Man Goes To Take 5. Then He Realizes They Swapped Out A Car Part Without Telling Him “The oil is the life of your car." Motor1 · Aug 7
Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight. The Texas Tribune · Aug 7
The Growing Role of Recruiting Companies in Texas in Workforce Development Texas has become one of the most dynamic business environments in the United States, attracting companies across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, logistics, energy, and professional services inkl · Aug 7
Michael Dell's son Zach Dell wants a battery in every American home that can provide 36 hours of backup, survive Texas summers and Chicago winters Zach Dell, son of Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell, is building Base Power into a major home battery company, with a goal of putting backup batteries in homes across the US. The Austin-based startup has installed more than 23,000 batteries, raised $1 billion in fresh funding and reached a $13… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Consume Three Times More Terafab AI Compute Than Tesla Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk says that the new Terafab semiconductor manufacturing facility in Grimes County, Texas, will serve both the Optimus robot and SpaceX’s “AI spacecraft”. Benzinga · Aug 7
Massive Salmonella Egg Recall Impacts Five Brands Across Six States With Sell-by Dates Through 17 August More than 19 million eggs sold under five brands across six US states have been recalled as a Salmonella outbreak reaches 98 cases. International Business Times UK · Aug 6
Popeyes sued for $1.5 million after customers claim they found 'condom-like' object in fried chicken A Popeyes restaurant in Houston, Texas, is facing a lawsuit after two customers alleged they found a "condom-like foreign object" embedded inside a piece of fried chicken during what was supposed to be a routine family meal. Plaintiffs Justin Howard and Danielle McKinnon claim they continue to suffer physical discomfort,… The Times of India · Aug 6
Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash 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. The Texas Tribune · Aug 6
Appeals court rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to overturn Texas State Fair gun ban The fair banned firearms in 2024 after a shooting at Fair Park. Paxton’s lawsuit has faced multiple setbacks, the latest from a court appointed entirely by Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas Tribune · Aug 6
‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas The Independent UK · Aug 6
'Islamification of the country has to stop': McKinney council meeting extends for 5 hours over debate on mosque project, plan gets nod after massive fight The McKinney City Council meeting Wednesday extended till later night as they were discussing a site plan for a new mosque in the Texas city. After five hours of discussion, all seven council members voted unanimously to approve the site plan, though more than 100 people signed up to speak… The Times of India · Aug 6
SpaceX, Tesla Confirm Terafab Site as Chip Demand Outruns Global Supply SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) on Thursday confirmed Grimes County, Texas as the permanent home for Terafab, the companies’ giant semiconductor manufacturing venture. Benzinga · Aug 6
Lack of broadband service, funding gives rise to telehealth services in rural clinics Clinics with better internet connections are now offering telehealth services to patients who can’t do it from their homes. The Texas Tribune · Aug 6
Texas Pharmacy Recalls Compounded Glutathione Vials After Patients Report Fever, Chills and Racing Heartbeat A Texas pharmacy recalled compounded glutathione vials over elevated endotoxin. See the lot numbers, reported reactions, and what patients should do. Medical Daily · Aug 6
Sports Illustrated · Aug 6 Every Arch Manning Prediction Market on Kalshi: Heisman, No. 1 Pick, More Kalshi backs a breakout season for Arch Manning based on his current market prices.
The Times of India · Aug 6 In 1918, oil transformed a Texas farming hamlet from 340 people to 16,000 almost overnight; four years later, the boom was over A Texas farming town named Desdemona experienced a dramatic transformation after oil was discovered in 1918. Its population surged from a few hundred to thousands seeking fortune in the oilfields. However, overdrilling led to a sharp decline in oil production and the boom's end by 1922. The rapid growth brought…
The Economic Times · Aug 6 Deadly fungus outbreak in US: What is Candida auris, symptoms, who all are at risk as cases rise across 23 states This year, over 3,100 cases of drug-resistant Candida auris have emerged across twenty-three states in the US, with Texas and Michigan reporting the highest rates. This dangerous fungus primarily spreads in healthcare environments and poses serious risks to critically ill patients and those with compromised immune systems. Symptoms often resemble…
inkl · Aug 6 AI in Insurance Claims: What Automated Review Can and Can't Decide How AI insurance claims review actually works, what regulators now require, and where a human still has to sign off on the decision.
inkl · Aug 6 How Second Chance Month Went From Proclamation to Policy Second Chance Month began as an April designation. Here's what it has actually produced in law, hiring policy, and record clearing across the U.S.
The Economic Times · Aug 6 A $150 mn contract for migrant kids' lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concerns A Texas law firm received a $150 million contract for migrant child legal aid. This firm has limited immigration law experience and ties to the administration. Legal aid groups expressed concern over children's due process rights. The administration also let a previous contract with experienced groups expire. This move raises…
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Texas judge rules that law regulating firearm suppressors and some guns can't be enforced A Texas judge has struck down the National Firearms Act to knock regulations on firearm suppressors and some guns
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Trump administration awards massive migrant child contract to Texas firm IN FULL
We Got This Covered · Aug 5 Texas man bites into Whataburger chicken strip. Then he sees something green: ‘It’s my birthday too’ Not the birthday gift anyone is ever hoping to find.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Legal aid groups alarmed as Trump administration awards $150M migrant child contract to Texas firm Legal aid groups are raising concerns after the Trump administration awarded a $150 million contract to a small Texas law firm with limited experience in immigration law
Latin Times · Aug 5 Report: James Talarico Voted Using Parents' Address After Accusing Rival Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud The investigation, which reviewed Travis County records, found James Talarico bought a home in June 2022 but did not change his voter registration address for more than two years.