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Fentanyl deaths are soaring in Texas, and officials aren't taking key steps to stop them
As a new drug crisis worsens in Texas, experts say state and local health officials are...
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Gunman kills one before being stoned to death
A gunman in Fort Worth, Texas, opened fire on a group of people, killing one person before being stoned to death.
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This city was 'the biggest winner' of COVID tech migration
A year after the pandemic canceled its signature tech and arts conference, SXSW, Austin...
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Texas Supreme Court Rules Facebook Can Be Held Liable For Sex Trafficking
Texas’ highest court has ruled that Facebook can be held liable for sex trafficking carried out on its social media platforms, after several victims accused the company of knowingly benefiting from its online facilitation.
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Waymo Self-Driving Trucks Will Soon Start Moving Freight Across Texas
Last month, self-driving technology company TuSimple shipped a truckload of watermelons across the state of Texas ten hours faster than normal. They did this by using their automated driving system for over 900 miles of the journey. The test drive was considered a success, and marked the beginning of a partnership between TuSimple and produce distributor Guimarra. This is one of the first such partnerships announced, but TuSimple may soon have some competition from another big player in the driverless vehicles game: Alphabet Inc. subsidiary Waymo.
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Texas to Allow State Banks to Hold Bitcoin
The Texas Department of Banking today issued a notice confirming that state-chartered banks may store cryptocurrency on clients' behalf, provided they have "adequate protocols in place" for complying with the law. Though that seems like a big victory for the state's cryptocurrency firms and users, in the department's view, nothing has really changed.
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'Over the top': backlash against TikTok's bee lady not justified, say bee experts
Erika Thompson is clearly a competent beekeeper, who's educating the public about honeybees in her own way on social media.
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Texas Gets Ready To Allow Unlicensed Carrying Of Handguns
The Republican-dominated Legislature approved the bill Monday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott, who has said he will sign it. Law enforcement groups have said it would endanger the public and police.
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Texas gov knew of natural gas shortages days before blackout, blamed wind anyway
Official's phone logs offer blow-by-blow account of the disaster as it unfolded.
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Texas lawmakers move to raise penalties on owners of Teslas and other electric vehicles
Recently, some Texas lawmakers targeted owners of electric vehicles by proposing Senate Bill 1728, which critics say would punish EV owners for simply owning an EV.
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Family of man injured in trucking accident criticizes Texas House bill that would make it harder to sue trucking companies
A Texas House bill is drawing criticism from families of loved ones injured in trucking accidents, but supporters say it would cut down on frivolous lawsuits.
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Texas Rangers allowing 100% capacity at stadium for opening day
After opening day, the Rangers will switch to a system where certain sections will allow for "distanced seating."
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Matthew McConaughey says he’s seriously considering run for governor in Texas
Matthew McConaughey says he is seriously considering a gubernatorial run in Texas. The Oscar winner said on a Houston-based podcast that he was weighing up running for the job in his home state, where Republican Greg Abbott is up for re-election in 2022. McConaughey, 51, has previously publicly flirted with the idea of trying to win the governor’s office and refused to rule out entering politics.
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Texas electricity firm files for bankruptcy citing $1.8 billion in claims from grid operator
Texas's largest and oldest electric power cooperative on Monday filed for bankruptcy protection in federal court in Houston, citing a disputed $1.8 billion bill from the state's grid operator.
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New Texas Laws Proposed for 2021
Over 3,700 Texas bills have been filed so far during this year's legislative session. Let’s take a look at some of the more-interesting ones.
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It's Not Just Texas. The Entire Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade For Extreme Weather
The Texas blackout is a reminder that climate-driven extreme weather stresses the U.S.'s power system in many ways. Much is needed to harden the grid for the future as the number of outages increase.
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Texas was a warning. Australia needs to rethink the design of its electricity market
During the Texas cold snap prices jumped 30,000%. We can't allow it to happen here.
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Criminal charges could be filed against Texas utility companies over winter storm deaths
Asheriff's office in Texas has formed a team of investigators to examine if criminal charges can be brought in connection with more than a dozen deaths during the recent severe winter storm.
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Texas woman who received $9,300 electricity bill files class-action lawsuit against wholesale electricity provider Griddy
A Chambers County resident filed a class-action lawsuit against electricity retailer Griddy on Monday, accusing the provider of price gouging customers during last week’s freeze. She is seeking $1 billion in relief for affected customers.
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Texas mayor resigns after telling residents desperate for power and heat "only the strong will survive"
"No one owes you [or] your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this!" said the former mayor.
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