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East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash
Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project
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9mTexas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility
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6mTCU chancellor resigns after less than two years at helm
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4mWest Texas DA opens forgery investigation into disputed transgender mailers
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7mFeds charge Fort Bend County official with theft of government money
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