5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (812+ words) When the speaker of the Texas House recently outlined his priorities for the next legislative session, he mentioned tax relief, the development of data centers and a notion that sent many eyebrows skyward. Dustin Burrows, a Republican from Lubbock, directed…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (282+ words) STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. - The debate over a proposed Buc'ee's in Stafford County is back in the spotlight Wednesday as the county planning commission holds a public hearing on the massive project that has sparked heated controversy. Stafford County holds a…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago  (450+ words) Texas lawmakers plan to study the possibility of annexing a chunk of its western neighbor. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows this month directed a state legislative committee to explore the legal and economic implications of adding one or more New…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (80+ words) Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the booming tech industry with the reality of finite resources. The House State Affairs Committee met to study how the massive growth of data centers is impacting our quality of life....

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (223+ words) Texas lawmakers are exploring new regulations for data centers While data centers bring jobs and tax revenue, they are also sparking major controversy in places like San Marcos AUSTIN, Texas - Texas lawmakers are looking for a way to balance the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1094+ words) In the wake of 2021's'devastating winter freeze, CPS Energy accused energy suppliers in 17 lawsuits of price gouging when temperatures plunged below freezing and residents were left without power for days. The San Antonio utility dropped or settled all but two…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (601+ words) AUSTIN (Nexstar) " "We're gonna say data center a lot during this interim," Texas House State Affairs Chairman Ken King, R-Canadian, said to open Thursday's meeting. For five hours, the committee heard all about data centers " and the energy needed to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (238+ words) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved new proof-of-residency requirements for anyone buying a recreational hunting or fishing license in the state. The changes, aimed at preventing fraud and ensuring that only eligible residents receive lower-priced licenses and benefits,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (35+ words) Yahoo Starting April 1, retailers are required to put limits on which foods are purchased using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, in Texas....

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (409+ words) Is Texas angling to annex southern New Mexico counties? Is secession even allowed by New Mexico's constitution? A recent announcement by a top Texas lawmaker has some scratching their heads about the possibility of New Mexico's border counties becoming part…...