“Where are all the volunteers?” Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources

“A deal with the devil”: Religion motivates data center opponents in Texas

Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse, others see an opportunity to advocate for environmental stewardship.

Energy agencies want more authority over Texas data centers

The request comes after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Electric Reliability Council of Texas to further regulate data centers’ use of the power grid.

Community colleges brace for local cuts after Texas funding shortchanges them millions

Hiring and spending will be impacted, college administrators say. The performance-based model is proving unpredictable in its early years.

Texas imports of Venezuelan oil soar as war chokes off Middle East supply

Gulf Coast refineries are welcoming the surge from Venezuela during the prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure that’s virtually halted imports from Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

Censorship or accountability? Impact of law prompting Texas’ scrutiny of universities detailed

Students and professors shared how SB 37 led to academic censorship at their campuses.