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Texas Data Center Approval Pause Sparks Debate Over Disclosure Figures
President Trump criticized Texas for pausing data center approvals amid disclosure issues.
Gwen LindgrenAugust 8, 20261 min read
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Texas Halts Data Center Approvals, Scrutinizes Water Use and Tax Incentives
Texas has paused new data center approvals while regulators assess water use and other factors.
Gwen LindgrenAugust 5, 20261 min read
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Kay Granger, Pioneering Texas Politician, Passes Away at 83
Kay Granger, the first female mayor of Fort Worth and a long-serving Congresswoman, has died.
Gwen LindgrenAugust 3, 20261 min read
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SmartAsset Study Ranks Plano as Second Safest Major City in the U.S.
A recent study by SmartAsset places Plano as the second safest large city in America.
Gwen LindgrenJuly 31, 20262 min read
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Study Suggests Driverless Vehicles Could Reduce Dallas-Fort Worth Traffic by 33%
Research indicates that autonomous vehicles may significantly ease traffic congestion in the region.
Gwen LindgrenJuly 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.
Gwen LindgrenJuly 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 LindgrenJuly 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.
Arlen IversonJuly 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 LindgrenJuly 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 LindgrenJuly 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 LindgrenJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Law Expands Regents' Authority Over Universities: 37 New Regulations Reviewed
Texas university leaders reported to lawmakers on the implementation of Senate Bill 37.
Gwen LindgrenJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Allocates $300 Million for Flood Preparedness and Grid Security Initiatives
New Texas laws will direct $300 million toward flood preparedness and grid security.
Arlen IversonJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Hulu's 'King of the Hill' Season 15 Highlights Richardson's Influence
The latest season of 'King of the Hill' features elements inspired by Richardson.
Gwen LindgrenJuly 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 LindgrenJuly 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.
Arlen IversonJuly 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 LindgrenJuly 25, 20261 min read
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Texas Attorney General Issues Alert Amid Flooding: 800 Complaints Filed
Officials are warning Melissa residents to be vigilant against charity scams after flooding.
Arlen IversonJuly 24, 20261 min read
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Save Up to 8.25% During Texas Tax-Free Weekend from August 7-9, 2026
Texas' annual tax-free weekend allows shoppers to save on back-to-school items.
Gwen LindgrenJuly 24, 20261 min read
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Texas Awards Over $114 Million in Housing Tax Credits for Affordable Rentals
Texas awarded more than $114 million in housing tax credits to finance 70 affordable rental developments, expected to support over 4,400 units statewide.
Gwen LindgrenJuly 24, 20261 min read
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Texas Extends SNAP Replacement Deadline for Flood-Affected Residents
Texas extended the deadline for flood-affected SNAP recipients to request replacement benefits through August 3.
Arlen IversonJuly 23, 20261 min read