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Texas City to Let Residents Vote on Future of Flock Safety Cameras

League City will allow voters to decide on the continuation of Flock Safety's cameras.

Dana OrtizAugust 12, 20261 min read

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Texas THC Restrictions Remain in Effect Following Supreme Court Ruling

A federal judge has upheld Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products amid ongoing litigation.

Gwen MercerAugust 11, 20261 min read

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Texas Semiconductor Plant to Boost Chip Manufacturing with 3,000 Jobs

SpaceX plans to construct a $16.8 billion semiconductor facility in Grimes County.

Dexter DoyleAugust 10, 20261 min read

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Texas Senate Candidates Propose Different Plans for Affordability

Ken Paxton and James Talarico have unveiled contrasting affordability plans ahead of the election.

Gwen MercerAugust 9, 20261 min read

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Texas Data Center Approval Pause Linked to Grid Capacity Concerns

Governor Abbott's pause on data center approvals is driven by electricity demand issues.

Gwen MercerAugust 8, 20261 min read

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Texas Data Center Audit Impacts Local Power Supply and Tax Incentives

Texas has halted new data center connections to the state grid pending an audit.

Gwen MercerAugust 5, 20261 min read

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Kay Granger, First Female Mayor of Fort Worth and Longtime Congresswoman, Passes Away

Kay Granger, a significant political figure in Fort Worth, has died at the age of 83.

Dana OrtizAugust 3, 20261 min read

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Texas Cities land at both ends in Safety Rankings, Plano Second Overall

Plano ranks as the second safest big city in the U.S., with Laredo also in the top 10.

Gwen MercerJuly 31, 20262 min read

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Study: Driverless Vehicles Could Reduce Traffic Delays in Dallas-Fort Worth by 33%

A recent study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles could significantly reduce traffic delays in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Gwen MercerJuly 30, 20262 min read

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Texas Governor Attends Opening of Nation's First Safe House for Male Trafficking Survivors

Governor Greg Abbott attended the grand opening of Bob's House of Hope in Justin, described as the nation's first safe house exclusively for adult male survivors of human trafficking, and pointed to newly signed laws that stiffen penalties for traffickers.

Gwen MercerJuly 30, 20261 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.

Gwen MercerJuly 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.

Vera YoderJuly 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.

Gwen MercerJuly 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.

Gwen MercerJuly 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.

Gwen MercerJuly 28, 20262 min read

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North Texas Universities Discuss Implementation of Expanded Regents' Powers

University leaders in North Texas addressed lawmakers on the impact of Senate Bill 37.

Gwen MercerJuly 28, 20262 min read

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Texas Invests $300 Million in Flood Preparedness and Establishes Grid Security Commission

New legislation in Texas allocates funds for flood preparedness and creates a grid security body.

Dexter DoyleJuly 28, 20262 min read

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New Season of 'King of the Hill' Highlights Richardson's Influence | Princeton

The latest season of 'King of the Hill' showcases Richardson's role as Arlen's inspiration.

Gwen MercerJuly 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.

Gwen MercerJuly 26, 20262 min read

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Texas Extends Application Window for Workforce Pell Grant Training Programs

Texas is giving colleges and technical schools more time to submit short-term training programs for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant, a move state officials say will widen access to career credentials across the state.

Vera YoderJuly 25, 20261 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.

Gwen MercerJuly 25, 20261 min read

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