It's official: Starbase is now an incorporated city in Texas
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Opposing SB37
(scottaaronson.blog)
Yesterday, the Texas State Legislature heard public comments about SB37, a bill that would give a state board direct oversight over course content and faculty hiring at public universities, perhaps inspired by Trump’s national crackdown on higher education. (See here or here for coverage.) So, encouraged by a friend in the history department, I submitted the following public comment, whatever good it will do.
Yesterday, the Texas State Legislature heard public comments about SB37, a bill that would give a state board direct oversight over course content and faculty hiring at public universities, perhaps inspired by Trump’s national crackdown on higher education. (See here or here for coverage.) So, encouraged by a friend in the history department, I submitted the following public comment, whatever good it will do.
Tesla has yet to start testing Austin robotaxi service weeks before launch
(electrek.co)
Tesla has reportedly yet to start testing its robotaxi service in Austin without a safety driver behind the wheel – just weeks before the planned launch.
Tesla has reportedly yet to start testing its robotaxi service in Austin without a safety driver behind the wheel – just weeks before the planned launch.
How a "We Buy Ugly Houses" Franchise Left a Trail of Financial Wreckage in Texas
(propublica.org)
Ronald Carver was skeptical when his investment adviser first tried to sell him on an “ugly houses” investment opportunity eight years ago. But once the Texas retiree heard the details, it seemed like a no-lose situation.
Ronald Carver was skeptical when his investment adviser first tried to sell him on an “ugly houses” investment opportunity eight years ago. But once the Texas retiree heard the details, it seemed like a no-lose situation.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring solar plants to provide power at night
(thehill.com)
The Texas Senate passed a bill Thursday that leading business interests fear would lead to an age of expensive power and rolling blackouts.
The Texas Senate passed a bill Thursday that leading business interests fear would lead to an age of expensive power and rolling blackouts.
The Crypto Racket
(texasobserver.org)
The five members of the Navarro County Commissioners Court had rarely seen such a large audience for their Tuesday meeting as they saw in October 2024, when they weighed a Colorado-based company’s application for a multimillion-dollar tax abatement—an incentive to expand its already-established cryptocurrency mine near the small North Texas town of Corsicana.
The five members of the Navarro County Commissioners Court had rarely seen such a large audience for their Tuesday meeting as they saw in October 2024, when they weighed a Colorado-based company’s application for a multimillion-dollar tax abatement—an incentive to expand its already-established cryptocurrency mine near the small North Texas town of Corsicana.
Pakistani firm shipped fentanyl analogs, scams to us
(krebsonsecurity.com)
A Texas firm recently charged with conspiring to distribute synthetic opioids in the United States is at the center of a vast network of companies in the U.S. and Pakistan whose employees are accused of using online ads to scam westerners seeking help with trademarks, book writing, mobile app development and logo designs, a new investigation reveals.
A Texas firm recently charged with conspiring to distribute synthetic opioids in the United States is at the center of a vast network of companies in the U.S. and Pakistan whose employees are accused of using online ads to scam westerners seeking help with trademarks, book writing, mobile app development and logo designs, a new investigation reveals.
Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
(bbc.com)
The area where Elon Musk's SpaceX company operates on the southern tip of Texas is to officially become a city called Starbase.
The area where Elon Musk's SpaceX company operates on the southern tip of Texas is to officially become a city called Starbase.
Elon Musk wins vote to establish his city in Starbase, Texas
(yahoo.com)
Voters in South Texas delivered Elon Musk a decisive victory, overwhelmingly approving a ballot measure to establish Starbase, Texas, as its own city.
Voters in South Texas delivered Elon Musk a decisive victory, overwhelmingly approving a ballot measure to establish Starbase, Texas, as its own city.
A Texan who built an empire of ecstasy
(texasmonthly.com)
As Texas led a global revolution in designer party drugs, one restless club kid built an empire of ecstasy. His life is an all-American story of entrepreneurship, moral flexibility, and the heedless pursuit of happiness.
As Texas led a global revolution in designer party drugs, one restless club kid built an empire of ecstasy. His life is an all-American story of entrepreneurship, moral flexibility, and the heedless pursuit of happiness.
Officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas-Houston
(texastribune.org)
President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday terminated a federal grant to help fund a long-sought high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston — saying that if the embattled project moves forward, it will have to do so without federal help at this stage.
President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday terminated a federal grant to help fund a long-sought high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston — saying that if the embattled project moves forward, it will have to do so without federal help at this stage.
Deadly Screwworm Parasite's Comeback Threatens Texas Cattle, US Beef Supply
(bloomberg.com)
After being eradicated in the US in the 1980s, the screwworm could be back as soon as this summer.
After being eradicated in the US in the 1980s, the screwworm could be back as soon as this summer.
Commercial driverless freight trucking begins in Texas
(newatlas.com)
The Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle tech startup has just launched its self-driving trucking service in Texas, starting with deliveries between Dallas and Houston.
The Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle tech startup has just launched its self-driving trucking service in Texas, starting with deliveries between Dallas and Houston.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Is Forming a City Government in Starbase, Texas
(bloomberg.com)
Some 1,500 miles from Donald Trump’s White House, Elon Musk is about to put his stamp on a new government.
Some 1,500 miles from Donald Trump’s White House, Elon Musk is about to put his stamp on a new government.
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.