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Spectrum News San Antonio
Texans, tech companies react to Gov. Abbott's call for data center guidelines
TEXAS — Gov. ​Greg Abbott has been responding to the backlash data centers have received from communities across the state. His recent actions have garnered lots of attention from Texans, both positive and...
Geraldine Torrellas
08/14/2026 Online
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Houston Public Media
Longstanding limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
...restrictions on certain short-barrel firearms and silencers were lifted Thursday in several states, including ​Texas, after the Trump administration declined to file an emergency appeal challenging a federal court order....
Alex Nguyen
08/14/2026 Online
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Bandera Bulletin
Abbott celebrates new opening of Buc-ee's in San Marcos
Special to the Bulletin Today, 05:00 Gov. ​Greg Abbott joined state and local officials Thursday for the ribbon cutting of the newest Bucee’s location in San Marcos, where he highlighted the company’s...
Special To The Bulletin
08/14/2026 Online
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Laredo Morning Times
Family, veterans and elected leaders remembered Roque Vela Sr. as the city of Laredo honored his military service, public office career and advocacy.
...city ceremony on Aug. 13, 2026, at the City Hall. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning Times U.S. Rep. ​Henry Cuellar on Aug. 13, 2026, at the City Hall. David Gomez Jr. /Laredo Morning Times State Rep. Richard...
David Gomez
08/14/2026 Online
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Dallas Observer
Data center bans have been challenged, but Dallas wants more control
...in time The council’s vote will come amid a pause in the Texas data center boom. On Aug. 3, Gov. ​Greg Abbott announced a moratorium on new data center projects until an audit can be conducted on centers...
Emma Ruby
08/14/2026 Online
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El Paso Times
Escobar calls for DOJ to fix La Tuna to help save hundreds of jobs
Aug. 14, 2026, 6:03 a.m. MT U.S. Rep. ​Veronica Escobar argued that La Tuna prison should not be closed as the U.S. government continues to pour money into a far East El Paso immigration detention center....
Aaron Martinez
08/14/2026 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
U.S. attorney confirms that FBI tests didn’t find meth in van driven by man fatally shot by ICE in Houston
...FBI’s Houston office said they "continue to decline commenting on an open investigation." U.S. Rep. ​Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and a lawyer representing Salgado...
Alejandro Santos Cid
08/14/2026 Online
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Gilmer Mirror
Rio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth.
...focused on flipping the 28th and 34th Congressional Districts, which are currently held by U.S. Reps. ​Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Laredo, and ​Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat from McAllen. Meanwhile, Democrats...
Berenice Garcia
08/14/2026 Online
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Texas Metro News
2 dead after Fort Hood military helicopter crashes near Salado
...The fire prompted the closure of FM 2843 Wednesday. Numerous fire departments from across Central ​Texas assisted with firefighting efforts. Travis County STAR Flight conducted water drops, county officials...
Texas Metro News
08/14/2026 Online
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
Smith County residents hear different perspectives on Flock cameras during Grassroots meeting in Tyler
...reader (ALPR) cameras as Smith County Criminal District Attorney Jacob Putman and Melissa Beckett, ​Texas field director for Citizens for Renewing America (CFRA), discussed the pros and cons Tuesday. Local...
Leeza Meyer
08/14/2026 Online
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WOAI
How Texas Is Tackling 'Birth Tourism'
Last week, President Trump issued two new Executive Orders against 'birth tourism'. But how is ​Texas tackling the issue? Last month, Governor ​Greg Abbott signed his own Executive Order instructing the...
08/14/2026 Online
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Kyyw 1470
Texas Lawmaker Wants Schools to Start in September
State Rep. ​Jared Patterson is proposing ​legislation that would delay the start of ​Texas schools until September, with the school year ending in late May or early June. Patterson says the Save Our Summer...
Billy Jenkins
08/14/2026 Online
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Kyyw 1470
East Texas City Votes to Ban Data Centers
...debating the rapid growth of AI data centers across the state. The ordinance comes after Texas Governor ​Greg Abbott decided to pause all new data center projects statewide as all projects must be audited by the...
Billy Jenkins
08/14/2026 Online
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KAMR-TV NBC 4 (Amarillo)
Tyson Foods to restructure beef operations, closes …
...company to continue providing affordable protein products to consumers. Texas Agriculture Commissioner ​Sid Miller released the following statement: "Tyson’s announcement should be a wake-up call for anyone...
08/14/2026 Online
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KETK (NBC) 56 (Tyler)
Capitol hearing highlights drone risks to Texas
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Michael McGee came to the Capitol Wednesday morning with a warning for ​Texas lawmakers. "In security terms, today, August 12th is August 12, 2001. 30 days, our next 9/11 is coming…"...
John Thomas
08/14/2026 Online
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