By Samanta Habashy, The Texas Tribune August 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday pledged to ban Chinese technology from U.S. data centers and hold companies criminally liable if their data centers power AI chatbots that endanger children if elected to the Senate. His data center platform stakes out his position on what…

SHREVEPORT, La. (Aug. 24, 2026) –  For 100 years, Arsenal Hill Power Plant has stood as a symbol of progress, powering homes, businesses and industries while supporting generations of growth and development across northwest Louisiana and beyond.   SWEPCO recently marked 100 years of power generation at its historic Arsenal Hill Power Plant. To celebrate…

Dallas County – On August 22, 2026, at approximately 11:42 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Highway Patrol (HP) responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on Interstate Highway (IH) 30 eastbound service road near Farm-to-Market (FM) 513.   A preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was riding an electric bicycle on the…

Sept. 10 Tent Series returns with new commissions by Keliy Anderson-Staley, Preston Gaines, and Dario Robleto; Oct. 22 Platform presents Sharmistha Ray’s Entangled Portals at Fondren Library. Keliy Anderson-Staley, Preston Gaines, Sharmistha Ray, and Dario Robleto. Images courtesy of the artists. Photos under photographers’ copyright. HOUSTON, TX (August 24, 2026)—The Moody Center for the Arts…

Austin — Five outstanding Texas public school leaders have been selected as state finalists for the 2026 Superintendent of the Year award, the Texas Association of School Boards’ annual recognition of exemplary leadership in public education. The finalists represent school districts from across Texas and bring distinct experiences and approaches to leading their students, staff, and communities.…

Top destinations include Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Rome, Vancouver, and London As summer comes to an end, many travelers are taking advantage of the last long holiday weekend of the season. AAA booking data shows Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York are the top domestic destinations, while Rome, Vancouver, London, Dublin, and Paris top the international list. This is…

AgriLife Extension event to highlight winter hay feeding, supplementation strategies August 20, 2026 – by Sarah Fuller The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a free virtual educational program on livestock winter feeding and supplementation considerations on Sept. 8 from 6-7 p.m. as part of the 2026 “Ag in the Evening” Zoom lecture series. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension…

By Bryan Golden      The largest brick building is constructed one brick at a time.  A long journey by foot is completed one step at a time.  A home is built one board at a time.  The most monumental accomplishments are achieved through a series of small, manageable steps. Any goal is achieved by taking…

Español When you insure your home or rented apartment, you get a river of information in writing—including the Consumer Bill of Rights. Too much to read? Let’s make it easier. In Texas, you have the right to: Call TDI to learn about your rights or to check a company’s license status, its financial condition, and…