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By Jim “Pappy” Moore Back in the 1990s I had a big case that involved the Canadian subsidiary of a U.S. concern. It took me to Toronto many times to meet with opposing counsel and our associate counsel to discuss and negotiate various legal and factual matters. The opposing lawyer was a woman named Connie…

By Berenice Garcia and The Waco Bridge, The Texas Tribune February 13, 2026 This article was co-reported with The Waco Bridge, a new local newsroom serving the Waco-area. Sign up for the Waco Bridge’s newsletter here. From Amarillo to Waco, College Station to Harlingen, Texans are raising concerns over the proliferation of data centers —…

By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune February 10, 2026 After hours of testimony from dozens of residents, Hood County commissioners voted down a proposed temporary pause on new industrial development, including data centers, after a letter from a state senator threatened legal action saying the county did not have the power to issue moratoriums. The…

February 9, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.44/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 8.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 22.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…