Local

Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule

Texas’ utility regulator on Thursday adopted a rule requiring cryptocurrency mining facilities connected to the state’s main electric…

Local

Tuition freeze could strap universities

When Jason Tomlinson presented a proposed tuition increase to the board of regents at Texas Woman’s University earlier…

Local

State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum for Texas public schools

A majority of the Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to a state-authored curriculum under…

Elections

Incoming House District 6 Rep. Alders announces staff

Newly elected House District 6 Representative Daniel Alders, a Tyler native, announced his staff ahead of the 89th…

Texas

Texas installs more buoys along Rio Grande, Abbott says

AUSTIN — Texas has begun installing more buoys on the Rio Grande, despite an ongoing federal lawsuit challenging…

Texas

Surge in energy demand concentrated among a few states — Texas is one of them

The demand for energy in the U.S. has grown rapidly throughout the last three years. The nation’s surge…

Texas

Abbott wants to make Texas ‘No. 1 in advanced nuclear power’

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott signaled strong support for a reemerging nuclear power industry Monday, publishing a report…

Local

Amid nationwide fluoride debate, East Texas city that pioneered practice has stopped it

The city of Marshall hasn’t added fluoride to its water for about a year. The machinery that added…

Crime

Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first

Texas can proceed with scheduling the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson despite his claims of innocence…

Crime

Editorial: Who is the real Robert Roberson? Truth about death row inmate is a muddy mess

Depending on whose testimony, evidence, letter or statement you believe, Texas will execute an innocent man — a…