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A new generation of industries emerges in Texas as feds push to mine more rare minerals
The U.S. doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips or military technology. Companies are rushing to open new mines in Texas.
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9mMore than a dozen Texas school districts close to triggering state takeover law in 2027
These school districts had a school fail state academic A-F ratings for a fourth consecutive year in 2026.
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9mTexas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
Starting Sept. 1, the Trump administration will withhold about $9.8 billion in extra funding that helps hospitals cover the difference between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of services.
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4mTwo UT System institutions experience leadership changes as new semester begins
UT Arlington’s Jennifer Cowley is returning to faculty. Meanwhile, MD Anderson’s Peter Pisters is retiring after 32 years with the cancer center.
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5mTexas mobilizes flood response ahead of expected tropical storm
A tropical depression in the Gulf is forecast to become Tropical Storm Edouard by Tuesday and is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to southeast Texas.
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7mSpaceX to fund up to $220M in Brownsville water projects in exchange for land
The city agreed to deannex roughly 445 acres near the Port of Brownsville at SpaceX’s request in exchange for funding for water and wastewater projects.