The Texas agriculture commissioner has openly criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for not taking a stronger stand against data center development. The governor has ignored him.

Like his U.S. Senate rival, Ken Paxton, the Austin state lawmaker introduced a plan to address what he called an “affordability crisis.” But they differed on who is to blame for rising costs.

Rising uncertainty has led businesses that depend on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) pact to pull back on investment in Texas, experts say.

The Texas Restaurant Association is ringing the alarm as a federal immigration bill is advancing through the U.S. Congress.

Dream Con, one of the country’s largest Black-owned pop culture conventions, is at risk of looking elsewhere to find financial support and resources.

Despite community concerns, the president of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance said neither piece of land would be conducive for a data center.

Republican business leaders said immigration raids on the Latino community would be top of mind at the ballot box in the midterm elections.

Animal Care Services is encouraging pet owners to ask for help before deciding to give up an animal. The waitlist to surrender a pet lasts through the end of the year, so ACS is encouraging people to take advantage of many financial help programs for pet owners.

Texas lawmakers accuse the state broadband office of favoritism and sweetheart deals after satellite internet providers received most of the funding.

The laws, which make it easier to build apartments, face stiff resistance from North Texas suburbs. State lawmakers vow to force cities to comply.

The limited resumption will allow a southern port of entry in Arizona to reopen in phases. The move comes after 41 of 42 cases of screwworm have been reported in Texas.

Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, unveiled her own plan this week and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to take executive action to pause data center development.

State and community leaders are working to keep the reVision soccer nonprofit alive after it was featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are questioning how the state distributes funding for internet services.

Texarkana’s first lithium symposium marked a milestone for Texas lithium development, laying the groundwork for discussions on critical issues.

For years, the state has been the leading exporter of semiconductor chips. After the Legislature invested more than $1.5 billion into incentives since 2023, the industry has been booming.

Saronic Technologies accepted a tax incentive deal on the promise of bringing 10,000 jobs in 10 years. Critics say this deal comes with a caveat.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is barring horses, pigs, cattle and other animals from Texas due to concerns over New World screwworm, a parasitic fly.

Despite efforts to boost domestic energy production, Mexico will continue to depend on Texas for natural gas, experts said, undermining its stated goals of energy independence.

Housing inventory is low everywhere, which may seem surprising to people in San Antonio, considering how many new subdivisions are popping up on all sides of town.

A judge will hear arguments this week after industrial users protested a rate hike by the city, which said residents and businesses were unfairly subsidizing industrial rates.

More than 8,000 bar and restaurant owners packed the Henry B. González Convention Center on Sunday for the Texas Restaurant Show to share products and learn from one another about how to grow their businesses.

Kaesha Avishai and other Angelina County residents are worried about what the data center's arrival means for their property and their way of life.

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, is promising to send each Texas household a $1,500 check drawn from the state’s rainy day fund if she defeats Gov. Greg Abbott this November.

Colleges are pivoting to offer students more job training and credentials as many skipped enrollment to go into the workforce, report finds.

Lawmakers and experts pin the blame for rising insurance costs on health companies consolidating and creating less competition.

Federal government seeding $1,000 investment accounts for 1.4 million eligible children starting July 4

The exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.

For the first time in Alamo Colleges’ history, the school will offer a one-stop shop for access to career training. The new Alamo Technical Institute will offer short-term credentials in high-demand careers.

As Texas counties have faced hurdles to curb the rapid growth of data center developments, cities could have more success with banning them through their zoning laws, land experts say.

After years of drought conditions, Texans will have more fireworks options to choose from this Fourth of July thanks to one major factor: rain.

San Antonio’s recent thrilling Spurs playoff run delivered an estimated $36.2 million in economic impact from game ticket sales and visitor spending on hotels, food and transportation, according to Visit San Antonio.

Following SpaceX’s arrival in 2014, another large technology company is eyeing South Texas, once known as the poorest area in Texas.

As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.

Basila Frocks, a landmark structure built in 1929, recently completed renovations and has since seen an explosion of business activity over the last six months.

San Antonio looks a lot different than it did in 1999 — and not just because of what’s been built downtown.

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

A proposed data center in Angelina County will occupy more than 1,000 acres outside of Lufkin. The county judge says there's nothing he can do to stop it.

National rent prices have been falling for nearly three years. To see whether San Antonio renters are feeling the relief, KSAT contacted apartment properties across the city and compared local rates to industry data.

In this week’s episode, the TribCast team talks to Phillip Kaufman, head of Texas A&M’s entomology department, and Josh Winegarner from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association about the arrival of screwworm in Texas.

A Texas Tribune analysis identified at least 248 planned data center projects. Opponents fear the projects will spike Texans’ electric bills and make the grid less reliable. But industry representatives say they promise huge economic gains.

The first case of New World screwworm in 60 years has been confirmed in Zavala County, near the Mexican border. The flesh-eating fly poses a threat to the state’s $15 billion cattle industry.

Officials tested a sample from La Pryor in Zavala County at a lab in lowa, confirming the infestation, Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

Paxton is banking on his recent lawsuits against tech and social media companies like Meta, WhatsApp and Discord to win a Senate seat, building on notable victories in years past.

The San Antonio Spurs' run to the NBA Finals is creating a business boom for San Antonio vendors. Sellers along Southwest Military Drive said Spurs gear is generating thousands of dollars in sales.

At least 248 data centers are planned to be built in Texas. Of those, nearly half will be built in unincorporated areas, where county officials are limited in their ability to regulate development, according to a Texas Tribune analysis.

Many everyday items remain more expensive than they were just a few years ago. Associate Professor Taylor Collins explains why.

Flipside Records, a longtime San Antonio staple, has temporarily closed after rising rent costs left the business struggling to survive. Owner Roman Cuellar is seeking community support to help reopen the beloved record store.

Lacy Lakeview, a Waco suburb, said it is considering a data center project in efforts to boost their spending power to repair aging roads.

A federal appeals court had allowed Texas to require app stores to verify users’ ages and seek parental consent before a minor can download apps while litigation continues.

Texas lawmakers proposed a bill to allow private-sector lithium mining companies to work on certain military bases.

Bexar County is facing a budget crunch, but County Manager David Smith said he doesn't intend to propose a budget with a tax increase.

Within the last few weeks, the San Antonio Food Bank has helped feed an additional 22,000 people. The need is only expected to grow as students across 29 counties are released for summer break.

San Antonio Water System board members approved a proposed multiyear rate hike that would raise most customers’ bills each year. It’s a move that could hit homeowners on tight budgets the hardest if the City Council signs off in June.

The lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform.

The attorney general’s office argues WhatsApp and parent company Meta are deceiving users by claiming the companies can’t view their encrypted messages.

San Antonio restaurants and small businesses are feeling the buzz of the NBA playoffs.

SpaceX has had seven OSHA violations in the past year. Despite the worker’s death, the next rocket launch is scheduled for May 21.

Here’s what you should know about the market forces at play and what higher prices mean for oil companies and the state.

A $2 billion project could bring 2,000 new jobs to the Toyota plant on the South Side. But it’s not guaranteed, and Toyota has indicated it is looking for financial help to make the plan happen.

There are 66 fewer active summer camps in Texas compared to December, according to the state.

San Antonio is feeling more than just playoff excitement as businesses are seeing a real financial boost with the Spurs advancing through the postseason.

Some smoke shops say the flurry of court actions since March 31 has already forced them to scale back hours, cut staff and prepare to shut down.

Lacy Lakeview’s hasty approach to the data center project has alienated the Waco officials who would control water service to the site. “Without the City of Waco agreeing to it, Lacy Lakeview can’t do anything out there and neither can Infrakey," State Rep. Pat Curry said. "Those guys don’t know what the hell they’re doing.”

Six of Texas’ largest cities lost residents in 2025: Dallas, El Paso, Arlington, Plano, Irving and Garland.

Hill County commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium appears to be a first in Texas.

A company’s legal home determines which state taxes and laws governing corporations it will be subject to. Some are fleeing Delaware in search of a friendlier environment in Texas.

James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, has pushed to suspend the federal gas tax amid soaring fuel costs. Cornyn previously opposed the idea.

Two San Antonio small business owners displaced by the sudden closure of Painted Tree Boutiques say the San Antonio Spurs’ playoff run is helping keep their businesses alive.

Data center construction is unpopular among locals, and a majority of the facilities are being proposed in red, rural counties. That puts Texas Republicans in a tough spot, as the White House has encouraged states to let the centers flourish.

A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.

Drivers across San Antonio are feeling pain at the pump as gas prices climb above $4 per gallon at some stations, marking the highest fuel costs seen since the summer of 2022.

The city's economic growth has taken a dip, falling short of expectations amid a steep decline in international migration, among other factors.

The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.

Teachers are known for going above and beyond for their students, but for many, the work doesn’t stop when the school day ends. For one San Antonio high school teacher, long hours are just part of the profession.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

As Texas lawmakers prepare to tackle the thorny data center issue next session, what can we learn from Virginia's experience?

Texas builders struggle to finish new homes to meet growth as data centers with deeper pockets poach electricians.

The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.

Big changes are coming to the Pearl District, with new retail space planned along Avenue A as part of a push to bring more people to the area during the week.

While East Texas areas are struggling with a chronic lack of care, hope is being seen in the South and West.

The couple’s latest $750 million investment will help build a new Austin medical center that will provide specialized care, such as MD Anderson cancer treatment, and integrate AI into care.

Admissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students.

So far this year, cryptocurrency PACs have spent more than $2.5 million on Texas congressional candidates, up from $1 million in 2024.

Diana Padilla has spent a decade teaching Rio Grande Valley residents how to farm and was set to expand across the rest of the state, first in Kaufman County.

The city has ramped up encampment enforcement while officials concede there aren’t enough beds for those displaced.

Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.

Daisy Padilla, co-owner of Charlotte Panaderia in San Antonio, said higher fuel prices are making deliveries more expensive and could push the business to start charging customers for its typically free drop-offs.

Production in West Texas has helped the U.S. stabilize its demand for foreign oil amid the Iran war, despite drilling fewer oil wells.

After a dizzying string of court actions on smokeable hemp this week, Texas 15th Court of Appeals agreed to allow the sale of the drug until May 14.

The tax break is one of the state’s costliest incentive programs and soon to be the most expensive of its kind in the nation.

President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 includes $30 million for land acquisition for the site of a new veteran medical center in San Antonio. If approved, a new center would replace the current Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Tyler has spent the last decade remaking its parks and sidewalks to allure families. At the same time, a constellation of groups are helping parents take care of their families.

The city, which does not have a paid family leave policy, established the program to help new parents return to work without sacrificing bonding with their new babies.

Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks made their fortune in the oil business. They’ve deployed millions of dollars to pull the Texas GOP and Legislature toward their hardline stances.

The cost for some United States Postal Service (USPS) options could change at the end of April.

The family-owned store on South Flores Street sold hats this week with the message “Crazy Hispanic Fans” written across the front.

An investigation ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott found that less than half a percent of federal money spent on child care scholarships in Texas was considered “improper.”

The panelists at the Dallas event hosted by The Texas Tribune said “Y’all Street” is poised to become the nation's financial capital.