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Texas THC Ban Remains in Effect as Lawsuit Challenges State Regulations
A federal judge has upheld Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products amid ongoing litigation.
Savannah ReedAugust 11, 20261 min read
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Texas City Puts Flock Camera Program to Voter Decision Amid Privacy Issues
League City will let voters decide on the future of Flock Safety's license plate cameras.
Vance KowalskiAugust 12, 20261 min read
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Discrepancy in SpaceX Chip Plant Investment Figures Raises Questions
SpaceX's semiconductor plant in Grimes County has conflicting investment estimates.
Imani CarterAugust 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 presented distinct plans aimed at improving affordability.
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Trump Criticizes Texas Data Center Approval Pause Amid Disclosure Concerns
President Trump argues that Texas's data center pause could hinder economic growth.
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State Reviews Data Center Projects Amid Water and Tax Concerns
Texas has halted new data center approvals while assessing water and tax impacts.
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Kay Granger, Fort Worth's First Female Mayor, Passes Away at 83
Kay Granger, who served as Fort Worth's first woman mayor, has died at the age of 83.
Vance KowalskiAugust 3, 20261 min read
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Texas Cities Shine in Safety Rankings with Plano and Laredo in Top 10 | Sherman
A new study ranks Plano as the second safest big city in the U.S., with Laredo following at sixth.
Savannah ReedJuly 31, 20262 min read
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SMU Study Suggests Driverless Vehicles Could Reduce Traffic Delays in Texas
A study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles could significantly decrease traffic congestion in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Savannah ReedJuly 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.
Savannah ReedJuly 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.
Roman PetrovJuly 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.
Carmen SolisJuly 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.
Savannah ReedJuly 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.
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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.
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University Leaders Discuss SB 37's Impact on Education Oversight
Texas university officials addressed lawmakers regarding the implementation of SB 37.
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Texas Creates Grid Security Commission and Allocates $300 Million for Flood Preparedness
New Texas laws will invest $300 million in flood preparedness and establish a Grid Security Commission.
Carmen SolisJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Mike Judge's 'King of the Hill' Season 15 Features Richardson's Influence | Sherman
The latest season of 'King of the Hill' highlights Richardson's connection to the show.
Savannah ReedJuly 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.
Hugo BaptisteJuly 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.
Carmen SolisJuly 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.
Hugo BaptisteJuly 25, 20261 min read
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