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Diesel prices hit record high, El Paso drivers say costs are changing how they travel
El Paso drivers say record-high diesel prices are changing fueling habits, limiting travel, and increasing costs for businesses and deliveries.
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Anthropic may soon lease Texas data center backed by 2,842-acre gas-fired power project
Anthropic is discussing a Bastrop County data center plan that could pair with a 2,842-acre gas-fired power project, pending no completed deal.
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Nolanville sees positive trends in economy, new businesses in coming weeks
Nolanville officials project sales tax revenue will meet the 2026 budget as new businesses open in coming weeks and revenues remain steady.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 7:30 PM |
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South Korea will give $100 billion for Texas nuclear projects to fend off tariffs
South Korea plans to invest over $100 billion in Texas nuclear and gas projects as part of trade negotiations tied to tariff threats.
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Houston electric rates are low. Here is when to switch plans.
Houston-area electricity customers are advised to consider switching plans because rates have been among the lowest in two years.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 2:30 PM |
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Patent maps new route to NAD+ production via engineered yeast
Bio Capital Holdings patented an engineered yeast approach to increase NAD+ production for nutritional products using modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 1:15 PM |
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South Korea, U.S. agree on more than $20-B gas plant investment in Texas (U.S.)
South Korea and the U.S. agreed to invest more than $20 billion in a gas plant in Texas.
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●●●●○ | Sep 11, 12:45 PM |
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Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp is set to expand into Harker Heights after activity and building renovations at a former local site.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 12:00 PM |
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AAA Texas reports Texas gas prices rose 14 cents to $3.83 per gallon amid ongoing oil market volatility.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 10:45 AM |
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Great Job Near University of Texas at San Antonio! Part-Time Night Trash Collector
Valet Living is hiring part-time night trash collectors in San Antonio, offering hourly pay and evening schedules.
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●○○○○ | Sep 11, 8:45 AM |
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Navy looking for innovation from Gulf Coast businesses
Greater New Orleans Inc. and four Navy commands launched the Gulf Coast Defense Catalyst to connect Gulf Coast businesses with Navy R&D needs like underwater surveillance.
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●●●○○ | Sep 11, 8:30 AM |
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Texas, California, and 26 Other States Hit Record High Diesel Prices, As Diesel Passes $6 A Gallon For The First Time Ever
Diesel prices topped $6 per gallon nationally, including record highs in Texas and California, driven by multiple global supply disruptions.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 7:15 AM |
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Kazakhstan, U.S. keen to expand strategic energy partnership
Kazakhstan and the U.S. discussed expanding energy cooperation, including regional energy security and the Trans-Caspian Route.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 3:00 AM |
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Summer tourism brings economic boom in College Station
College Station reported summer tourism generated $33.5 million and 190,000 visitors from major events like baseball, soccer, track, and softball.
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●●○○○ | Sep 11, 1:00 AM |
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National Association of Realtors report finds data centers have mixed effects on housing markets and higher commercial real estate values.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 11:30 PM |
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Successful Houston patio bar Kirby Ice House now open in Clear Lake
Kirby Ice House’s patio bar opened in Clear Lake after operating in Houston.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 9:45 PM |
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Killeen advances eight areas for Opportunity Zone designation
Killeen advanced eight census tracts for potential federal Opportunity Zone designation to attract investment to low-income neighborhoods.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 7:30 PM |
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Houston suffers more forestry layoffs
Brink Forest Products laid off all but one Pleasant Valley Remanufacturing worker in Houston as tariff pressures and timber shortages reduce operations in Canada.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 6:15 PM |
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Goldenrod Aims To Help Texas Film Productions
Austin company Goldenrod launched a platform to help Texas film productions maximize state incentive rebates.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 5:15 PM |
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Texas insurance costs, claims top concerns as residents weigh in with state regulators
Texas regulators released feedback from the Speak Up, Texas! campaign showing insurers’ affordability and claims handling as top consumer concerns.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 4:30 PM |
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The Headless Librarian begins new chapter in downtown Tyler
The Headless Librarian opened a new downtown Tyler bookstore focused on community connection and a gothic-themed shopping experience.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 9:30 AM |
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Meta hires Lauren Zimmerman to lead community engagement for El Paso data center project
Meta hired Lauren Zimmerman to lead community engagement for its El Paso data center project while city leaders press for a community benefits agreement.
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●●●○○ | Sep 10, 3:00 AM |
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Bryan and College Station welcome new and expanding businesses
Kristen Distributing plans a large expansion in North Bryan, while Bryan-College Station welcomes new restaurants and fitness and retail openings.
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●●○○○ | Sep 10, 12:15 AM |
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Tech Companies Highlight Local Impact of Data Centers
Tech companies discuss community impacts of data centers, including water recycling, local hiring, tax revenue, and energy plans in Pecos, Texas.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 8:30 PM |
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Houston's Adair group to debut its first Los Tios restaurant in San Antonio this fall
Adair Concepts will open its first Los Tios restaurant in San Antonio this fall at the former La Madeleine location on Broadway.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 6:00 PM |
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Texas lottery winner scores $14.3M-then plans a very Texas splurge
A Lake Jackson resident won a $26.75 million Lotto Texas jackpot and chose a cash payout of $14.3 million.
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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 5:15 PM |
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Margaritaville at Sea Will Position Beachcomber in Galveston
Margaritaville at Sea will bring the Beachcomber ship to Galveston with sailings beginning October 2027.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 5:00 PM |
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University of Houston and Rice researchers received a $2.88 million DOE grant to use AI to develop stronger magnets for U.S. supply chains.
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●●●●○ | Sep 9, 2:00 PM |
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Scheels opens 300,000-square-foot Cedar Park store
Scheels opened a 300,000-square-foot Cedar Park store at the CedarView development, creating more than 500 jobs.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 12:45 PM |
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States Increasingly Pulling Rug Out From Under Big Tech With Tax Break Reversals
Multiple states are pausing or ending data-center tax breaks as AI-driven demand raises costs and concerns over electricity and water impacts.
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JBIC launches investigation into US$2.6bn backing for Texas LNG project
JBIC launched an investigation into US$2.6 billion backing for a Texas LNG project.
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●●●○○ | Sep 9, 9:30 AM |
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First State Bank merger with Bastrop bank complete
First State Bank’s merger with a Bastrop bank has been completed.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 9:00 AM |
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Oyster season to open Oct. 1 after strong reef survey results
Oyster season in Pass Christian is set to open Oct. 1 as fishermen support keeping harvest limits the same after encouraging reef surveys.
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●●○○○ | Sep 9, 2:00 AM |
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Local farm fights to save fall season as Texas heat devastates pumpkin crop
Western Belle Farm in West says extreme heat and drought devastated its pumpkin crop and jeopardized fall festival traditions, including a Sept. 26 reopening.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 9:45 PM |
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ATX Kitchen and Bathroom Austin Launches Redesigned Website Showcasing Premier Remodeling Services Across Austin, Texas
ATX Kitchen and Bathroom Austin announced a redesigned website to promote its remodeling services and customer testimonials for Austin-area homeowners.
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●○○○○ | Sep 8, 6:30 PM |
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Texas City plans to launch a Margaritaville community in 2028.
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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Texas City Margaritaville Community Launching In 2028
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●●●○○ | Sep 8, 5:30 PM |
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Galaxy said five Texas data center projects received conditional ERCOT Batch Zero classifications covering about 4.2 GW.
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●●●○○ | Sep 8, 4:15 PM |
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Gas prices rise statewide, AAA reports
AAA reports statewide gas prices in Texas are rising after crude oil prices increase amid Middle East tensions.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 12:00 PM |
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EQS-News: ADM Endeavors (OTCQB: ADMQ) Selected for Two New City Uniform Contracts, Including a City of More Than 1 Million Residents
ADM Endeavors says it was selected for two new city uniform contracts, including a city of more than one million residents.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 8:45 AM |
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Waco's movie making industry poised for massive growth, empowering local talent
Waco’s local film makers cite incentives and technology as driving growth, with new production efforts like Mujer Collective’s short film Life Support.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 2:30 AM |
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Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for August 2026
Patterson-UTI reported an average of 101 U.S. drilling rigs operating in August 2026 and expects to continue monthly updates.
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●●○○○ | Sep 8, 12:30 AM |
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Stone Oak to welcome new $6.4 million shopping center later this year
Stone Oak Mercantile, a $6.4 million shopping center at Evans Road and Stone Oak Parkway, is expected to open businesses through 2027.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 10:45 PM |
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Waco Labor Day gas prices up $1 from last year, residents say costs limit travel
Waco residents report Labor Day gas prices averaging $3.72, about $1 higher than last year, affecting holiday travel costs.
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●○○○○ | Sep 7, 10:15 PM |
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AAA says the national average regular gas price topped $4.14 per gallon for Labor Day amid disruptions tied to the Iran conflict.
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Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day weekend
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Labor Day gas hits record high as national average tops $4.14 a gallon, AAA says
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Labor Day gas hits record high as national average tops $4.14 a gallon, AAA says
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Labor Day gas hits record high as national average tops $4.14 a gallon, AAA says
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Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran war and refinery issues
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Iran war hits Americans at the pump as Labor Day gas prices smash record
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Labor Day gas prices: Houston drivers paying nearly $1 more per gallon than last year
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●●●○○ | Sep 7, 8:45 PM |
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Checking in: Hawthorn Extended Stay hotel moves into Killeen's former Shilo Inn | Business
Killeen’s former Shilo Inn is transitioning to Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham after renovations and ownership changes.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 5:30 PM |
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New Shipley's Donuts building taking shape in Harker Heights | Business
Shipley’s Donuts construction in Harker Heights is underway, with a planned opening in December and additional retail space for lease.
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●●○○○ | Sep 7, 2:00 PM |
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Venus Pest Company to mark 25 years in College Station
Venus Pest Company in College Station marks its 25th anniversary, founded by Texas A&M Ph.D. entomologist Scott Lingren.
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●●○○○ | Sep 6, 10:30 PM |
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Houston rent is hundreds less than NYC. Renters still can't afford it
A Rice University study finds Houston renters are still cost-burdened, with more than half spending over 30% of income on housing.
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●●●○○ | Sep 6, 8:30 PM |
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Local gas prices on the uptick
AAA reports regular gas prices in the Killeen-Fort Hood area rose to an average of $3.74 per gallon this week.
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●●○○○ | Sep 5, 9:30 PM |
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Home Depot to join Costco in growing Grand Parkway retail hub northwest of Houston
Home Depot plans a 134,808-square-foot store next to Costco in the Grand Parkway retail hub in Cypress, with construction starting soon.
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