Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter
Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.
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Ken Paxton Wants Bathroom Pics. No, We’re Not Sh*tting You
Texas women’s restrooms are BYOC, bring your own camera, according to Paxton’s New tipline.
Parents Call Out ‘Sham’ as More North Texas Schools Are Set to Close
In a 5-2 vote, the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD approved closing three schools by the end of next year.
‘A Gift To Republicans’: Top GOP Officials React To Crockett’s Senate Run
Paxton says Cornyn and Crockett are wasting their time. Abbott is making jokes on X. And Ted Cruz is somewhere tweeting about Tucker Carlson.
No Drones For Texas Fishing, But a Helicopter To Hunt Hogs Is Cool
Texas Parks and Wildlife is keeping traditionalism alive, clamping down on drone fishing (yes, that’s a thing).
Colin Allred Drops Senate Bid, Now Aims for a Return to Congress
The move clears the way for Jasmine Crockett to announce her plans while Allred now takes on his Congressional successor.
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‘Cruel and Harmful’ Abortion Law in Texas Goes Into Effect
A law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors of abortion-inducing drugs goes into effect.
Two New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Could Be Licensed in North Texas Soon
The state approved adding nine additional licensed to the roster of medical marijuana dispensaries. The Department of Public Safety announced the conditional recipients on Monday.
UPDATE: Another Lawsuit Filed in Celina ISD Child Pornography Scandal
There are now three lawsuits representing dozens of families against former middle school coach accused of filming students in the locker room.
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UPDATE: Addison Will Not Allow Residents to Vote on Leaving DART
Bucking a recent trend, Addison is not yet ready to let residents decide what to do about DART.
Immigration Crackdown Hits Vehicle Registration Requirements
Vehicle registration is required to maintain insurance, so keep your hands at 10-and-two.
Texas Takes Break From Banning Books, Will Now Mandate Certain Ones
The Texas Board of Education is considering requiring titles both widely accepted and controversial.
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Guilty as Sin: Study Says Dallas Is One of the Most Sinful Cities in the Nation
We go by ‘Big D,’ did you really expect us to be a bunch of saints?
Abbott Alerts Dallas Officials Of A Muslim Tribunal Everyone Already Knew About
In case of local history repeating itself, an Islamic mediation service is now at the heart of Abbott’s anti-sharia actions.
Irving May Have A Case For Bailing On DART
Even as Plano offers a new DART solution, Irving has taken issue with getting fewer buses serving its residents.
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Redistricting Drama Presents ‘Chaos’ for Congressional Hopefuls, Dallas Democrats
The filing deadline for next year’s election is 19 days away, and for some Democrats, a path back to Congress just emerged.
Family Facing Eviction Gets New Hope With New Laws
A slew of new laws will offer protections to families who have had their homes stolen in cases of deed fraud.
Dallas City Council Saves Voters a Trip to the Polls
No need to circle two dates on your calendars for election day. Dallas will have only one going forward.
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UPDATE: Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Not Resume. His Administration Says They Will.
Food banks are holding onto hope that the government will be up and running soon.
Greg Abbott Posted A Dumb Tweet. He’s Done That A Lot.
Like our president, our governor loves to hit post on a regrettable tweet. Here are some of the dumbest ones he’s posted.
North Texas School Librarians Don’t Have 23,000 New Books They Want
The average school district in Dallas and Collin Counties are waiting on 2,900 books.
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In ‘Heartbreaking’ Turn, 3 North Texas Cities Discuss Ending DART Relationship
Plano has already tried and failed to reduce their contributions to DART through legislative measures.