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Texas has paused the approval of new data centers while reviewing their impact on the power grid.
Abbott's three-year degree directive depends heavily on credits earned before a student reaches a university. Collin College employs about 957 people in McKinney.
A federal judge has upheld Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products.
SpaceX's new semiconductor facility in Grimes County will cost over $16.8 billion.
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have unveiled their affordability proposals for voters.
President Trump criticized Texas's decision to pause data center approvals, calling it a mistake.
Texas has halted new data center connections to evaluate their water and power needs.
Kay Granger, who served as Fort Worth's first woman mayor, died on August 2, 2026.
A recent study ranks Plano as the second safest large city in the U.S.
Research indicates that fully autonomous vehicles could decrease traffic congestion in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by up to 33 percent.
Governor Greg Abbott attended the grand opening of Bob's House of Hope in Justin, described as the nation's first safe house exclusively for adult male survivors of human trafficking, and pointed to newly signed laws that stiffen penalties for traffickers.
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed all ten judges of the Texas Business Court to new two-year terms beginning September 1, keeping the specialized commercial court's full inaugural bench in place.
Twenty-four grants to graduate medical and nursing schools will expand emergency and trauma care training partnerships between hospitals and medical programs across Texas.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT are adopting measures requiring data centers to cover transmission costs and contribute to residential bill relief following Governor Abbott's directive.
The Texas Attorney General has obtained a temporary injunction requiring Discord to implement age-verification and safety protocols for users in the state.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Diode will not proceed with a proposed data center near Cedar Creek Lake, citing failure to meet new state directives.
University officials in Texas reported to lawmakers on the implementation of SB 37.
New Texas laws will direct $300 million towards flood readiness and establish a grid security commission.
The latest season of 'King of the Hill' includes 10 episodes and highlights Richardson.
Texas utility regulators and ERCOT outlined steps meant to keep households from paying for the power infrastructure that new data centers require, responding to a directive from Governor Abbott.
Texas is giving colleges and technical schools more time to submit short-term training programs for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant, a move state officials say will widen access to career credentials across the state.
Texans' Jaylin Noel listed as healthy for Week 1 matchup
September 10, 2026
Cowboys Sign Veteran Guard Laken Tomlinson to Practice Squad Ahead of Season Opener
September 10, 2026
TCU Adds Northwestern State to 2028 Football Slate
September 9, 2026
Texans Release First Unofficial Depth Chart Ahead of Week 1 Against Bills
September 9, 2026
41 New Businesses in McKinney: Week of Aug. 31
August 31, 2026
Metro Prices Are Down 9.2% From Peak. McKinney's Median Is Still Near $479,000.
August 28, 2026
Collin College Board Approves $600 Million Bond Election for Nov. 3
August 27, 2026
McKinney Ranked Second-Best Midsize Housing Market in the Country, Just Behind Frisco
August 26, 2026
McKinney Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Values Expected - Sep 9, 2 PM
September 9, 2026
McKinney Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Values Expected Through Tomorrow - Sep 8, 2 PM
September 8, 2026
McKinney Heat Advisory: Feels-like temps hit 106F - Sep 7, 2 PM
September 7, 2026
McKinney Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Values Expected - Sep 6, 2 PM
September 6, 2026
