West Texas has become a popular site for data center projects, but residents and city governments alike have questions they want answered before these proposals get approved. According to Lubbock's city manager, the development of one of these facilities in Lubbock will require collaboration and transparency.
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While the court did not strike down the provision entirely, Justice Elena Kagan said Wednesday’s ruling made Section 2 of the VRA “all but a dead letter.”
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Texas is in the process of planning for the future of its state hospitals. Some advocates and families said Texas needs to improve capacity and access as demand for services grows.
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The Texas hemp industry is asking a judge to suspend some of the state's new rules while businesses challenge the regulations in court.
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The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.
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