TechCrunch
Ambrosia Energy is building a 10 GWh battery factory in Texas to power data centers with solar and batteries, because apparently the sun wasn't already doing that for free.
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 Europe
Democrats warn of rigged elections, Republicans rally in Dallas, and a Nebraska governor's hog farm hires the undocumented - welcome to American democracy, where the only thing more predictable than the chaos is the hypocrisy.
The Verge
Governor Abbott hits pause on Flock camera funding after a report reveals $30M in surveillance spending, uniting left and right in a rare moment of agreement.
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?
TechCrunch
SpaceX's new chip factory in Texas will be powered by natural gas, because why use free sunlight when you can burn fossil fuels?
TechCrunch
Base Power raises another $1B to put batteries in backyards, because the grid is so last century.
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 Atlantic
A flesh-eating fly that terrorized U.S. cattle decades ago is back, and it's not alone - blame, tariffs, and a sterile-fly shortage are joining the party.
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?
TechCrunch
Waymo registers 577 autonomous vehicles in Texas, trouncing Tesla's 42, proving that having a robotaxi service and actually having robotaxis are two very different things.
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 Good Times
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