Dec 20, 2024 · From KERA News:. A new state law says drivers will no longer need to get an annual vehicle safety inspection starting Jan. 1, 2025. But in urban counties across Texas, emissions tests are still required to get that registration sticker.

Jan 6, 2025 · According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas’ population continues to boom.. The state has seen impressive population growth over the past few years and that trend appears to have continued in 2024, with the state adding more than half a million new residents – more than any other state.

Feb 27, 2025 · The agency is reported to be cutting between 7,000 and 15,000 positions.

Jan 26, 2025 · From The Texas Newsroom:. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Sunday began targeted enforcement operations across Texas, following through on Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to crack down swiftly on people who may be in the country without legal status. On Sunday evening, an ICE spokesperson confirmed to The Texas Newsroom that the operations were underway in North Texas.

April 15, 2025 Nvidia plans to make AI chips in Texas. The chipmaker’s response to tariff threats from the Trump administration could bring millions in investment to Dallas and Houston facilities.

Jan 2, 2025 · During the last legislative session in 2023, lawmakers created a new fund to jump-start water supply projects and fix aging water infrastructure across the state.. The law focused on funding a handful of ideas, including marine and brackish water desalination plants and acquiring water from other states.

Mar 5, 2025 · Firefighters have been battling nearly a dozen blazes in South and Central Texas following extremely high winds and low humidity on Tuesday, with the Texas Division of Emergency Management urging Texans to avoid activities that could create sparks and have an emergency supply kit ready amid continued wildfire danger.. A lot of what happens in the coming days will heavily depend on weather ...

Oct 21, 2024 · From The Texas Newsroom:. Election day is fewer than two weeks away, and while some voters might still be on the fence about whom they’ll cast a ballot for in local, state and national elections, they have another decision to make: Vote early or vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Apr 9, 2025 · Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Texas measles outbreaks continues to grow. West Texas is in the midst of a still-growing measles outbreak, with 505 cases reported this week.

Dec 13, 2024 · When you think of Abilene, artificial intelligence might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But leaders in the city, and in Taylor County, want to make the area as hospitable as they can for a massive 200-megawatt data center, to be located just outside town.. Crusoe, a crypto mining firm that’s turned its attention to AI, will …