Texas Data Center Audit to Examine Ownership and Incentives Alongside Power Needs
Texas regulators will audit data centers for electricity demand and tax incentives.
Opal CarringtonAugust 5, 20261 min read
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Former Fort Worth Mayor and Congresswoman Kay Granger Passes Away at 83
Kay Granger, a pioneering political figure in Fort Worth, died at the age of 83.
Pierce HalloranAugust 3, 20261 min read
Texas Cities Shine in Safety Rankings, with Plano and Laredo in Top 10 | Celina
A recent study ranks Plano as the second safest big city in the U.S., with Laredo following closely.
Opal CarringtonJuly 31, 20262 min read
Study Suggests Driverless Vehicles Could Reduce Traffic in Dallas-Fort Worth by a Third
A recent study indicates that fully autonomous vehicles might decrease traffic delays in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by up to 33 percent.
Opal CarringtonJuly 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.
Opal CarringtonJuly 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.
Opal CarringtonJuly 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.
Tessa LindgrenJuly 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.
Opal CarringtonJuly 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.
Opal CarringtonJuly 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.
Opal CarringtonJuly 28, 20262 min read
Texas Law Alters University Governance, Impacting Local Education Landscape
Texas universities are adapting to a new law that expands regents' oversight of curricula.
Opal CarringtonJuly 28, 20262 min read
Texas Allocates $300 Million for Flood Preparedness and Establishes Grid Security Commission
New Texas laws will enhance flood preparedness and create a commission for grid security.
Tessa LindgrenJuly 28, 20262 min read
New Season of 'King of the Hill' Features Local University and North Texas Landmarks
The 15th season of 'King of the Hill' includes references to Richardson's UTD.
Opal CarringtonJuly 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.
Opal CarringtonJuly 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.
Tessa LindgrenJuly 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.
Opal CarringtonJuly 25, 20261 min read
Officials Caution Donors in Metroplex About Charity Scams After Flooding
Residents are advised to verify charities before donating to flood relief efforts.
Tessa LindgrenJuly 24, 20261 min read
Metroplex Tax-Free Weekend Set for August 7-9: Save on Back-to-School Essentials
The annual Texas tax-free weekend allows shoppers to save on school items.
Opal CarringtonJuly 24, 20261 min read
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.
Opal CarringtonJuly 24, 20261 min read
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.
Tessa LindgrenJuly 23, 20261 min read
Texas Appoints Advisers for Early Childhood Intervention Services
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee on July 22, a panel that advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on services for infants and toddlers with developmental needs or risks.
Opal CarringtonJuly 22, 20261 min read