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Industry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger
By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune August 24, 2026 For the first time in five years since Winter Storm Uri turned the electrical grid into a political albatross for Texas leaders, the state’s grid has again become a liability for politicians. Many residents don’t want data centers in their communities, fearing their massive energy, water…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
August 24, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.58/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 11.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 91.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The…
Read MoreWatch: Mark Cuban Says You Can’t Fix Healthcare Until Every Price Is Known
Aug 21, 2026 The ongoing debate over the U.S. health system shouldn’t be based on whether the government or the private sector is the dominant player, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban said this week. The bigger issue, he said, is whether the system’s participants are transparent about what they charge and what they pay. “I’m…
Read MoreAbortion could return to Supreme Court, this time with a focus on women’s health
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Stateline August 21, 2026 A federal court ruling out of Idaho has potential implications for exceptions in abortion bans nationwide and could eventually end up before the U.S. Supreme Court to decide. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ruled earlier this month that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides a…
Read MoreIn Laredo, Jon Rosenthal makes his first public pitch for a seat on Texas Railroad Commission
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune August 22, 2026 LAREDO — A group of high school students listened intently to state Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, as he explained underground carbon dioxide injection, data centers and how those issues relate to the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the state’s oil and gas industry. Near a…
Read MoreWinnsboro Livestock Market Report
Op-Ed: We did not change; Trump did
By Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene @FmrRepMTG · 3h I wonder if it was being called a traitor at his own rally yesterday that caused him to dictate his lies and insult laden attack on Tucker, Thomas, and I, while he flew back on the plane. It’s also the bad polling that I’m sure he’s…
Read MoreData centers want to be sustainable, panelists say. Transparency also in demand
By Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Report August 21, 2026 University of Texas at Arlington computer science and engineering assistant professor Mohammad Atiqul Islam has observed misinformation spread about data centers, particularly about how the supercomputer hubs work and their technology. That’s why he wants to see more transparency from those representing the data center industry,…
Read MoreNot Every Meniscus Tear Requires Surgery
By Jayesh Patel, MD A sudden twist on the basketball court, a hard tackle on the football field, or even a simple squat can lead to a meniscus tear. But not all meniscus injuries are the same, and understanding the difference can help guide the right treatment. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage…
Read MoreTEXAS LOTTERY AND HOUSTON TEXANS TEAM UP WITH NEW SCRATCH TICKET GAME FOR 2026 FOOTBALL SEASON
Players get a shot at instant cash prizes of up to $100,000 and legendary second-chance experiences; 18-year alliance has contributed $68.2 million to Texas public education AUSTIN — Kicking off the 2026 football season, the Texas Lottery and the Houston Texans have unveiled their latest co-branded scratch ticket game alongside another one-of-a-kind lineup of fan-focused promotional second-chance drawings. Entering its…
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