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LONESTAR — 8.17.2026 —Data Center Boom Benefits El Paso—Voter's With Disabilities Face Setback— and More...

El Paso's Data Center Buildout Brings Trades Jobs, School Funding EL PASO — A string of workforce announcements and community…

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Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open…

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Texas Children's is Doubling Its Austin NICU With $39M Expansion

Texas Children's in Austin is investing $39 million to double its neonatal intensive care capacity, adding 17 rooms to meet…

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Texas Voters with Disabilities Just Got Hit With a Major Setback

A federal appeals court has revived key parts of Texas' controversial SB 1 voting law, bringing back restrictions that disability…

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Texas is Helping U.S. Break Record for Natural Gas Production in 2026

U.S. marketed natural gas production is expected to reach a record 122.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2026, with…

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John Cornyn Backs Bill to Speed Up Federal Energy Permitting

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) is backing legislation aimed at streamlining federal permitting for energy and mineral infrastructure projects, arguing…

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ICE Drops Plans for Massive Socorro Detention Site

This week, Representative Veronica Escobar (D-TX) announced the closure of a three-warehouse complex that would have been used as detention…

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The ICE-ification of Texas Police Departments

Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Greg Casar (D-TX) are calling to end partnerships between immigration enforcement agencies and local law…

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LONESTAR — 8.14.2026 —Texas Workers Aren't Fazed by Toyota's AI Tech —Thousands Pounds of Pollutants Released— and More...

Toyota Puts AI to Work Without Sacrificing Jobs for Texans Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) visited Toyota’s Motor Manufacturing facility…

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Vicente Gonzalez Announces $3.7 Million for South Texas Transit Projects

Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced more than $3.7 million in state and federal funding for public transportation agencies across the…

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