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Matrix Renewables Breaks Ground on $750 Million Solar Project

Matrix Renewables and EPC Contractor SOLV Energy have officially begun construction on the Tormes Solar Project, a major utility-scale solar…

3 weeks ago

Greg Abbott Announces $1.8 Million in JET Grants for Coastal Bend Schools

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced that six schools in the Texas Coastal Bend region will receive more than $1.8…

3 weeks ago

Texas Oil Production Surges as Wayne Christian Highlights Drilling, Job Growth

Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian is celebrating renewed momentum in the state's oil and gas industry after new data showed…

3 weeks ago

OCI Energy, CPS Energy Break Ground on San Antonio Battery Storage Project

OCI Energy and CPS Energy officially broke ground on the Alamo City Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in southeastern Bexar…

1 month ago

Vicente Gonzalez Targets Expedia, Airbnb, and More Companies on Consumer Issues

U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) sent a letter to the CEOs of Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, Priceline, and Tripadvisor demanding answers…

1 month ago

August Pfluger Pushes for Landowner Voice in Transmission Line Decisions

Congressman August Pfluger (R) voiced his support for protecting landowner input in transmission line development during a House Energy Subcommittee…

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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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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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