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.

Texas Grid Alert: ERCOT Issues Summer Readiness Call Amidst Record Heat Forecasts

Texas Grid Alert: ERCOT Issues Summer Readiness Call Amidst Record Heat Forecasts

ERCOT Issues Summer Readiness Alert as Record Texas Heat Looms AUSTIN, Texas – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the independent system operator managing the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texans, issued a significant summer readiness alert on Friday, June 7, 2025. The move comes as meteorologists forecast extreme temperatures…

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US Senate Committee Advances Landmark AI Accountability Bill Amid Industry Concerns

US Senate Committee Advances Landmark AI Accountability Bill Amid Industry Concerns

Senate Commerce Committee Approves Major AI Regulation Bill Washington, D.C. — In a significant move signaling growing federal intent to regulate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee voted on June 6, 2025, to advance the landmark “Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Transparency Act.” The bill, seen by…

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InnovateCorp Announces $2 Billion San Antonio Data Center, Fueling Texas Tech Growth

InnovateCorp Announces $2 Billion San Antonio Data Center, Fueling Texas Tech Growth

Tech Giant’s Major Texas Investment InnovateCorp, a globally recognized leader in technology solutions and services, has today announced a significant strategic investment set to bolster its infrastructure footprint in the United States. The company revealed plans to commit $2 billion over the next five years towards the development of a state-of-the-art data center campus located…

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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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