Central Texas is grappling with the devastating aftermath of severe flash floods that struck the region around the July Fourth weekend. The disaster, primarily impacting the Texas Hill Country and Kerr County, has resulted in a significant loss of life, with authorities confirming the death toll has risen to 79. Unprecedented Devastation in the Hill…
WACO, Texas – A Waco-based business is stepping forward to support communities grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding that struck the Texas Hill Country this week. Andy’s Frozen Custard has announced that specific locations will donate a portion of their sales to aid search, rescue, and recovery operations following the destructive July 4th floods….
Austin, Texas – Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Texas registered a notable decline last week, signaling a potential easing in the pace of layoffs across the state. Data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor showed a decrease in new jobless claims, often considered a key indicator and a proxy for shifts in…
Austin, Texas — The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNA), the preeminent industry association solely dedicated to advancing nuclear technology within the state, has announced a significant expansion of its ranks, reaching a milestone of 50 member organizations by the conclusion of the second quarter of 2025. This rapid growth underscores Texas’s escalating ambition to become a…
Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has signed into law a legislative measure that will prohibit the manufacture, processing, possession, distribution, offer for sale, and sale of cell-cultured protein within the state for a period of two years. The bill, Senate Bill 261 (SB 261), was formally enacted on June 20, 2025, setting…
Austin, Texas – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, the driving force behind companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and X Corp., significantly escalated his lobbying efforts in Texas during the 2025 legislative session, influencing the passage of several new state laws. Data compiled from the Texas Ethics Commission, detailed in reporting by Lauren McGaughy and co-published by ProPublica,…
A new investigative report reveals the extent to which technology magnate Elon Musk and his companies significantly influenced key legislation during the 2025 legislative session in Texas. The report, co-published by ProPublica, The Texas Newsroom, and The Texas Tribune on July 3, 2025, details how focused lobbying efforts by entities linked to Musk, including Tesla,…
AUSTIN, Texas – In a state increasingly defined by the presence of global business magnates and their ventures, the methods by which these powerful figures seek to shape public policy are drawing renewed scrutiny. Billionaire businessman Elon Musk, the driving force behind transformative companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, has significantly expanded his footprint in…
A significant change in Texas vehicle registration is set to take effect, fundamentally altering how new vehicle owners obtain their license plates. Beginning July 1, 2025, the Lone Star State will officially prohibit the use of temporary paper license plates, a measure aimed squarely at enhancing public safety and combating rampant criminal activity facilitated by…
Austin, Texas – A significant overhaul of vehicle registration in Texas is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, fundamentally changing how newly acquired vehicles are identified on the state’s roads. Under the provisions of House Bill 718 (HB 718), the long-used system of temporary paper license plates will be largely eliminated. From the…
