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Governor Greg Abbott announced that Diode will not proceed with a proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake, citing failure to meet new state directives.
New Texas laws will enhance flood preparedness and create a commission for grid security.
Texas university leaders provided updates on the implementation of Senate Bill 37.
Texas utility regulators and ERCOT outlined steps meant to keep households from paying for the power infrastructure that new data centers require, responding to a directive from Governor Abbott.
Texas is giving colleges and technical schools more time to submit short-term training programs for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant, a move state officials say will widen access to career credentials across the state.
State utility regulators and the ERCOT grid operator have outlined steps to make data centers pay for the infrastructure they require, part of an effort officials say is aimed at keeping residential electric bills affordable.
Officials are warning about potential charity scams following recent flooding in Texas.
Richardson residents can take advantage of Texas' annual tax-free weekend for back-to-school items.
Texas awarded more than $114 million in housing tax credits to finance 70 affordable rental developments, expected to support over 4,400 units statewide.
Texas extended the deadline for flood-affected SNAP recipients to request replacement benefits through August 3.
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee on July 22, a panel that advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on services for infants and toddlers with developmental needs or risks.
The filming of 'Dutton Ranch' in North Texas highlights the impact of state incentives.
Gov. Greg Abbott said state and local agencies are coordinating debris removal, infrastructure repairs and recovery assistance. The governor’s office said about 490 homes have been identified as damaged, while personnel and specialized equi
Seven North Texas cities made the 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index of the nation's 100 largest cities, led by Plano at No. 12, the best showing in Texas. Frisco ranked 32nd, Dallas 43rd and Fort Worth 69th.
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that total nonfarm jobs rose to 14,469,600 in June, a gain of 43,400 positions during the month. Over the trailing 12 months, the state added 177,900 jobs and grew faster than the nation as a whole.
State senators said they will again pursue a ban on hemp-derived THC products in the 2027 legislative session, reviving a debate that stalled last year.
Governor Abbott says Saronic Technologies will build Port Alpha, billed as the nation's largest shipyard, at the Port of Brownsville with a $3.2 billion investment and 10,000 jobs.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows directed state agencies and universities to cut base budget requests by 3% for the 2028-29 biennium while shielding public education funding.
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 59 Texas counties and directed the State Emergency Operations Center to maintain 24-hour escalated operations as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten communities across the state.
Texas has been ranked fourth in CNBC's latest study on business competitiveness.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced three Statewide Preceptorship Program grants totaling $5.5 million to Texas medical societies, aimed at strengthening the primary care workforce in rural and underserved communities.
