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Texas Issues 752 Drilling Permits as Energy Demand and Exports Surge

The Railroad Commission of Texas issued 752 original drilling permits in April 2026, underscoring strength in the state's oil and…

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Texas Business Leaders Praise BlackRock's $30M Workforce Investment

The Texas Association of Business (TAB) praised BlackRock for launching a $30 million workforce investment initiative aimed at expanding skilled…

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August Pfluger Tours Permian Basin Energy Site as GOP Pushes 'Energy Dominance' Agenda

U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum this week for a tour of Diamondback…

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John Cornyn Holds Narrow Lead Over Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

A new statewide survey released by Peak Insights shows U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) maintaining a slim advantage over Texas…

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Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port Begins Construction

Sentinel Midstream LLC announced that construction has officially commenced on the Texas GulfLink deepwater crude oil export terminal, a major…

2 months ago

Ken Paxton Secures Closure of Property Linked to Illicit Massage Business

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that a court has ordered the closure of a commercial property in Austin…

2 months ago

Texas Man Charged After Shooting Near JD Vance's Motorcade in D.C.

A Midland, Texas, man is facing multiple federal charges after authorities say he opened fire near the National Mall in…

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Joaquin Castro Calls for Transparency on Israel's Nuclear Capabilities

U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (D), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, is leading…

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BlackRock Launches $30 Million Initiative to Train Texas Electricians

BlackRock announced a $30 million philanthropic investment in Texas aimed at expanding the state's skilled trades workforce, with a focus…

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Greg Abbott Celebrates Opening of The Pin Oak Power Plant

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced the opening of the Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant, a new energy facility…

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