The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is set to begin trading on Monday, marking a significant milestone for one of the most capitalized new exchanges to emerge in decades. Based in Dallas, TXSE will implement a gradual launch throughout July. Initially, the exchange will allow its members, which include approved broker-dealers, banks, and trading firms, to…
The aftermath of the devastating July 4 floods in Texas has prompted the state’s emergency management chief to propose critical recommendations to lawmakers. Among these suggestions is the need to empower the agency to vet volunteers who arrive in the wake of disasters and to create clearer protocols for local officials regarding the decision to…
Recently, the head of a Texas commission dedicated to supporting criminal defense for low-income individuals was approached with an unusual request from officials associated with the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Justice sought assistance in providing legal representation for immigrant children facing deportation, according to Scott Ehlers, the executive director of the Texas Indigent…
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a significant ruling on Thursday, determining that the federal government cannot detain undocumented immigrants for more than 90 days without providing a bond hearing. This decision effectively overturns a policy from the Trump administration that mandated the detention of immigrants pending deportation without the opportunity for a hearing….
A recent update from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) outlines plans for the construction of 30-foot wall segments in two areas of Big Bend Ranch State Park, adding to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding border wall developments in the region. According to the CBP’s “Smart Wall Map,” these wall segments are slated to extend through…
Texas is on track to become the leading state in the construction of power plants designed to support data centers, according to a recent report from an environmental watchdog. This development raises alarms about the anticipated emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, which could have serious implications for climate and public health. The report…
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock has announced his resignation from the position of Texas’ chief financial officer, effective at the end of July. He communicated his decision through a resignation letter addressed to Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday. Hancock’s announcement, which was first reported by Texas Bullpen and later confirmed by Abbott, comes exactly one year…
KERR COUNTY — Alicia Baker finds it difficult to tidy up her daughter’s room. Eleven-year-old Madelyn “Emmy” Jeffrey left behind a mess of craft supplies in their San Antonio home before embarking on a trip to the Guadalupe River with her grandparents, where they tragically drowned in a flood last Fourth of July. A year…
Nearly two decades have passed since Hurricane Ike struck the Texas Gulf Coast, yet memories of the devastation remain vivid for many residents. The late summer of 2008 saw the storm wreak havoc, leaving behind piles of debris, overturned boats, and flooded highways. Goat Island, a small patch of land just east of Galveston, also…
San Marcos has made history as the first city in Texas to prohibit data centers within its limits, taking a decisive stand against the surge of these facilities and potentially paving the way for other cities to follow suit. On June 16, the San Marcos City Council approved a 4-3 vote to officially define data…
