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Texas THC Ban Remains in Effect as Judge Denies Emergency Motion
A federal judge's ruling keeps Texas' THC ban in place while a lawsuit is ongoing.
Coralie StroudAugust 11, 20261 min read
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Upcoming Vote in Texas City Focuses on Flock Safety Camera Program
Voters will decide in November whether to continue using automated license plate readers.
Quincy PenningtonAugust 12, 20261 min read
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Texas Incentives Support SpaceX's $16.8 Billion Chip Manufacturing Facility
SpaceX's new semiconductor plant in Grimes County will create 3,000 jobs and receive state funding.
Yara EsparzaAugust 10, 20261 min read
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Texas Senate Candidates Unveil Competing Affordability Plans Ahead of Election
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have presented their affordability proposals for Texas.
Quincy PenningtonAugust 9, 20261 min read
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Trump Criticizes Texas Data Center Approval Pause, Citing Economic Potential
President Trump argues that Texas's halt on data center approvals is misguided.
Yara EsparzaAugust 8, 20261 min read
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Texas Data Center Approvals Halted Amid Water and Tax Incentive Reviews
New regulations require audits of water use and tax incentives for data centers in Texas.
Coralie StroudAugust 5, 20261 min read
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Kay Granger, First Female Mayor of Fort Worth and Appropriations Chair, Passes Away
Kay Granger, a historic figure in Fort Worth politics, died at the age of 83.
Quincy PenningtonAugust 3, 20261 min read
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Texas Cities Shine in Safety Rankings, with Plano and Laredo in Top 10
A new study ranks Plano as the second safest large city in the U.S., with Laredo following at sixth.
Coralie StroudJuly 31, 20262 min read
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Texas Leads Nation in Driverless Vehicle Testing, Promising Traffic Relief
A new study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles could reduce traffic delays in Dallas-Fort Worth by 33%.
Coralie StroudJuly 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.
Hannah WhitfieldJuly 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.
Priya NairJuly 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.
Esme WhitlockJuly 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.
Gunter NewsroomJuly 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.
Gunter NewsroomJuly 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.
Maribel SandovalJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas University Leaders Discuss Implementation of New Law on Regents' Powers
Texas university officials reported to lawmakers on the implementation of Senate Bill 37.
Coralie StroudJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Texas Allocates $300 Million for Flood Preparedness and Establishes Grid Security Commission | Gunter
New laws in Texas will enhance flood preparedness and grid security through 2026.
Sasha ZimmerJuly 28, 20262 min read
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New Season of 'King of the Hill' Highlights Richardson's Influence
The latest season of 'King of the Hill' showcases Richardson's impact on the series.
Coralie StroudJuly 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.
Bree TanakaJuly 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 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.
Tessa EsparzaJuly 25, 20261 min read
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