DALLAS, TX – The State Fair of Texas, a cornerstone of Texan culture and a celebrated annual event, has officially announced the much-anticipated semi-finalists for the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards. This prestigious culinary competition, renowned for discovering and showcasing the fair’s most inventive and decadent new food items, revealed its contenders on Wednesday, July…
Austin, Texas – As the restaurant industry continues its rapid evolution, driven by shifts in consumer behavior and technological advancements, the strategic use of data has become paramount for success. A key focus for leading operators is leveraging data analytics and loyalty programs not just for operational efficiency, but crucially, for crafting personalized guest experiences…
Austin, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has struck down legislation aimed at prohibiting consumable hemp-derived THC products across the state, signaling a preference for regulatory measures over a complete ban. The governor’s decision to veto Senate Bill 3, which sought to outlaw these widely available products, underscores a significant point of contention within Texas’s…
AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order calling Texas legislators back to the State Capitol for a special legislative session set to convene on July 21, 2025. The directive comes swiftly after the governor exercised his veto power on numerous bills passed during the regular session, signaling dissatisfaction with key pieces…
AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, exercised his gubernatorial authority to veto Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), a controversial legislative measure that sought to impose a statewide prohibition on all consumable products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The veto marks a significant victory for Texas’ burgeoning hemp-derived product industry, ensuring…
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called the state legislature back to the Capitol for a special session, an order issued early Monday, June 23, 2025. The extraordinary session is set to commence on July 21, 2025, and is mandated to last no more than 30 days. The initial focus of the session…
A recent report from the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), published on June 20, 2025, highlights a complex and rapidly evolving situation along the U.S.-Mexico border, marked by increased enforcement, significant legislative action, and notable shifts in migration patterns. Intensified Enforcement Operations Spark Concern Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have reportedly intensified across…
EU Solidifies World’s First Comprehensive AI Law Brussels, Belgium – The European Union’s Council today marked a pivotal moment in global technology governance, formally approving the final technical annexes and implementation guidelines for its groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act. This crucial step paves the way for key provisions of the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation to…
Del Rio Sector Sees Unprecedented Migrant Influx The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported an alarming and unprecedented surge in migrant encounters within the Del Rio Sector over the recent weekend, underscoring the persistent and escalating challenges along the nation’s southern border. Figures released indicate a record-breaking number of apprehensions, with over 8,500…
Historic Geneva Summit Yields Crucial Minerals Accord Geneva, Switzerland – In a pivotal moment for global resource security and clean energy transitions, high-level representatives from four of the world’s major economic powers – the United States, the European Union, Japan, and Australia – successfully concluded negotiations and formally finalized the Global Critical Minerals Accord during…
