U.S. Approves $8.2 Billion Offshore LNG Port Near Texas; Investment Decision Expected in 2027
The U.S. Maritime Administration has approved the license application for a proposed $8.2 billion LNG export port off Texas. ST LNG still needs financing…
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They Moved to Rural Texas for Quiet. Then the Technology Boom Arrived.
Rural Texans are grappling with the arrival of huge tech projects, including massive data centers, that disrupt their quiet way of life. This growing…
Texas Funds 116,574 School-Choice Accounts as Classical Christian Schools Expand
Texas has funded more than 116,000 education accounts in its new $1 billion school-choice program, helping expand access to classical Christian schools and other…
TSMC Eyes Texas Expansion, Holds Talks on Elon Musk’s Terafab
TSMC is evaluating a manufacturing expansion in Texas and discussing involvement in Elon Musk’s Terafab, requiring TSMC to operate the facility. No final decision…
FedEx Plans $54.5 Million Expansion Near Houston, With 300 Jobs
FedEx is expanding its Cypress operations with a $54.5 million processing center designed for larger shipments. The project will add 300 jobs and is…
Lockheed Martin Plans 2,000 Texas Jobs and $300 Million Grand Prairie Expansion
Lockheed Martin will invest $300 million to expand its Grand Prairie facility, adding manufacturing space and 2,000 new jobs statewide. Automated production with Hadrian…
Briggs Distilling Opens in Texas Hill Country With Rainwater Whiskey and Room for Families
Briggs Distilling Co. launched a 9,000-square-foot venue in Driftwood, Texas, offering whiskey made with local rainwater, live music, and amenities for families and pets.
Immigration Fears Cancel San Antonio’s 20-Year Día de los Muertos Tradition
San Antonio’s Woodlawn Lake Día de los Muertos celebration, held for 20 years, is canceled this year over fears of immigration enforcement. Other major…
Logistics Company to Add 150 Jobs in Texas With 340,000-Square-Foot Expansion Near San Antonio
Hollingsworth Logistics is adding 150 jobs and consolidating its operations near San Antonio with a new 340,000-square-foot warehouse at Park35. The expansion will retain…
South Texas Businesses Struggle to Find Workers as Immigration Arrests Surge
South Texas businesses along the Texas-Mexico border struggle with worker shortages amid a steep rise in immigration arrests, affecting construction and farming sectors in…
Blue Origin Plans $554 Million Texas Factory, Bringing More Than 2,000 Jobs
Blue Origin is investing $554 million to build a satellite manufacturing hub in Hutto, Texas. The project will bring over 2,000 jobs and contribute…
Houston ISD Enrollment Drop Is Deeper Than Expected, Putting More Pressure on School Budgets
Houston’s public school district now expects a sharper enrollment decline than first estimated, creating budget pressures. The trend reflects wider regional shifts affecting schools.