Corpus Christi City Council rejects $60,000 community gift to benefit water desalination plant

South Texas builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue

Republican business leaders said immigration raids on the Latino community would be top of mind at the ballot box in the midterm elections.

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.

“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.

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency hasn’t started helping local governments or individuals, while philanthropic response lags compared to last year’s flood.

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.