Flood-Related Scams and Price Gouging
As communities across Texas continue to be affected by devastating flooding Texans need to stay vigilant against scams.
Key Differences Spared Texas Lives in Second Straight July Flood
Emergency responders say better tools and preparation also played life-saving roles after intense storms dropped heavy amounts of rain.
Foster Grandparent Program Recruits Volunteers
As part of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for people 55 and older.
Dangerous Flood Wave Moving Down Guadalupe River
Forecasters warn of a “large and deadly flood wave” on the Guadalupe River and place 14 counties under flash flood warnings.
Texas Investigates LinkedIn for Advertising Fake and Misleading Job Opportunities
LinkedIn has marketed its paid Premium subscription services to job seekers who have the expectation that the platform’s job listings represent legitimate, active hiring opportunities.
Mexico Relies Heavily on Texas Natural gas. U.S. Admin Could Slow That Relationship.
Despite efforts to boost domestic energy production, Mexico will continue to depend on Texas for natural gas, experts said, undermining its stated goals of energy independence.
Texas AG Secures Over $13 Million from Walmart
Investigations revealed that Walmart made false representations to drivers regarding their pay, including pre-tips selected by customers at checkout, base pay, and special incentive earnings opportunities.
A Year After Deadly Floods, Texas Lawmakers Haven’t Addressed Training for Emergency Coordinators
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
Texas Stock Exchange to Launch Trading on Monday
The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.
Texas Leaders are Asking Data Centers how Much Water They use. Most Aren’t Responding.
Data centers use water to cool their massive arrays of computer servers. A state agency sent out a survey to figure out how much, but less than a third of the companies responded.
Texas AG Announces Ongoing Investigation into Carnival Cruise Line
AG Paxton has previously issued a Civil Investigative Demand to the company to determine whether Carnival adequately safeguarded the personal information of Texas consumers.
New poll Shows Most Texans Oppose Data Centers
Opposition was most intense in rural counties. Texas is poised to be the No. 1 market for data centers in the U.S., with the most planned projects of any state.
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Block Beach Closures for SpaceX Launches
The state constitution preserves public access to Texas beaches, but it doesn't give private groups the right to sue to enforce that access, the court ruled.
Landmark $211M Tax-Break Deal Could Surpass SpaceX Agreement in South Texas
Following SpaceX’s arrival in 2014, another large technology company is eyeing South Texas, once known as the poorest area in Texas.
USDA has new Partners in the Fight Against Screwworm
The USDA awarded a combined $105 million to 40 different projects aimed at stopping the spread of New World Screwworm.
Data Centers Seek to Tap Texas’ Energy Grid
The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Thursday will weigh and vote on ERCOT’s proposal to streamline the power approval process for data centers.
AG Paxton Blocked from Suing Democratic Donor Platform ActBlue
Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue in late April, claiming the platform allows improper donations from people outside the United States and those who have already hit the mandated donor limits.
Texas Agency to Set Rules for Using Treated Fracking Wastewater on Farmland
The state’s environmental regulator will hold a public hearing June 15 on its proposed rules for how the toxic wastewater can be reused.
Abbott Recommends Sweeping Data Center Regulation
The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.
How Bad will the Drought be in South Texas?
As of Monday, nearly 50% of the state was experiencing some level of drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.