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Kurv 710
Talarico’s Plan To Curb Data Centers Is Similar To Abbott’s
Democratic Senate candidate ​James Talarico is proposing a plan to deal with data centers that sounds like the one favored by Governor ​Greg Abbott. Talarico laid out his proposal on Wednesday at a press...
07/23/2026 Online
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My San Antonio
Daylight saving time bill puts Texas clock changes on notice
...Democrats. The left-leaning representatives voiced the most nays, accounting for 95 of the 117. In fact, ​Texas party representatives were split on this. U.S. Rep. Greg (D-Austin) voted to keep that dicey dial...
Zachary-Taylor Wright
07/23/2026 Online
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KEYE CBS 42 Austin
Emergency meeting in Kerrville extends Kerr County disaster declaration after flooding
...order, which was first signed by Judge Rob Kelly in the early morning hours of July 16. RELATED: Gov. ​Greg Abbott provides flood recovery update in Kerrville as cleanup begins Commissioners also approved extending...
Natali Castillo
07/23/2026 Online
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Columbus Banner Press
Flooding batters Hill County once again
...Residents were very aware of the possibility of what’s going to happen when that river floods." Gov. ​Greg Abbott signed a major disaster declaration seeking federal assistance for rebuilding efforts in 28...
07/23/2026 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
Texas’ longstanding "Robin Hood" school finance system will face a new legal challenge
Midland ISD will sue ​Texas officials over the state’s so-called Robin Hood funding system for public schools, a significant attempt at forcing ​lawmakers to revisit how they go about ensuring low-income...
Jaden Edison
07/23/2026 Online
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Texas Tribune
Texas crime rate continues to drop, with McAllen seeing its lowest levels in decades
...in Texas has been decreasing since 2023, according to Uniform Crime Reporting Data released by the ​Texas Department of Public Safety. In the last five years, crime in Texas peaked in 2022 — with a rate of...
Berenice Garcia
07/23/2026 Online
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Courier Of Montgomery County
Democrats try to harness data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
By MARC LEVY Assocated Press Updated Democratic candidate for ​Texas governor ​Gina Hinojosa, third from the left, listens to Stephen Sanders, right, during a roundtable discussion on data centers, Saturday,...
Marc Levy
07/23/2026 Online
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Graham Leader
Proposed EPA rule could weaken Texans’ voice on certain air permits used by data centers
The Stargate data center in Abilene on May 2, 2026. (Jon Shapley/The ​Texas Tribune) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to change its rules for permits issued to so-called minor air...
07/23/2026 Online
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Olney Enterprise
Graham Council Urged to Wait On Legislature for Data Center Rules
...proposed Project Saltworks data center campus, arguing that local officials should wait until the ​Texas Legislature adopts new regulations governing the rapidly expanding industry. The public turnout and...
07/23/2026 Online
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Katy Times
U.S. Congressman Nehls to offer paid internships at Fulshear office during the fall
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Fulshear district office of U.S. Congressman ​Troy Nehls is now accepting intern applications for our paid 2026 Fall Internship Program. Nehls represents House District 22 in the U.S....
07/23/2026 Online
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KRIV Fox (Houston)
Community meeting held in Houston's East End following deadly ICE shooting
...Neighborhood 64 and 88 hosted the information meeting. Elected officials, including State Senator ​Carol Alvarado, Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas, and Harris County District Attorney Sean...
Jillian Hartmann
07/22/2026 Online
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Advance News Journal
Drifting anti-immigrant buoys close Rio Grande bridges
...attempting to illegally cross the border through dangerous waterways," the spokesperson said. State Rep. ​Eddie Morales Jr., D-Eagle Pass, said on social media that personnel had already begun removing the adrift...
07/22/2026 Online
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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
Texas faith leaders condemn ICE-related deaths, demand end to "terror campaign" against migrants
...our borders, but enforcement must never come at the expense of human life," she said. Texas Rep. ​Vikki Goodwin , the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, attended the news conference, calling...
Ellie Ashby
07/22/2026 Online
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The Austin Independent
A Look at Media Coverage of Talarico and Black Voters Plus City Auditors Point Out Poor Performance by City Funded Nonprofits
...look in on the US Senate race here in Texas. That’s the one pitting Democrat State Representative ​James Talarico against Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton. Paxton defeated incumbent ​John Cornyn in the May...
Daryl Slusher
07/22/2026 Online
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KEYE CBS 42 Austin
Texas' Sid Miller, James Talarico back data center regulations as Texans issue
AUSTIN, ​Texas — As communities across Central ​Texas continue debating the growth and impact of data centers, two ​Texas politicians from opposite parties are calling for regulations, citing concerns about...
Jahmal Kennedy
07/22/2026 Online
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