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Texas Grid Meets Record Power Demand as Clean Energy Gains Ground

Texas' electricity grid weathered a record-breaking summer as renewable energy supplied a growing share of power, according to a new…

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Report Questions Texas Compliance with Abbott's Data Center Permit Pause

A new review by FracTracker Alliance and Public Citizens found that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality continued processing permits…

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Texas Port Railway Lands $30 Million Federal Grant for Expansion

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $30 million to the Texas City Terminal Railway Company to improve rail infrastructure…

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East Texas Lithium Project Targets 70,000 Tons a Year as Study Projects $5.9 Billion Value

Standard Lithium and Equinor have filed a preliminary economic assessment for their Franklin lithium project in East Texas, outlining a…

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Gina Hinojosa Holds Solo Debate Outside Abbott's Governor's Mansion

Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa held a one-sided debate outside the Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin on Thursday, challenging Republican Gov.…

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Texas Democrats Demand ICE Accountability on Agent Shootings

Representative Sylvia Garcia (D) joined Democratic members of Congress in Austin on Thursday for a field hearing examining shootings involving…

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Texas Attorney General Sends 156 Texas Data Centers Letters Over Water Use

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has sent letters to 156 data center developments across the state demanding accurate, up-to-date…

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LONESTAR — 10.16.2026 —Paxton Says Abbott is 'Struggling'—Affordability Remains Top Concern— and More...

Ken Paxton Says Greg Abbott’s Reelection Campaign is ‘Struggling’ in Recent Audio Leak Republican Senate nominee and Attorney General Ken…

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Entergy Texas Brings 1,215 MW Power Plant Online

Entergy Texas has placed its Orange County Advanced Power Station into service, adding 1,215 megawatts of generating capacity as electricity…

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Ken Paxton Sues Gerber, Nestle Over Alleged Toxic Metals in Baby Food

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has sued Gerber Products Company and Nestle USA, alleging the companies misled parents about…

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