State & Local

CPS Energy Launches Program to Change Texas Natural Gas

CPS Energy is teaming up with Seattle-based Modern Hydrogen on a pilot project that could reshape how San Antonio produces…

2 weeks ago

Crenshaw, Pfluger Want EPA Approval for Carbon Storage Wells

Texas Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R) and August Pfluger (R) have introduced a bill that forces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…

2 weeks ago

Paxton Scores win Against O'Rourke & Powered by People

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) over the weekend that his office secured a temporary restraining order against former Rep. Beto…

2 weeks ago

Texas Power Grid Facing Significant Surge in 2026

The Lone Star state is expected to become the epicenter of America’s energy demand boom as electricity usage is poised…

3 weeks ago

Texas Policy Research Opposes Bill Eliminating STAAR Test

As Republicans move to pass a bill that would eliminate the STAAR exam, organizations like Texas Policy Research are warning…

3 weeks ago

Crockett Praises Senator Cornyn as 'Bipartisan' Republican

During an interview on MSNBC, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) dismissed the Texas Republicans letter to the FBI calling for their…

3 weeks ago

Paxton Investigating O'Rourke's Group Over Democrat Exodus

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced this week that he has launched a formal investigation into Powered by People, the…

3 weeks ago

NRG Energy Secures $216M Texas Loan for New Houston Gas Power Units

NRG Energy has received a multimillion-dollar state loan to construct two natural gas units at its TH Wharton Power Plant…

3 weeks ago

Hunt Weighs Senate Run Bid, Posing Threat to Cornyn

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R), is reportedly weighing a bid for the U.S. Senate, which would pit him against both incumbent…

3 weeks ago

Governor Abbott Moves to Remove Gene Wu Over Quorum Break, Wu Responds

Governor Greg Abbott took legal action following the departure of House Democrats from the state in a high stakes battle…

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