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Mayor Highlights Privacy Concerns Amid Support for Flock Cameras in Upcoming Vote

League City will ask voters about the future of Flock Safety's license plate cameras.

Tobias IversonAugust 12, 20261 min read

Texas THC Ban Remains in Effect as Judge Denies Emergency Motion

A federal judge's ruling keeps Texas' THC ban active amid ongoing legal challenges.

Quincy DoyleAugust 11, 20261 min read

Texas Offers $30 Million Incentive for SpaceX's New Chip Manufacturing Plant

SpaceX's upcoming semiconductor facility in Grimes County will receive significant state support.

Reese PruettAugust 10, 20261 min read

Texas Senate Candidates Unveil Competing Affordability Plans Ahead of Election

Ken Paxton and James Talarico have introduced their affordability proposals for voters.

Tobias IversonAugust 9, 20261 min read

Texas Data Center Approval Pause Cited for Lack of Industry Information

Governor Abbott's pause on data center approvals follows insufficient data from the industry.

Quincy DoyleAugust 8, 20261 min read

Texas Governor Halts New Data Center Connections Amid Audit Requirements

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a pause on new data center connections to the Texas grid.

Quincy DoyleAugust 5, 20261 min read

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.

Tobias IversonAugust 3, 20261 min read

Texas Cities Shine in Safety Rankings, Plano Takes Second Place

A recent study ranks Plano as the second safest large city in the U.S., with Laredo also in the top 10.

Quincy DoyleJuly 31, 20262 min read

Study Shows Driverless Cars Could Reduce Traffic Delays by Up to 33% in Texas

A recent study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles may significantly decrease traffic congestion in Texas.

Quincy DoyleJuly 30, 20263 min read

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.

Pierce QuillJuly 30, 20261 min read

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.

Dana TrappJuly 29, 20261 min read

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.

Knox AbbottJuly 29, 20261 min read

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.

Denison NewsroomJuly 28, 20262 min read

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.

Denison NewsroomJuly 28, 20262 min read

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.

Nadia HassanJuly 28, 20262 min read

Governor-Appointed Regents Discuss Expanded Authority Over Texas Universities

Texas university leaders addressed lawmakers regarding the implementation of Senate Bill 37.

Quincy DoyleJuly 28, 20262 min read

Texas Division of Emergency Management to Oversee New Flood and Grid Security Initiatives

New Texas laws will allocate $300 million for flood preparedness and establish a grid security commission.

Briar IversonJuly 28, 20262 min read

'King of the Hill' Co-Creator Mike Judge Highlights Richardson's Influence

The return of 'King of the Hill' on Hulu showcases Richardson's impact on the show.

Quincy DoyleJuly 27, 20261 min read

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.

Vera FennJuly 26, 20262 min read

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.

Lena StroudJuly 25, 20261 min read

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.

Savannah ReedJuly 25, 20261 min read

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Mayor Highlights Privacy Concerns Amid Support for Flock Cameras in Upcoming Vote

Texas THC Ban Remains in Effect as Judge Denies Emergency Motion

Texas Offers $30 Million Incentive for SpaceX's New Chip Manufacturing Plant

Texas Senate Candidates Unveil Competing Affordability Plans Ahead of Election

Texas Data Center Approval Pause Cited for Lack of Industry Information

Texas Governor Halts New Data Center Connections Amid Audit Requirements

Kay Granger, Fort Worth's First Female Mayor, Passes Away at 83

Texas Cities Shine in Safety Rankings, Plano Takes Second Place

Study Shows Driverless Cars Could Reduce Traffic Delays by Up to 33% in Texas

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

Abbott Reappoints All Ten Texas Business Court Judges to New Two-Year Terms

Texas Awards $5.8 Million in Grants to Train Emergency and Trauma Care Doctors and Nurses

Texas Agencies Implement New Rules for Data Center Power Costs

Texas Secures Injunction Against Discord Over Child Safety Measures

Diode Withdraws Texas Data Center Plan Following Governor’s New Standards

Governor-Appointed Regents Discuss Expanded Authority Over Texas Universities

Texas Division of Emergency Management to Oversee New Flood and Grid Security Initiatives

'King of the Hill' Co-Creator Mike Judge Highlights Richardson's Influence

Texas Regulators Move to Shield Home Electric Bills From Data Center Growth

Texas Extends Application Window for Workforce Pell Grant Training Programs

Texas Regulators Move to Keep Data Center Growth From Raising Home Electric Bills

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