July 21, 2026 This Texas startup wants to reinvent desalination with a spinning membrane BY Louise Imber Growing up in Las Vegas, Hunter Manz took annual trips to nearby Lake Mead with his father. Each year, he watched the reservoir, Southern Nevada’s primary water source, recede further, sparking an early interest in water conservation. As … Continue reading This Texas startup wants to reinvent desalination with a spinning membrane
Texas opinion says chance elements can make machines illegal gambling Suswati Basu Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a new legal opinion concluding that electronic amusement machines can fall under Texas gambling laws when chance plays any part in whether a player receives something of value. The June 10 opinion came after … Continue reading Texas opinion says chance elements can make machines illegal gambling
Texas Tech warns Big 12 sanctions could spark massive liability fight Suswati Basu The Big 12 is considering its next move after receiving a warning from the Texas Attorney General’s Office that any attempt to punish could lead to significant legal consequences. A June 11 letter sent to Commissioner Brett Yormark and board … Continue reading Texas Tech warns Big 12 sanctions could spark massive liability fight
Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow. By Anna Washenko June 3, 2026 Tada Images/Shutterstock We’re continuing to see the impact of the wave of age verification laws being passed by US state governments over the last year. Apple announced … Continue reading Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
Texas AG sues Netflix, claiming the streaming service collects user data without consent By Anna Washenko Updated: May 11, 2026 Sergio Flores/Getty Images Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix. Paxton argues that the streaming service collected user data, including from children’s accounts, despite claims otherwise by the company. The suit … Continue reading Texas AG sues Netflix, claiming the streaming service collects user data without consent
March 17, 2026 Tecovas identified a storytelling OKR. It became a true ‘Love Letter to Texas’ BY Anna-Louise Jackson About three years ago, David Lafitte surveyed the website, social media, and marketing content from Tecovas, the Western apparel brand he leads, and realized that the messaging had become “very diluted.” So the Austin-based company decided to … Continue reading Tecovas identified a storytelling OKR. It became a true ‘Love Letter to Texas’
September 24, 2025 OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces expansion plans across U.S. on visit to Stargate AI supercluster in Texas The afternoon sun was so hot that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman traded his usual crewneck sweater for a T-shirt on the last legs of a Tuesday visit to the massive Stargate artificial intelligence data center complex … Continue reading OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces expansion plans across U.S. on visit to Stargate AI supercluster in Texas
February 27, 2025 Measles outbreak update: CDC map shows where the disease is spreading after Texas child confirmed dead Twenty-five years after the disease was declared “eliminated” in the U.S., cases are rising again, with a Texas outbreak now spreading to New Mexico. BY Michael Grothaus Measles cases continue to rise in the United States nearly … Continue reading Measles outbreak update: CDC map shows where the disease is spreading after Texas child confirmed dead
November 18, 2024 Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge The Labor Department estimated that an additional 4 million lower-paid salary workers would become eligible for overtime protections in the first year under the new rule. BY Associated Press A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from … Continue reading Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge
November 07, 2024 The age of Frankenstein franchises is coming: First IHOP-Applebee’s combo restaurant to open in Texas The brand mash-up follows a line of others, such as Taco Bell-KFC and Auntie Anne’s-Cinnabons. And we’ll likely see more, as restaurant chains continue to struggle. BY Jennifer Mattson Everyone loves a good fast-food combo meal, but what … Continue reading The age of Frankenstein franchises is coming: First IHOP-Applebee’s combo restaurant to open in Texas
