Texas Governor Calls for Review of Data Center Approvals Amid Power Grid Audit
Governor Greg Abbott has halted new data center approvals while the state conducts an audit.
Maribel SandovalSeptember 1, 20261 min read
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Voters in Texas City to Decide Fate of Flock Safety Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns
League City will hold a referendum on the use of automated license plate readers.
Wyatt CarriganAugust 12, 20261 min read
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Federal Judge Declines to Block Texas THC Ban Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges
A federal judge has refused to block Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products.
Maribel SandovalAugust 11, 20261 min read
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Discrepancies Emerge in SpaceX's $16.8 Billion Chip Plant Investment
SpaceX plans a semiconductor plant in Grimes County, but investment figures differ.
Lacey BoudreauxAugust 10, 20261 min read
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Texas Senate Candidates Unveil Competing Affordability Plans Ahead of Election
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have each proposed plans aimed at improving affordability.
Maribel SandovalAugust 9, 20261 min read
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Texas Data Center Approval Pause Linked to ERCOT Capacity Concerns
Governor Abbott's pause on data center approvals aims to address rising electricity demand.
Maribel SandovalAugust 8, 20261 min read
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Texas Data Center Audit to Assess Tax Benefits and Ownership Amid Power Connection Freeze
Texas has halted new data center connections to the grid pending a comprehensive audit.
Maribel SandovalAugust 5, 20261 min read
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Kay Granger, Pioneering Fort Worth Leader, Passes Away at 83
Kay Granger, the first woman mayor of Fort Worth and a long-serving Congresswoman, has died.
Maribel SandovalAugust 3, 20261 min read
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Texas Cities Span Safest to Least Safe in New National Ranking
Plano ranks as the second safest big city in the U.S., according to a SmartAsset study.
Maribel SandovalJuly 31, 20262 min read
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Khaled Abdelghany's Research Suggests Driverless Cars Could Ease Traffic in Texas
A study indicates that autonomous vehicles could reduce traffic delays in Dallas-Fort Worth by 33 percent.
Maribel SandovalJuly 30, 20263 min read
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Abbott Reappoints All Ten Texas Business Court Judges to New Two-Year Terms
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed all ten judges of the Texas Business Court to new two-year terms beginning September 1, keeping the specialized commercial court's full inaugural bench in place.
Cole DevereuxJuly 29, 20261 min read
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Texas Awards $5.8 Million in Grants to Train Emergency and Trauma Care Doctors and Nurses
Twenty-four grants to graduate medical and nursing schools will expand emergency and trauma care training partnerships between hospitals and medical programs across Texas.
Bree TanakaJuly 29, 20261 min read
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Texas Agencies Implement New Rules for Data Center Power Costs
The Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT are adopting measures requiring data centers to cover transmission costs and contribute to residential bill relief following Governor Abbott's directive.
Maribel SandovalJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Secures Injunction Against Discord Over Child Safety Measures
The Texas Attorney General has obtained a temporary injunction requiring Discord to implement age-verification and safety protocols for users in the state.
Maribel SandovalJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Diode Withdraws Texas Data Center Plan Following Governor’s New Standards
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Diode will not proceed with a proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake, citing failure to meet new state directives.
Maribel SandovalJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Universities Discuss Implementation of New Law Affecting Course and Leadership Decisions
University leaders in Texas presented updates on a new law impacting academic governance.
Maribel SandovalJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Allocates $300 Million for Flood Preparedness and Establishes Grid Security Commission | Howe
New Texas laws will enhance flood preparedness and grid security through 2026.
Bree TanakaJuly 28, 20262 min read
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'King of the Hill' Season 15 Features Richardson's Influence and Local Landmarks
The new season of 'King of the Hill' highlights Richardson's role as Arlen's inspiration.
Maribel SandovalJuly 27, 20261 min read
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Texas Regulators Move to Shield Home Electric Bills From Data Center Growth
Texas utility regulators and ERCOT outlined steps meant to keep households from paying for the power infrastructure that new data centers require, responding to a directive from Governor Abbott.
Garrett PruittJuly 26, 20262 min read
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Texas Regulators Move to Keep Data Center Growth From Raising Home Electric Bills
State utility regulators and the ERCOT grid operator have outlined steps to make data centers pay for the infrastructure they require, part of an effort officials say is aimed at keeping residential electric bills affordable.
Garrett PruittJuly 25, 20261 min read
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Howe Residents Advised to Verify Charities Amid Flood Relief Donations
Officials are warning Howe residents to be vigilant against charity scams following flooding.
Bree TanakaJuly 24, 20261 min read