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Voters to Weigh in on Flock Safety Cameras in Upcoming Ballot Measure
A Texas city will ask voters whether to continue using Flock's automated license plate readers.
Gwen AbbottAugust 12, 20261 min read
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Texas Freezes Data Center Approvals Amid Power Grid Review, Impacting Local Projects
Texas has paused new data center approvals as state agencies assess their impact on the power grid.
Xenia YoderSeptember 1, 20261 min read
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Texas THC Ban Remains in Effect as Lawsuit Proceeds
A federal judge has upheld Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products amid ongoing litigation.
Xenia YoderAugust 11, 20261 min read
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SpaceX Plans Massive $16.8 Billion Chip Manufacturing Facility in Texas
SpaceX is set to construct a semiconductor plant in Grimes County, creating 3,000 jobs.
Zane WhitlockAugust 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 plans for Texas voters.
Gwen AbbottAugust 9, 20261 min read
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Trump Criticizes Texas Data Center Approval Halt, Citing Economic Potential
President Trump argues that Texas's pause on data center approvals is misguided.
Zane WhitlockAugust 8, 20261 min read
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Texas Governor Halts New Data Center Connections Amid Audit Requirements
Governor Abbott has ordered a pause on new data center projects connecting to the ERCOT grid.
Xenia YoderAugust 5, 20261 min read
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Kay Granger, Trailblazer in North Texas Politics, Passes Away at 83
Kay Granger, a pioneering political figure in Fort Worth, died at the age of 83.
Xenia YoderAugust 3, 20261 min read
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Texas Cities land at both ends in Safety Rankings, Plano Second Overall | Prosper
A new study ranks Plano as the second safest large city in the U.S., with Laredo also in the top 10.
Xenia YoderJuly 31, 20262 min read
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SMU Study Suggests Driverless Cars Could Reduce Traffic Delays in North Texas
A recent study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles could decrease traffic congestion in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by up to 33 percent.
Xenia YoderJuly 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.
Xenia YoderJuly 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.
Xenia YoderJuly 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.
Opal FieldsJuly 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.
Xenia YoderJuly 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.
Xenia YoderJuly 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.
Xenia YoderJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Universities Update Lawmakers on Expanded Authority of Regents
University leaders in Texas discussed the implications of Senate Bill 37 with lawmakers.
Xenia YoderJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Allocates $300 Million for Flood Preparedness and Establishes Grid Security Commission | Prosper
New Texas laws will enhance flood preparedness and create a commission for grid security.
Opal FieldsJuly 28, 20262 min read
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'King of the Hill' Season 15 Features Richardson's Influence and Local Landmarks | Prosper
The latest season of 'King of the Hill' highlights Richardson as the inspiration for Arlen.
Xenia YoderJuly 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.
Xenia YoderJuly 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.
Opal FieldsJuly 25, 20261 min read
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