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Referendum to Decide Future of Flock Cameras in Texas City

Voters will determine whether to continue using automated license plate readers.

Demarcus RamosAugust 12, 20261 min read

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Texas THC Ban Remains in Effect After Judge Denies Emergency Motion

A federal judge's ruling leaves Texas' THC ban intact as a lawsuit continues.

Demarcus RamosAugust 11, 20261 min read

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Texas Offers $30 Million Incentive for SpaceX's $16.8 Billion Chip Plant

SpaceX's semiconductor facility in Grimes County will receive significant public funding.

Demarcus RamosAugust 10, 20261 min read

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Texas Senate Candidates Present Competing Affordability Plans Ahead of Election

Ken Paxton and James Talarico have unveiled their affordability proposals for the Senate race.

Demarcus RamosAugust 9, 20261 min read

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Texas Data Center Approval Pause Explained Amid Industry Concerns

Texas has paused new data center approvals, prompting comments from President Trump.

Demarcus RamosAugust 8, 20261 min read

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Texas Freezes New Data Center Connections Amid Water Use Audit

Texas has paused new data center connections to assess their water usage and other impacts.

Demarcus RamosAugust 5, 20261 min read

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Kay Granger, Pioneering Fort Worth Leader and Former House Appropriations Chair, Passes Away

Kay Granger, a trailblazer in Fort Worth politics and former U.S. Congresswoman, has died.

Demarcus RamosAugust 3, 20261 min read

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Texas Cities land at both ends in Safety Rankings by SmartAsset

A new SmartAsset study ranks Plano as the second safest large city in the U.S.

Demarcus RamosJuly 31, 20262 min read

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Autonomous Vehicles Could Transform Traffic in Texas, Impacting Anna's Commuters

A study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles could reduce traffic delays in Texas by a third.

Demarcus RamosJuly 30, 20263 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.

Demarcus RamosJuly 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.

Demarcus RamosJuly 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.

Jules HardyJuly 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.

Demarcus RamosJuly 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.

Demarcus RamosJuly 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.

Demarcus RamosJuly 28, 20262 min read

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Texas Division of Emergency Management Launches Flood and Grid Security Initiatives

New laws in Texas focus on flood preparedness and electric grid security through 2026.

Jules HardyJuly 28, 20262 min read

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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Reports on SB 37 Implementation

University leaders presented to lawmakers regarding the new law affecting academic governance.

Demarcus RamosJuly 28, 20262 min read

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Hulu's 'King of the Hill' Season 15 Features Richardson as Arlen's Inspiration

The latest season of 'King of the Hill' highlights Richardson as the model for Arlen.

Demarcus RamosJuly 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.

Demarcus RamosJuly 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.

Jules HardyJuly 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.

Demarcus RamosJuly 25, 20261 min read

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