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150-MW Texas Solar Project Receives ERCOT Approval

Three W Solar near Hillsboro has reached substantial completion and received ERCOT approval to connect to the Texas grid, marking…

2 weeks ago

Lizzie Fletcher Demands Answers Over EPA Houston Lab Shutdown

Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D) is seeking a public meeting and answers from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin regarding the halt in…

2 weeks ago

Texas Records More Than 8,100 School Book Bans in 2025-26

PEN America reported Monday that Texas recorded more than 8,100 public book bans during the 2025-2026 school year, the highest…

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Christian Menefee's Office Closes More Than 500 Constituent Cases Since Taking Office

Representative Christian Menefee (D) announced that his congressional casework team has closed more than 500 constituent cases during his first…

2 weeks ago

LONESTAR — 10.5.2026 —Ken Paxton Leaked Audio Sparks Questions—Tris Pharma Pays $7.5M Settlement— and More...

Ken Paxton Leaked Audio Raises Questions About Trump’s Midterm Election Role Republican Senate nominee and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX)…

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Vicente Gonzalez Announces $6 Million for Nursing Training Facility

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced $6 million in federal funding for a new nursing training facility in Kingsville, Texas, that…

3 weeks ago

Ken Paxton Secures $7.5M Settlement With Tris Pharma Over ADHD Drug Claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $7.5 million settlement with Tris Pharma over allegations that the company misrepresented the…

3 weeks ago

Oklo Reactor Reaches Criticality at Lockhart, Texas Site

Oklo's Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Lockhart has reached criticality, becoming the fifth DOE-authorized reactor to reach the milestone and…

3 weeks ago

LONESTAR — 10.2.2026 —Jasmine Crockett Blasted for Not Endorsing James Talarico—Texas Power Project Backed by South Korea, U.S. Agreement— and More...

Susan Wild Slams Jasmine Crockett Over Midterm Endorsements A former member of Congress gave Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) this week…

3 weeks ago

South Korea, U.S. Unveil $22.3 Billion Texas Power Project for AI Data Centers

South Korea and the United States have selected a $22.3 billion natural gas power project in South Texas as the…

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