New Season of 'King of the Hill' Highlights Richardson's Influence on Arlen
The return of 'King of the Hill' features elements from Richardson, Texas.
Camille RourkeJuly 27, 20261 min read
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Texas Regulators Move to Shield Home Electric Bills From Data Center Growth
Texas utility regulators and ERCOT outlined steps meant to keep households from paying for the power infrastructure that new data centers require, responding to a directive from Governor Abbott.
Sofia MarchettiJuly 26, 20262 min read
Texas Extends Application Window for Workforce Pell Grant Training Programs
Texas is giving colleges and technical schools more time to submit short-term training programs for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant, a move state officials say will widen access to career credentials across the state.
Camille RourkeJuly 25, 20261 min read
Texas Regulators Move to Keep Data Center Growth From Raising Home Electric Bills
State utility regulators and the ERCOT grid operator have outlined steps to make data centers pay for the infrastructure they require, part of an effort officials say is aimed at keeping residential electric bills affordable.
Sofia MarchettiJuly 25, 20261 min read
Texas Attorney General Cautions Frisco Residents About Charity Scams Post-Flooding
Officials are warning residents to be vigilant against charity scams following flooding.
Camille RourkeJuly 24, 20261 min read
Texas Comptroller's Office Announces Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Shopping
Frisco shoppers can benefit from Texas' tax-free weekend for back-to-school items.
Hannah WhitfieldJuly 24, 20261 min read
Texas Awards Over $114 Million in Housing Tax Credits for Affordable Rentals
Texas awarded more than $114 million in housing tax credits to finance 70 affordable rental developments, expected to support over 4,400 units statewide.
Sofia MarchettiJuly 24, 20261 min read
Texas Extends SNAP Replacement Deadline for Flood-Affected Residents
Texas extended the deadline for flood-affected SNAP recipients to request replacement benefits through August 3.
Camille RourkeJuly 23, 20261 min read
Texas Appoints Advisers for Early Childhood Intervention Services
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed three members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee on July 22, a panel that advises the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on services for infants and toddlers with developmental needs or risks.
Camille RourkeJuly 22, 20261 min read
'Dutton Ranch' Was Filmed Across North Texas, Including Boyd West of Frisco
The new series 'Dutton Ranch' was filmed on a 7,000-acre ranch in North Texas.
Sofia MarchettiJuly 21, 20261 min read
Texas Flood Response Moves Toward Cleanup and Rebuilding
Gov. Greg Abbott said state and local agencies are coordinating debris removal, infrastructure repairs and recovery assistance. The governor’s office said about 490 homes have been identified as damaged, while personnel and specialized equi
Camille RourkeJuly 21, 20261 min read
Texas to Receive $1.3 Million from $150 Million Multistate 23andMe Settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the state will receive more than $1.2 million from a $150 million multistate settlement resolving claims tied to a 2023 23andMe data breach that exposed genetic information of 6.9 million people.
Camille RourkeJuly 20, 20261 min read
Texas Sets New Record for Total Jobs in June
The Texas Workforce Commission reported that total nonfarm jobs rose to 14,469,600 in June, a gain of 43,400 positions during the month. Over the trailing 12 months, the state added 177,900 jobs and grew faster than the nation as a whole.
Camille RourkeJuly 18, 20261 min read
Texas Lawmakers Revisit Push to Ban Hemp-Derived THC
State senators said they will again pursue a ban on hemp-derived THC products in the 2027 legislative session, reviving a debate that stalled last year.
Camille RourkeJuly 17, 20261 min read
Texas Lands $3.2 Billion Shipyard Promising 10,000 New Jobs
Governor Abbott says Saronic Technologies will build Port Alpha, billed as the nation's largest shipyard, at the Port of Brownsville with a $3.2 billion investment and 10,000 jobs.
Camille RourkeJuly 16, 20261 min read
Texas Leaders Direct State Agencies to Trim Budget Requests 3%
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows directed state agencies and universities to cut base budget requests by 3% for the 2028-29 biennium while shielding public education funding.
Camille RourkeJuly 16, 20261 min read
Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for 59 Texas Counties After Severe Storms
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 59 Texas counties and directed the State Emergency Operations Center to maintain 24-hour escalated operations as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten communities across the state.
Camille RourkeJuly 15, 20261 min read
CNBC Puts Texas at No. 4 for Business; Workforce Ranked Best in U.S.
Texas ranks fourth in CNBC's latest study on the best states for business.
Priya NairJuly 13, 20261 min read
Texas Awards $5.5 Million in Primary Medical Care Grants
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced three Statewide Preceptorship Program grants totaling $5.5 million to Texas medical societies, aimed at strengthening the primary care workforce in rural and underserved communities.
Rosa BeltranJuly 13, 20261 min read
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead of Flash Flood Threats
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding expected to hit multiple regions of Texas this week. The National Weather Service warns slow-moving storms could bring flash flooding to Nort
Camille RourkeJuly 13, 20262 min read
Texas Attorney General Wins Injunction Against Illegal Wind Turbine Dumping in Sweetwater
The order bars Global Fiberglass Solutions and affiliated entities from accepting any more shipments of discarded wind turbine blades and requires them to begin cleaning up two facilities in Sweetwater, where more than 3,000 blades and parts have been stockpiled. The attorney gen
Camille RourkeJuly 12, 20261 min read