AAustin Read More Texas senators preview potential water regulations for data centers | Central AustinSeptember 2, 2026 Texas senators indicated Sept. 1 that they intend to tighten regulations on data centers during next year’s legislative…
FFort Worth Read More Fort Worth to consider forcing data center developers to show state approvalAugust 9, 2026 The city of Fort Worth is considering an ordinance that would tie data center development to approval by…
AAustin Read More How much water and power will data centers in Texas use?August 5, 2026 The high transmission line that bisects Torrie Martin’s ranch hums subtly. Occasionally the frequency changes to a droning…
TTexas Read More After hearing hours of testimony, Texas leaders want controversial power line applications deniedAugust 1, 2026 Project Summary: This story is supported by the Pulitzer Center and is part of the “Texas Energy Crossroads” project, a…
TTexas Read More New power lines could prevent blackouts in TexasJuly 30, 2026 Opponents of new ultra-high-voltage transmission lines voiced their concerns into the wee hours of the morning at a…
EEl Paso Read More City requests statewide data center ratepayer protectionsJuly 30, 2026 EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso has submitted formal comments to the Public Utility…
EEl Paso Read More El Paso intervenes in El Paso Electric data center rate caseJuly 21, 2026 EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso City Council has authorized the City Attorney’s Office to intervene…
LLubbock Read More Lubbock tenant lawsuit over utility shutoff moves to new phaseJuly 1, 2026 LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A Lubbock woman’s lawsuit over a winter utility shutoff entered a new phase Tuesday…
TTexas Read More 1,300 Texas landowners say they were shut out as power line route moved onto their propertyJune 29, 2026 For some Central Texas landowners, the fight over a major transmission proposal began only after the process was…
AArlington Read More Hurst City Council opposes Oncor’s rate increase request, seeks optionsOctober 24, 2025 Editor’s note: Transcript provided by CoverGov. The Hurst City Council unanimously approved a resolution Oct. 14 to oppose…
FFort Worth Read More Colleyville City Council opposes Oncor’s rate increase request as ‘excessive’October 17, 2025 Editor’s note: Transcript provided by CoverGov. Colleyville City Council members on Oct. 8 unanimously approved a resolution to…