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WASHINGTON — Here are today's health headlines for Oct. 30, 2026. Some injectable peptides could soon be easier to get in the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has posted a draft policy that eases restrictions on how they can be made in this country. This story continues below. More in Health Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks of proteins in the body. Some, like insulin and GLP-1 medications, are well-established treatments.

WASHINGTON — A Georgia family claims they paid hundreds of dollars for an animal hospital to euthanize their dog, only to discover that she had been kept alive for months. Cha Cha, a four-year-old pug, was beloved by Rebecca Belote and her family, especially her 17-year-old son, who was inseparable from her. "She (Cha Cha) hardly walked anywhere cause he carried her everywhere," Belote said. One day Cha Cha got really sick, and the Belotes took her to a Senoia Animal Hospital.

Whether that’s good or bad is up to voters. The Gem State will become the 11th state to designate an official state gun. Utah was the first, choosing the M1911 in 2011. In Idaho, House Bill 932 is the reason voters will get to make their pick on the ballot. The bill passed unanimously in both the Idaho House and Senate during the 2026 legislative session. This story continues below.

SAN ANGELO, Texas — West Texas voters will choose a new voice in Congress on Nov. 3 as Republican Tom Sell and Democrat Kyle Rable compete to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington. The open-seat race in Texas’ 19th Congressional District brings together two candidates with different backgrounds but overlapping concerns about the region’s future, from keeping farms operating to making everyday life more affordable. The district stretches from Lubbock to Abilene. This story continues below.

SAN ANGELO, Texas — Voters in Texas’ 11th Congressional District will choose between Republican U.S. Rep. August Pfluger and Democratic challenger Claire Reynolds following a campaign that has touched on everything from health care and data centers to the price of ground beef. Pfluger, who has represented the district since 2021, is seeking a fourth term.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reported a new record in 2026, collecting more than $5 trillion in taxes. The tax agency said Thursday, Oct. 29 it collected $5.6 trillion in taxes in fiscal year 2026, up nearly 5% from the previous fiscal year.

SAN ANGELO, Texas — San Angelo voters in District 3 will decide Nov. 3 whether City Council member Harold “Harry” Thomas should remain in office following a recall effort fueled by a proposed data center and questions about public input. The election is not a contest between Thomas and a challenger. Instead, eligible District 3 voters will vote for or against removing him from the council. Early voting began Oct. 19 and continues through Oct. 30.

IRVING, Texas — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference after four years that included transformational change in the league and college sports. The decision announced Friday, Oct. 30 comes about a year and a half after Yormark signed a three-year contract extension that was to run through 2030. Yormark will stay in the job until Jan. 31. This story continues below.

WASHINGTON — With each state getting two U.S. senators regardless of population and varying polling numbers, it's only natural that some individual voters have a higher chance of swaying the outcome of who will end up controlling the chamber. The United States Senate has 35 of its 100 seats up for grabs in this year's midterm elections. Currently, Republicans hold 53 seats, giving them the majority. Democrats, therefore, would have to net gain four seats to take back the majority.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez are expected to announce new developments Friday in the case of a man hit by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle during an operation in west Harris County earlier this month. The two officials will hold a news conference to discuss an indictment connected to the Oct. 10 incident involving Miguel Parra-Hernandez. This story continues below.