Arch Manning Leads Texas Longhorns to 31-3 Victory Over Mississippi State as Austin Police Secure Downtown Halloween Crowds

No. 11 Texas Longhorns Dominate Mississippi State 31-3 at Darrell K Royal Stadium

AUSTIN, Texas — An electric atmosphere gripped the Forty Acres on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as the No. 11 Texas Longhorns cruised to a commanding 31-3 victory over Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning delivered a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdowns and commanding an efficient offensive drive that consistently penetrated Mississippi State's defensive perimeter.

Texas' defense held firm throughout all four quarters, limiting the Bulldogs to a lone field goal and forcing multiple critical turnovers. Before kickoff, thousands of fans packed the LBJ Lawn for the celebrated 'Longhorn City Limits' concert series, highlighted by a spirited headline performance from recording artist Uncle Kracker.

Austin Police Deploy Proactive Safety Operations for 100,000 Sixth Street Revelers

Downtown Austin transformed into Texas' largest Halloween celebration over the weekend, drawing an estimated 100,000 costume-clad visitors to the historic Sixth Street entertainment corridor and Rainey Street historic district. The Austin Police Department (APD) implemented a fortified public safety perimeter, utilizing High Activity Location Observation (HALO) camera networks, temporary vehicle barricades, mounted patrols, and elevated observation platforms.

APD commanders praised attendees for widespread cooperation as police effectively de-escalated minor disturbances. The festive night also benefited from the end of Daylight Saving Time, granting downtown revelers an additional hour of evening entertainment under mild autumn skies.

Record Texas Midterm Early Voting Concludes with 7.4 Million Ballots Cast Statewide

At the Texas Capitol, officials from the Secretary of State’s Elections Division announced that over 7.4 million registered Texans cast ballots during the two-week early voting window that closed late Friday evening. The historic turnout represents nearly 40% of the state's registered electorate, spurred by fiercely contested statewide races featuring Austin-area legislative leaders and pivotal local charter amendments.

Travis County election administrators confirmed that early voting voting locations operated at peak efficiency, and reminded registered citizens that polling places across the county will reopen on Tuesday morning, November 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.