The governor said the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT must take steps to prevent the cost of data center infrastructure from being passed on to electricity customers.
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Trees in the Texas Hill Country have been consistently stressed by a lack of chill hours during the winter, leading to small crops in the summer.
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As the U.S. confronts the return of New World screwworm, researchers at the newly opened Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville are building on the work that helped eradicate the pest decades ago.
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The Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan Coordinating Committee approved Lennar Homes' request affecting endangered golden-cheeked warbler habitat, despite objections from residents and conservation advocates.
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The head of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says ranchers should report suspected screwworm cases quickly and not panic as Texas responds to the outbreak.
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Federal officials say rapid reporting is critical to stopping the flesh-eating parasite from becoming established in Texas. Miller suggested some ranchers may hesitate to report cases because of quarantine restrictions.
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A sixth case of NWS has been confirmed in a calf in La Salle County, Texas, bringing the total number of cases of NWS in the United States to six. New cases involving a calf in La Salle County and a goat in Gillespie County were confirmed Monday. Federal officials were also investigating an infested dog linked to New Mexico and Mexico.
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Balcones Canyonlands wildlife refuge, home to endangered songbird, adds more than 600 acres
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Two cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in the U.S. — in Zavala County. The parasite, carried by flies, targets the live flesh of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, pets, wildlife and humans, causing severe wounds or death. Spread of the New World screwworm could have a major economic impact on the cattle industry.
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A large solar project at the parks and recreation headquarters was celebrated Friday.
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