitness with entertainment. The amenity list includes:

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.

Camera, NFC and Dual SIM round out the package

The phone has a 50MP main camera with Pro Photo Mode. It also supports NFC, Dual SIM and expandable storage. NUU says it can connect on compatible networks in the U.S. and beyond its borders.

NUU CEO Danny Sit said a great smartphone experience does not have to carry a premium price, and that the company focused on features people use daily.

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.

ROWW will use the car to fund its disaster relief mission

The gift will help support ROWW's disaster relief work. Toyota describes the donation as a full-circle moment for the fifth-generation Supra and ties it to the company's long-standing support of charitable efforts.

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.

Ara Core makes 100 decisions per second to manage power

The station uses an intelligent operating system called Orchestrate OS to decide, up to 100 times a second, whether to consume, store or sell energy. dcbel says this centralized routing cuts power losses and delivers up to 30% more efficiency than conventional, unintegrated home energy setups.