Emily Carter

Emily Carter is a dedicated journalist with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Florida State University. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for local issues, she covers a wide range of topics.

Streaming This Week: New Crime Thrillers, True Crime Docs, and Jesse Armstrong's Film Debut (May 30, 2025)

Streaming This Week: New Crime Thrillers, True Crime Docs, and Jesse Armstrong’s Film Debut (May 30, 2025)

As May draws to a close, streaming platforms are set to deliver a diverse slate of new programming for the week commencing May 30, 2025. Viewers can anticipate gripping crime dramas, compelling true crime explorations, and the much-anticipated feature film debut from a lauded television creator. This week’s arrivals promise a mix of genres, catering…

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Governor Abbott Extends Texas Disaster Declaration Amid Persistent Severe Storms, Flooding

Governor Abbott Extends Texas Disaster Declaration Amid Persistent Severe Storms, Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott on May 28, 2025, formally renewed and amended a State of Disaster Proclamation for Texas, citing ongoing severe storms and widespread flooding that continue to impact communities across the state. The action underscores the persistent threat posed by recent extreme weather events and authorizes the comprehensive deployment of state…

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Texas Legislature Approves Near Total Ban on Hemp Derived THC, Bill Sent to Governor Abbott

Texas Legislature Approves Near-Total Ban on Hemp-Derived THC, Bill Sent to Governor Abbott

A sweeping legislative measure that would significantly curtail the availability of hemp-derived intoxicating products across Texas has cleared its final legislative hurdle and now awaits the signature of Governor Greg Abbott. On May 26, 2025, the Texas Senate cast a decisive vote of 25–6 to concur with amendments previously adopted by the House of Representatives,…

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Texas Restaurant Association Warns SB 123 Threatens Industry Viability, Economic Contribution

Texas Restaurant Association Warns SB 123 Threatens Industry Viability, Economic Contribution

Texas Restaurant Association Opposes Key Provisions in Proposed Senate Bill 123 AUSTIN, TX – On May 22nd, the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) publicly declared its strong opposition to specific elements contained within proposed state legislation, Bill SB 123, currently under active debate and consideration within the Texas Capitol. The influential industry group, representing the diverse…

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Texas Secures Water Future: Governor Abbott Signs Historic $5 Billion Infrastructure Investment

Texas Secures Water Future: Governor Abbott Signs Historic $5 Billion Infrastructure Investment

Governor Signs Landmark Water Infrastructure Bill AUSTIN, TX – In a move hailed as a critical step towards securing the state’s long-term water future, Governor Greg Abbott officially signed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) into law on May 20, 2025. The bipartisan legislation authorizes a substantial $5 billion bond package specifically designated to address Texas’s…

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Global Health Milestone: CEPI's 'Pathfinder Project' Delivers Rapid Vaccine Platform for Future Pandemics

Global Health Milestone: CEPI’s ‘Pathfinder Project’ Delivers Rapid Vaccine Platform for Future Pandemics

Global Health Milestone: CEPI’s ‘Pathfinder Project’ Delivers Rapid Vaccine Platform for Future Pandemics GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) today announced a significant breakthrough in global health security, unveiling the successful completion of Phase 2 trials for its revolutionary rapid-response vaccine platform. Dubbed the ‘Pathfinder Project’, this initiative is designed to…

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Texas Approves Record $350 Billion Budget for 2026 2027, Funding Education, Transport, Border Security

Texas Approves Record $350 Billion Budget for 2026-2027, Funding Education, Transport, Border Security

Texas Legislature Passes Landmark $350 Billion State Budget for 2026-2027 Biennium AUSTIN, Texas – The 89th Texas Legislature successfully concluded its intricate budget deliberations on May 14, 2025, marking a significant moment in state fiscal history. Lawmakers gave final approval to a record-setting $350 billion state budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal biennium. This monumental…

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Landmark Vienna Accords: 30 Nations Finalize Global Treaty for Space Resources

Landmark Vienna Accords: 30 Nations Finalize Global Treaty for Space Resources

Historic Agreement Reached on Space Resource Governance In a move hailed as a pivotal moment for the future of space exploration and commerce, representatives from thirty nations have successfully finalized a landmark international treaty governing the exploration and utilization of resources on celestial bodies. Concluded during a high-level conference hosted by the United Nations Office…

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Texas Secures $15 Billion Semiconductor Fab: Landmark Incentives Bill Attracts GlobalTech Near Austin

Texas Secures $15 Billion Semiconductor Fab: Landmark Incentives Bill Attracts GlobalTech Near Austin

Texas Governor Signs Landmark Bill Fueling Semiconductor Manufacturing Boom AUSTIN, TX – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) into law on May 15, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the state’s economic future and its strategic position in the global technology landscape. This landmark legislation establishes a comprehensive statewide incentive program…

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