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Texas legislators Talarico and Paxton clashed over which agency should regulate the fast‑growing data‑center industry, highlighting a broader debate on oversight as construction accelerates.
Plum Organics will apply new limits on heavy metals in its Texas baby‑food line following a probe by the Texas Attorney General.
Harris County officials rescued a young woman after her car missed a curve and entered a retention pond in Spring, Texas, early Tuesday.
A federal judge requires Texas to install air conditioning in all prisons by the end of 2029 after finding heat conditions unconstitutional.
A Texas appeals court on Sept. 24, 2026, reversed a lower court’s innocence ruling for a woman convicted of killing her 2‑year‑old daughter, ending her 18‑year stay on death row.
A federal court ordered all Texas prisons to add air conditioning by the end of 2029, citing constitutional violations caused by extreme heat.
Texas tops all states in teen-involved fatal shootings for 2026, as the United States records over 1,000 such incidents this year.
Texas officials recalled a popular cinnamon product on September 25, 2026, after tests indicated possible lead contamination, urging consumers to stop use and return the spice while health agencies conduct further testing.
Former Texas Representative Garnet F. Coleman, 65, died on September 23, 2026 in Houston after serving more than three decades in the state House.
Camp For All announced a $61 million, 380‑acre expansion in Chappell Hill, Texas, featuring 20 accessible cabins and marking its second camp location after Burton. The project aims to broaden the nonprofit's reach and enhance inclusive outdoor experiences.
On September 23, 2026, Houston City Council unanimously approved the enforcement of a Texas law requiring political candidates to disclose their campaign contributors, aligning the city with statewide transparency mandates.
A recent poll shows Texans remain proud of their state but are less confident about its future, indicating a decline in optimism while maintaining strong state identity.
Texas has set September 23, 2026, for the execution of a second inmate sentenced to death for the 2005 home invasion that killed three people in Jackson County.
A Texas auto loan office will close, cutting 205 jobs as part of a plan to shut three state sites, leaving hundreds of employees without work.
A 71‑story skyscraper, the third‑tallest building in Texas, has been listed for sale in Houston, featuring amenities like a golf simulator and health club.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered a statewide halt on new data center approvals on September 21, 2026, pending an ERCOT audit and information gathering by the PUC and TWDB to assess grid reliability.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office warned on September 21, 2026 that scammers are using real arrest records to demand bogus bail or fee payments from the families of recently arrested individuals. The department advises the public to verify any such requests directly with authorities before sending money.
In September 2026, several veteran Texas TV news anchors are leaving their posts while stations across the state hire new anchors, reflecting a statewide reorganization of on‑air talent.
A Texas mall owner claims no legal duty to protect shoppers during a mass shooting, prompting a court case to determine liability and clarify duty‑of‑care standards for commercial properties.
Harris County deputies are searching for a driver who fled a traffic stop, crashed and set his vehicle ablaze near Aldine Westfield and Treaschwig roads. K‑9 units and air support have been deployed as officials maintain a perimeter and continue the hunt.
