Texas Data Center Boom Looks to Natural Gas For Power
October 15, 2025 – Texas’ data center boom is pushing the state closer to new natural gas generation as the only fast, reliable way to meet unprecedented power demand`s. With AI compute farms and hyperscale server hubs sprouting up across the state, industry and grid operators are raising concerns about whether existing electricity infrastructure can keep up. Many data center developers are already opting to build their own...
Barbara Allen Romack
December 6, 1940 ~ October 14, 2025 (age 84) Barbara Romack Obituary Memorial Service for Barbara Allen Romack, age 84, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Barbara passed away on October 14, 2025 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Full obituary forthcoming. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com Barbara Allen...
Ellen Sue Clayton
June 8, 1942 ~ October 12, 2025 (age 83) In Loving Memory of Ellen Sue Clayton June 8, 1942 – October 12, 2025 With profound love and gratitude, the family of Ellen Sue Clayton celebrates her beautiful life and peaceful passing on October 12, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on June 8, 1942, in Sulphur Springs, TX, Ellen Sue lived a life defined by strength and generosity of spirit. A gifted and successful cosmetologist,...
TxDOT Aims to Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
Oct. 14, 2025 – By Victoria Burns – AUSTIN — TxDOT is working with other state agencies to actively monitor illegal dumping across the state. The initiative that began in San Antonio is now expanding its scope into new territories, adding a new twist to the “Don’t Mess with Texas®” attitude that has inspired Texans to keep our roads and highways clean. “We are currently in the process of outfitting our embedded...
Abbott Announces $278 Million Loan for Freestone County Power Plant Ahead of Data Center Boom
October 15, 2025 – Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan to support construction of a 460-megawatt natural gas power plant in Freestone County, part of Calpine Corporation’s new Pin Oak Creek Energy Center. The $278.3 million low-interest loan—covering 60% of the $464 million project—marks the fourth TxEF agreement since the program began earlier this year. Set to begin operation before summer...
Ionic, Nscale Deal Highlights AI Growth as Texas Data Center Boom Accelerates
October 15, 2025 – A major lease agreement between Ionic Digital and Nscale is boosting Texas’s rising role in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. Under a contract announced in mid-October 2025, Nscale will lease the full 234-megawatt capacity of Ionic Digital’s Cedarvale facility in Ward County. The agreement is a 10-year, triple-net lease valued at about $2 billion, giving Ionic steady revenue while...
Marion H. Wheeler Jr.
February 9, 1945 — October 8, 2025 Yorba Linda Funeral service for Marion H. Wheeler Jr., age 80 of Yorba Linda, California will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at East Caney Baptist Church. Interment will follow at East Caney Cemetery with Bryan Kendrick, Rodney Johnson, Adrian Golden, Joey Stephens, Nathaniel McAllister, Keyvon Poole, D’Vaugnte Johnson, and Kevin Spain serving as pallbearers. James Emanuel, James...
Target and Walmart Push Back on New Retail Theft Laws, Citing Self-Checkout Losses
October 14, 2025 – Large retailers including Target and Walmart are pushing back against a newly proposed law aimed at curbing retail theft by increasing oversight and regulation of self-checkout lanes. The proposed legislation would require stricter rules for self-checkout systems, including more staff monitoring, item caps, and possibly removing access to some kiosks altogether. Retailers argue that while theft is a growing...
Commissioner Miller Kicks Off Texas Taste Tour for National School Lunch Week
This Year’s Event Takes Students on a Nutritional Journey Across the Lone Star State October 14, 2025 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller kicked off National School Lunch Week today, celebrating healthy Texas foods with the theme, Texas Taste Tour: Your School Lunch Passport. During the week of October 13-17, 2025, schools will take students on a healthy-food journey with stops in different agricultural regions of...
Dalia Nino de Torres
Dalia Nino de Torres August 4, 1973 ~ October 13, 2025 (age 52)Full obituary forthcoming. Visitation: Thursday October 16, 2025 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at West Oaks Funeral Home500 S. Hillcrest DriveSulphur Springs, TX 75482 Rosary: Thursday October 16, 2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at West Oaks Funeral Home500 S. Hillcrest DriveSulphur Springs, TX 75482 Funeral Mass: Friday October 17, 2025 11:00 AM St James Church in Sulphur Springs Dalia Nino...
