Meta gives Texas data center standards a thumbs up
Meta said in its statement that the company already pays the full costs of energy used by its data centers, as well as for water and wastewater usage.
Tropical activity grows with peak of hurricane season a month away
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is a month away and, seemingly on cue, activity in the tropics has started ticking up.
Man accused of dismembering Texas man’s body
The dismembered body of a Texas man was discovered during a search by investigators last week.
Houston gang member sentenced for sex trafficking 16-year-old girl
Forum Park Crips member Andres Serrano Portillo was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl along Houston's Bissonnet Street.
AMBER Alert issued for 8-year-old last seen in San Antonio
A statewide Amber Alert is active for 8-year-old Leanna Contreras, abducted in San Antonio. Authorities are searching for suspect Marco Lopez and a silver Ford Focus.
Motorcyclist critically injured after 100-mph Texas DPS chase on I-45 in Houston
A motorcyclist was critically injured after crashing during a high-speed pursuit with a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Houston, authorities said.
Texas Gov. Abbott defends data center pause after Trump calls policy a ‘mistake’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defended his decision to pause new data center approvals over power grid and water concerns after Donald Trump criticized the policy as an economic mistake.
Texas wildlife officials acquire new wildlife management area in Stephens County
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department added nearly 3,000 acres of land in Stephens County for a new wildlife management area.
Texas governor’s race tightens as Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa shrinks in new poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over his Democratic rival Gina Hinojosa has shrunk, according to a new poll released Friday.
Patrick trails Democrat in Texas lieutenant governor’s race, new poll says
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.