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Today’s Big Stories

1. ‘Do you want to be next?’: Lawmaker calls on university leaders to follow Texas A&M’s lead on academic policy change

At least one lawmaker is calling on other university leaders to implement similar academic policy changes as the Texas A&M Board of Regents or risk losing jobs.

The Texas A&M University System changed its academic policy to stop professors from advocating for certain race or gender ideology in their courses unless “approved in advance.”

2. FAA lifts flight restrictions just in time for the holiday season

Now that the government shutdown is over, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says air travel can start to go back to normal. 

The timing is easing a lot of nerves for Texas fliers as a busy holiday travel season is coming up fast.

3. Travis County judge declares mistrial in 2022 fatal shooting case of Austin man

A Travis County judge on Monday declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the deadly conduct trial of Austin Police Department officer Daniel Sanchez.

The case stems from the fatal shooting of Rajan Moonesinghe on the front porch of his Austin home on Nov. 15, 2022.

Notes for Tomorrow

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Hearing on pretrial motions for former FBI Director James Comey, who was charged with lying to Congress and obstruction of a criminal proceeding. 
Fifty-ninth annual Country Music Association Awards (CMAs), also known as “Country Music’s Biggest Night,” broadcast live on ABC
Seventy-sixth annual National Book Awards Ceremony, including the presentation of the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to George Saunders and the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community to Roxane Gay
Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes published. The FOMC decided at its last meeting in October to lower the target range for federal funds rate by 0.25% to 3.75-4%
Gene Hackman’s possessions sold at auction in New York
Forbes Magazine publishes annual list of America’s Most Trusted Companies. Last year’s list was headed by NVIDIA, followed by ServiceNow and KKR

In Case You Missed It  

Dallas Cowboys players Bryan Anger (5), Kenny Clark (95), Sam Williams (54), Marist Liufau (35) and Cowboys linebackers coach Dave Borgonzi pause during a moment of silence for teammate Marshawn Kneeland prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Las Vegas, in memory of Kneeland who passed away earlier this month. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Cowboys honor Kneeland, then get 4 TD passes from Prescott in 33-16 win over Raiders

The Cowboys spent 11 days mourning defensive end Marshawn Kneeland before taking the field Monday night. Dallas then paid tribute to Kneeland by dominating the spiraling Raiders for 60 minutes.

Dak Prescott passed for 268 yards and four touchdowns in a 33-16 victory over Las Vegas, the Cowboys’ first game since Kneeland’s death.