Elon Musk wants control of a public beach
(kut.org)
Elon Musk wants control of a public beach. The state of Texas is preparing to give it to him.
Elon Musk wants control of a public beach. The state of Texas is preparing to give it to him.
Video shows Texas doctor with measles treating kids
(apnews.com)
Iran and the US prepare for a second round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Rome
Iran and the US prepare for a second round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in Rome
America's Magical Thinking about Housing
(theatlantic.com)
The city of Austin built a lot of homes. Now rent is falling, and some people seem to think that’s a bad thing.
The city of Austin built a lot of homes. Now rent is falling, and some people seem to think that’s a bad thing.
India's Waaree to double its solar module output at its Texas factory
(electrek.co)
Facing potential 40% tariffs on India-made solar modules, India’s Waaree Energies is doubling its manufacturing capacity at its Texas factory.
Facing potential 40% tariffs on India-made solar modules, India’s Waaree Energies is doubling its manufacturing capacity at its Texas factory.
Troops arrive at the border to help with enforcement despite fewer crossings
(npr.org)
PRESIDIO, Texas — Apart from the thrum of traffic, it's a quiet afternoon in this town of roughly 6,000 along the southwest border where the Trump administration has deployed some 10,000 active-duty soldiers – a move that's part of the president's campaign promise to stop irregular crossings into the United States.
PRESIDIO, Texas — Apart from the thrum of traffic, it's a quiet afternoon in this town of roughly 6,000 along the southwest border where the Trump administration has deployed some 10,000 active-duty soldiers – a move that's part of the president's campaign promise to stop irregular crossings into the United States.
Second child died from measles-related causes in Texas
(apnews.com)
A second unvaccinated school-aged child in West Texas died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.
A second unvaccinated school-aged child in West Texas died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.
Texas Attempt to Kickstart New Gas-Fired Power Is Stumbling
(bloomberg.com)
A Texas experiment to fund new natural gas-burning power plants with $5 billion in public loans is faltering as several of the proposed facilities drop out, threatening the state’s efforts to meet growing electricity demand.
A Texas experiment to fund new natural gas-burning power plants with $5 billion in public loans is faltering as several of the proposed facilities drop out, threatening the state’s efforts to meet growing electricity demand.
Rothko Chapel
(wikipedia.org)
The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel in Houston, Texas, founded by John and Dominique de Menil.
The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel in Houston, Texas, founded by John and Dominique de Menil.
Texas children treated for Vitamin A toxicity as medical disinformation spreads
(texasstandard.org)
Medical disinformation connected to the West Texas measles outbreak has created a new problem. Children are being treated for toxic levels of vitamin A.
Medical disinformation connected to the West Texas measles outbreak has created a new problem. Children are being treated for toxic levels of vitamin A.
'Water Is the New Oil' as Texas Cities Square Off over Aquifers
(insideclimatenews.org)
In Central Texas, a bitter fight over a $1 billion water project offers a preview of the future for much of the state as decades of rapid growth push past the local limits of its most vital natural resource.
In Central Texas, a bitter fight over a $1 billion water project offers a preview of the future for much of the state as decades of rapid growth push past the local limits of its most vital natural resource.
Fort Worth – Now 10th largest US city
(wikipedia.org)
Fort Worth is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) into Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties.
Fort Worth is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) into Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties.
Texas measles cases rise to 400, the outbreak's biggest 3-day spike
(texastribune.org)
The number of measles cases has risen to 400, a spike of 73 cases over the last three days, as the historical outbreak continues to rage on in West Texas, according to state officials on Friday. Of those, 41 patients have been hospitalized.
The number of measles cases has risen to 400, a spike of 73 cases over the last three days, as the historical outbreak continues to rage on in West Texas, according to state officials on Friday. Of those, 41 patients have been hospitalized.
In Jail Without a Lawyer: How a Texas Town Fails Poor Defendants
(nytimes.com)
People in Maverick County spend months in jail waiting to be charged with minor crimes. Some are simply lost in the system.
People in Maverick County spend months in jail waiting to be charged with minor crimes. Some are simply lost in the system.
Texas is poised to make measles a nationwide epidemic
(texastribune.org)
With its measles outbreak spreading to two additional states, Texas is on track to becoming the cause of a national epidemic if it doesn’t start vaccinating more people, according to public health experts.
With its measles outbreak spreading to two additional states, Texas is on track to becoming the cause of a national epidemic if it doesn’t start vaccinating more people, according to public health experts.
US measles cases reach 5-year high; 15 states report cases, Texas outbreak grows
(arstechnica.com)
The US has now recorded over 300 measles cases just three months into 2025, exceeding the yearly case counts for all years after 2019.
The US has now recorded over 300 measles cases just three months into 2025, exceeding the yearly case counts for all years after 2019.
His daughter was America's first measles death in a decade
(theatlantic.com)
Peter greeted me in the mostly empty gravel parking lot of a Mennonite church on the outskirts of Seminole, a small city in West Texas surrounded by cotton and peanut fields.
Peter greeted me in the mostly empty gravel parking lot of a Mennonite church on the outskirts of Seminole, a small city in West Texas surrounded by cotton and peanut fields.
Health experts fear the West Texas measles outbreak may be larger than reported
(statnews.com)
The growing measles outbreak centered in West Texas, with cases reaching into New Mexico and now Oklahoma, is the country’s largest in six years. But experts say that even with more than 250 cases reported across the three states, the outbreak is likely much larger.
The growing measles outbreak centered in West Texas, with cases reaching into New Mexico and now Oklahoma, is the country’s largest in six years. But experts say that even with more than 250 cases reported across the three states, the outbreak is likely much larger.
Charter school superintendent makes $870k. For district with 1k students
(texastribune.org)
On paper, Salvador Cavazos earns less than $300,000 to run Valere Public Schools, a small Texas charter network. But taxpayers likely aren’t aware that his total pay makes him one of the country’s highest-earning superintendents.
On paper, Salvador Cavazos earns less than $300,000 to run Valere Public Schools, a small Texas charter network. But taxpayers likely aren’t aware that his total pay makes him one of the country’s highest-earning superintendents.
Measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico now 208 cases, 2 deaths
(arstechnica.com)
The measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has reached 208 cases.
The measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has reached 208 cases.
SpaceX's Texas Starlink Factory Produces 15,000 Dishes per Day
(pcmag.com)
SpaceX has published a rare behind-the-scenes video of its Starlink dish factory in Bastrop, Texas, which is preparing to expand.
SpaceX has published a rare behind-the-scenes video of its Starlink dish factory in Bastrop, Texas, which is preparing to expand.
There Was a Texas Lottery Arbitrage
(bloomberg.com)
I assume it is rarely a positive-expected-value play to buy every possible lottery ticket, but not never. For instance, here’s how Lotto Texas works:
I assume it is rarely a positive-expected-value play to buy every possible lottery ticket, but not never. For instance, here’s how Lotto Texas works:
44 Wheels stolen from Teslas in League City parking lot
(click2houston.com)
The League City Police Department is investigating the theft of tires from 11 Tesla vehicles at 2455 Tuscan Lakes Blvd.
The League City Police Department is investigating the theft of tires from 11 Tesla vehicles at 2455 Tuscan Lakes Blvd.
PFAS in fertilisers blamed for killing livestock in Texas and wreaking havoc
(chemistryworld.com)
The mystery of why farmers had started falling ill in Johnson County, Texas and what killed the fish in their ponds and livestock on their ranches may have been solved.
The mystery of why farmers had started falling ill in Johnson County, Texas and what killed the fish in their ponds and livestock on their ranches may have been solved.
Amazon’s delivery drones are grounded in College Station, Texas
(wired.com)
Amazon’s drones met more resistance in College Station, Texas, than in any other city in the US. Now they’re gone—and a sense of peace and privacy has been restored.
Amazon’s drones met more resistance in College Station, Texas, than in any other city in the US. Now they’re gone—and a sense of peace and privacy has been restored.
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak
(nytimes.com)
A child has died of measles in West Texas, the first known death in an outbreak that is spreading in the region and in neighboring New Mexico, state health officials said on Wednesday.
A child has died of measles in West Texas, the first known death in an outbreak that is spreading in the region and in neighboring New Mexico, state health officials said on Wednesday.
Texas official warns against "measles parties" as outbreak keeps growing
(arstechnica.com)
A Texas health authority is warning against "measles parties" as the outbreak in West Texas grew to at least 146 cases, with 20 hospitalized and one unvaccinated school-age child dead. The outbreak continues to mainly be in unvaccinated children.
A Texas health authority is warning against "measles parties" as the outbreak in West Texas grew to at least 146 cases, with 20 hospitalized and one unvaccinated school-age child dead. The outbreak continues to mainly be in unvaccinated children.
Texas measles outbreak rises to 146 cases spanning more than 9 counties
(pbs.org)
DALLAS (AP) — The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.
DALLAS (AP) — The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.
The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Even Scarier Than It Looks
(nytimes.com)
The news that an outbreak in Texas has caused the nation’s first confirmed measles death in a decade — an unvaccinated child — is as unsurprising as it is tragic.
The news that an outbreak in Texas has caused the nation’s first confirmed measles death in a decade — an unvaccinated child — is as unsurprising as it is tragic.