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Texans have raised concerns about new data centers moving into their neighborhoods, citing worries over water scarcity and electricity demand. After Democrats were elected into a majority of state leadership positions, they now face questions about how to reel in the industry.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
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Passengers stuck on airplanes on tarmacs across the country during the FAA ground stop on Friday share their stories.
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After Monday’s ruling letting the Trump administration continue with its border plans in the region, Marfa Public Radio spoke with Center for Biological Diversity attorney Emma Yip — who is representing the plaintiffs in this case — about where the court battle goes from here. -
Lawmakers began filing legislation for the 90th Texas Legislature on Monday. Proposals so far include bills to legalize recreational marijuana, repeal school vouchers, change immigration enforcement policies and place new restrictions on data centers. -
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa could appoint at least two new commissioners to lead the state’s top environmental agency. Plus, a new Democrat on the Texas Railroad Commission could be a deciding vote. -
At James Talarico's election night party at the Long Center, supporters who'd spent decades working for a Democratic breakthrough struggled to put emotions into words.
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