Texans have raised concerns about new data centers moving into their neighborhoods, citing worries over water scarcity and electricity demand. After Democrats were elected into a majority of state leadership positions, they now face questions about how to reel in the industry.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy points blame toward contractor in explaining Friday's nation-wide aviation ground stop.
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NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Blue Ridge Public Radio's Gerard Albert III about his new podcast A Man-Made Disaster.
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The U.S. has lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, according to researchers with direct knowledge of the deliberations at the Pan American Health Organization.
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The company's spacecraft returned to its Texas launchpad in dramatic fashion — by carefully lowering itself until two metal arms attached to the launch tower could secure it.
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Rep. Senfronia Thompson, or "Ms. T," says a majority of House members have pledged to support her.
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Texas' governor-elect has pledged to replace the state's top public education official when she takes office in January. Here's why.
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A blue-leaning Texas House of Representatives could pass legislation that takes aim at the state's bans on abortion, but would likely meet strong resistance from a Republican-controlled Senate.
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James Talarico wins Texas' U.S. Senate race, while Gov. Greg Abbott concedes to Gina Hinojosa. Here's where other statewide races stand.
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Writing laws to restrict DEI on campuses was just the start. Now as Texas Tech chancellor, Brandon Creighton wants to push the limits on what professors teach.
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The investigation continues into the shootings that left four dead and at least 15 wounded.







