Saturday, July 11, 2026
BREAKING NEWS
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Abbott pushes to block AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on new AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods, citing residents’ concerns about water use, power demand, and impacts on nearby communities.
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Abbott’s Property Tax Proposal Sparks Concern Among Texas Schools.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has put school property taxes at the center of his re-election push, promoting a constitutional amendment that would remove these taxes from homeowners altogether.
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Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources Ahead of Weekend Storm Threat.
As severe storms move into Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources to ensure communities are prepared for possible flooding, damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornadoes through the weekend.
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Abbott Signs Redistricting Bill, Sparks Legal and Political Firestorm.
Texas politics took a sharp turn Friday when Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a new congressional map that reshapes the state’s political landscape.
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Gov. Abbott Fast-Tracks School Voucher Legislation.
Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), also known as vouchers, an emergency item in his 2025 State of the State address. This move accelerates voucher legislation, allowing lawmakers to vote before the standard 60-day waiting period—and a decision could come as soon as this week.
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House Set to Vote on Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent.
The debate over changing the clocks twice a year could soon take another step forward. Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide and eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes.
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Fort Worth Data Center Opposition Grows as Activist Questions Political Donations.
As Fort Worth weighs additional data center development, questions about campaign contributions and public policy are becoming part of the conversation.
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Benbrook Educator’s Candid Comments Draw Attention at FWISD Listening Session.
A teacher’s heartfelt remarks during Fort Worth ISD’s summer listening session at Benbrook Middle-High School are sparking conversation across the community.
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Texas Joins National Foster Care Initiative Focused on Permanent Homes.
Texas leaders say more work is being done to help children in foster care find safe, stable, and permanent homes.
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Texas Freezes Public College Tuition Increases for 2026–27 School Year.
As many Texas families continue feeling the pressure of rising costs, college tuition will not be added to the list next school year.