Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 In the span of a couple years, hundreds of massive electricity- and water-hungry data centers have proposed construction in Texas — a veritable gold rush for those capitalizing on the sudden demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. There are at least 248 data center projects planned across…
Read MoreWhat Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens
By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 This story is part of a reporting fellowship sponsored by the Association of Health Care Journalists and supported by The Commonwealth Fund. TOKYO — In Shibuya, home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations and shopping destinations, seniors can choose a monitoring service and the city…
Read MoreTexas A&M System Home to Nation’s Fastest University Supercomputer
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System’s new VISION supercomputer is the most powerful university supercomputer in the United States, according to the June 2026 TOP500 list, which ranks VISION No. 66 among the world’s fastest computing systems. “We did not fund VISION for bragging rights. We funded it because Texas needs answers…
Read MoreThis Texas teacher sent 3 students to Nationals. Can you help her do it again?
The Teachers Behind Texas History Welcome to week 3 of 10. For this week’s Texas educator spotlight, meet Kristen Shaver Kristen sent 3 students to Nationals for the first time ever. Help her do it again by donating today. Your donation provides immediate support for teachers to participate in Texas History Day and National History…
Read MoreAgriLife Extension takes screwworm education directly to Texas communities
Meetings paired with online tools give Texans access to up-to-date screwworm guidance – by Kay Ledbetter The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host multiple events across the state throughout June to provide New World screwworm education. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host multiple events across the state throughout June to provide New World screwworm education.…
Read MoreMid-Year Business Tune-Up: Steps to Finish Strong in 2026
As we move into the second half of 2026, many business owners find themselves caught between reflection and momentum. Mid-year is more than a calendar checkpoint. It’s a strategic opportunity to revisit goals, assess performance, and set a stronger course for the remainder of the year. “The middle of the year is like halftime in…
Read MoreSeven Summer Safety Solutions to Protect You from the Texas Heat
June 24, 2026 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – A Texas June marks the beginning of increased temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks presents seven tips to help park visitors beat the heat and enjoy the beauty that Texas offers. In 2025, 169 heat-related incidents were…
Read MoreTexas must pay millions to fix errors in Bluebonnet school materials, contract shows
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 The Texas Education Agency must spend up to $8.4 million in taxpayer money to correct thousands of errors in learning materials that drew national scrutiny for their inclusion of Bible stories. That funding will pay for printing and shipping new materials as well as disposing of…
Read MoreTensions with landowners rise as a raft of gas pipelines push through Texas properties
By Brandon Mulder, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2026 Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute. In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice in the mail that would shape the next four years of their lives. Their nearly 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County — featuring everything…
Read MoreThere’s still time to enroll for Summer classes
June 24, 2026 Students still have time to register for NTCC’s Summer II five-week term, which begins July 13. A variety of face-to-face and online classes remain available, offering flexible options for students looking to earn credits this summer. Click here to view the schedule. Courses are available in many of NTCC’s most popular academic…
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