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A federal judge has denied an emergency motion to block Texas' THC product ban.
Marlene AbbottAugust 11, 20261 min read
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Texas City to Let Voters Decide on Future of License Plate Reader Cameras
League City will hold a referendum on the use of Flock Safety's cameras in November.
Esme WhitlockAugust 12, 20261 min read
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SpaceX's Grimes County Chip Plant Project Shows Discrepancy in Investment Figures
SpaceX plans a semiconductor plant in Grimes County, with a notable gap in investment estimates.
Dana TrappAugust 10, 20261 min read
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Texas Senate Candidates Unveil Competing Plans to Address Affordability
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have introduced separate affordability proposals ahead of the election.
Marlene AbbottAugust 9, 20261 min read
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Texas Data Center Approval Pause Sparks Controversy Over Disclosure Figures
President Trump criticized Texas for pausing data center approvals amid disclosure issues.
Marlene AbbottAugust 8, 20261 min read
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Texas Data Center Approvals Halted Amid Water and Tax Disclosure Audits
The state has paused new data center approvals to assess water use and tax incentives.
Marlene AbbottAugust 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.
Marlene AbbottAugust 3, 20261 min read
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Texas Cities Shine in Safety Rankings, Plano and Laredo Among the Best
A recent study ranks Plano as the second safest large city in the U.S.
Marlene AbbottJuly 31, 20262 min read
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Study Suggests Driverless Vehicles Could Reduce Dallas-Fort Worth Traffic Delays by 33%
A recent study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles may significantly alleviate traffic congestion in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Marlene AbbottJuly 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.
Marlene AbbottJuly 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.
Marlene AbbottJuly 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.
Briar AbbottJuly 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.
Marlene AbbottJuly 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.
Marlene AbbottJuly 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.
Marlene AbbottJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Metroplex Universities Discuss Implementation of New Law on Regents' Authority
University leaders in the Metroplex reported on Senate Bill 37's impact on education.
Marlene AbbottJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Allocates $300 Million for Flood Preparedness and Establishes Grid Security Commission | Aubrey
New Texas laws will enhance flood preparedness funding and establish a grid security initiative.
Briar AbbottJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Season 15 of 'King of the Hill' Features Richardson's Influence and Local Landmarks
The return of 'King of the Hill' highlights Richardson's role as Arlen's inspiration.
Marlene AbbottJuly 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.
Marlene AbbottJuly 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.
Briar AbbottJuly 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.
Marlene AbbottJuly 25, 20261 min read
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