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Major data center company backs Abbott's audit as Texas pauses new grid connections
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that QTS Data Centers has committed to meeting Texas' new regulatory standards for data center projects, following his directive for a comprehensive audit of the...
Violence intervention groups push for city funding as federal help grows inconsistent
Community violence intervention groups are among those becoming increasingly impacted by inconsistent federal funding, and Austin is no exception. Source link
Texas' depth with be tested by tough 2026 schedule, Sarkisian says
Texas enters the 2026 season with the nation's third-toughest schedule, making roster depth one of Steve Sarkisian's top priorities heading into the fall. Source link
Austin voters to decide on libraries, parks bond package in November
On Thursday, Austin City Council voted to include a $295 million general obligation bond on the upcoming ballot. Source link
A Senate Panel Has Voted to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress. What Happens Next?
On Thursday, the Republican-led committee voted 8-7 along party lines to advance the contempt resolution.Here’s what to know about what that vote means, and what might come next for...
NOAA updates 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
NOAA has lowered its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to between seven and 13 named storms, citing El Niño as a primary factor in the expected below-average activity. ...
The Chaos and Cruelty of ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents walk outside the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura, California, on July 27, 2026. —Blake Fagan—AFP/Getty ImagesWithin the span of just six days,...
Big Waves Meet Biodiversity: Why Surfing Paradises Could Offer a Key Opportunity for Marine Conservation
A recent mapping study examines places in northwestern Africa where coastal ecosystems overlap with surf breaks, highlighting areas that could support recreation, the environment and local economies, if protected...
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeño Peppers From Chipotle and Qdoba
Salmonella, a bacteria that mostly spreads through contaminated food and water, is one of the most common foodborne pathogens in the U.S. and globally, infecting tens of millions of...
The True Story Behind ‘Monsters of God’
Reptile dealer Hank Molt in the documentary 'Monsters of God' —Courtesy of A24/Goode Films/HBOAs a lifelong lover of reptiles, Eric Goode has known about the world of exotic reptile...
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