The Guardian
A Texas ranch horse becomes the first US equine case of flesh-eating screwworm, because the year apparently needed one more thing.
The Guardian
The US political spectrum finds common ground: datacentres are energy hogs, and the public is finally reading the fine print on their bills.
The Guardian
Surrogate gives birth in Texas after legal drama involving abortion bans, a heart defect, and accusations of 'political theater' - because what's a pregnancy without a little courtroom flair?
TechCrunch
Tesla plans a $10.1 billion solar panel factory in Texas, because why not? It'll create jobs, cost a fortune, and maybe power some space data centers.
Ars Technica
Amazon's AI ambitions get a gas-powered boost, because who needs climate goals when you have data centers to build?
The Guardian
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas in the House, dies at 83 after a battle with Alzheimer's, leaving a legacy of barrier-breaking and budget-cutting.
The Guardian
Eleven alleged smugglers face federal charges after six migrants, including a 14-year-old, died from heatstroke in a sealed train container in Texas.
NPR Economy
Drought, low herd sizes, and screwworms are driving up beef prices, making Texas taco lovers reconsider their life choices - or at least their protein.
The Guardian
Tropical Storm Arthur makes its grand entrance, bringing rain, flash floods, and a tragic drowning to the Gulf coast - because hurricane season doesn't believe in easing into things.
The Guardian
Democrats think Ken Paxton's baggage might actually help them win the Senate, which says a lot about both Paxton and the current political climate.
Ars Technica
Study confirms measles is not 'just a rash' - 20% hospitalized, with pneumonia, dehydration, and a dead child. Who could have predicted?
The Guardian
A Texas priest's trial reveals he fathered a child with a congregant, because spiritual direction apparently means something different to him.
The Guardian
Ken Paxton crushes a sitting senator in a primary, Trump celebrates, and Democrats start licking their chops at the prospect of flipping Texas blue.
The Guardian
Republican gerrymandering claims another Democratic scalp as veteran congressman Al Green loses his seat to freshman Christian Menefee in a runoff that was basically rigged from the start.
The Guardian
Texas first responders fish a baby out of a flooded car, reminding everyone that water is not a road and barricades exist for a reason.
Grist
Solar power overtakes coal on the Texas grid for the first time ever, proving that even the sun can outshine a fossil fuel that's been coasting on reputation.
ScienceDaily
Paleontologists confirm Texas mosasaur was 43 feet of serrated teeth and bad attitude, proving everything - including ancient sea monsters - is bigger in the Lone Star State.
Inside Climate News
Corpus Christi is building a pipeline before it has permits to drill for emergency water, and city leaders suspect a secret data center plan is why the tiny town of Sinton is blocking the project.
Grist
Chevron wants a $227 million tax break from Texas schools to build a gas plant for Microsoft's data center, because nothing says 'good neighbor' like asking for a handout while emitting more CO2 than Jamaica.
TechCrunch
Tesla's autonomous taxi fleet grows to three Texas cities, though current data suggests you're more likely to see a tumbleweed than a robot cab in Dallas or Houston.
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