Data centers use water to cool their massive arrays of computer servers. A state agency sent out a survey to figure out how much, but less than a third of the companies responded.
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TribCast
TribCast: What a new secretary of state could mean for Texas elections
With the midterms fast approaching, Texas’ top elections administrator is out the door. Who will be next — and what awaits them in the role?
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Health care
Austin-area hospitals denied miscarriage care despite clarification to Texas’ abortion ban, federal complaint alleges
Lynn Callaway says she was sent home from two hospitals, despite an infection, due to healthcare providers’ fear of the state’s abortion ban.
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Economy
Landmark $211M tax-break deal could trump SpaceX’s deal in South Texas
Following SpaceX’s arrival in 2014, another large technology company is eyeing South Texas, once known as the poorest area in Texas.
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State Government
Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crash
The plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico.
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Higher Education
UT fires public radio station leader who challenged university statements about festival security
KUT’s Debbie Hiott believes University of Texas officials terminated her because she publicly pushed back against administration claims that the station’s security plans for an inaugural festival were insufficient.
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T-Squared
Newly announced TribFest speakers grapple with the country’s hardest questions
Kevin Stitt, Sherrilyn Ifill, Karl Rove, Imani Perry, Carla Espinoza-Grcic and Avi Loeb join us this September
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T-Squared
The Tribune introduces 11 summer fellows
Our fellowship program offers college students and recent graduates hands-on professional experience in one the country’s most innovative news organizations.
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Data Centers in Texas
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Screwworm in Texas
Second screwworm case in Texas confirmed as Abbott expands state disaster declaration
A screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide.
