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Explosion of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid
As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand.
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1mTribCast: Could rural rage really swing a statewide election?
In this week's episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and economy reporter Paul Cobler. They discuss the anger in rural Texas over data centers and power lines, and ask Miller why he thinks it means Democrats could win a statewide race in November.
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3mInappropriate relationships should land Texas teachers in prison for 10 years, Gov. Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott wants teachers convicted of such misconduct with a student to face 10-year minimums in prison sentences with no parole.
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9mTexas cuts child care subsidy program. Here’s what that means.
Inflation and federal funding cuts have squeezed Texas’ child care subsidy, causing the Texas Workforce Commission to scale back the program.
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6mSurrogate asks Texas court to let her seek medical care on the baby she’s carrying, AG Paxton says
An Alaskan surrogate has traveled to Texas for legal protection after a California couple has refused treatment for a severe heart condition.
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7mFeds plan to sell three warehouses near El Paso it bought for migrant detention centers, Congress member says
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar said the government will put the warehouses on the market rather than convert them to house 8,000 immigrants for deportation.