Application Submitted For Data Center Power Station
May 14, 2026 – Chevron is seeking a massive Texas tax break for a natural gas power plant tied to the exploding energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers, according to a new report from Mother Jones. The project, led by Chevron subsidiary Energy Forge One, would supply electricity directly to a proposed data center campus in West Texas that could ultimately serve Microsoft. The company is applying under Texas’ Jobs,...
Possible Home Invasion Shooting Results in Death
May 13, 2026 – Hopkins County Sheriff Office deputies responded to a call on County Road 4779 of Suspicious Activity. Before deputies could reach the residence another call came in at the same address of a Shooting. Upon arrival deputies reviewed Ring Camera footage showing an individual yelling and striking the front door of the home. The video also showed the individual, identified as Buck Clary, breaking the glass on the door...
Henderson County Commissioners Court Listens To Citizen Concerns On Data Centers
May 12, 2026 – ATHENS, Texas — After weeks of growing public concern, officials in Henderson County took a formal step Tuesday to address the rapid expansion of data center development across rural Texas. Following an extended public comment period that drew more than 200 attendees, county commissioners approved a resolution calling for stronger safeguards and greater state involvement in how and where large-scale data centers...
Attorney General Paxton Secures Privacy Agreement With LG
May 12, 2026 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant legal agreement with LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. aimed at strengthening consumer privacy protections for smart television users across the state. The settlement addresses concerns over the company’s use of Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology, which has been used to track and collect viewing data without users’ clear knowledge or consent. The...
Texas A&M Demands Islamic ‘University’ Cease Use of Similar Logos, Trademarks
May 11, 2026 – Texas A&M University System has formally demanded that a North Texas Islamic educational group stop using the name “TexAM University,” escalating a dispute that now involves both trademark concerns and state regulatory action. In a cease-and-desist letter issued Friday, system officials said the Richardson-based entity’s use of names such as “TexAM,” “Texas AM University,” and similar branding infringes on...
The CRCG Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair was Held May 7th
May 10, 2026 – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hopkins County Community Resource Coordination Group, in partnership with local schools and community organizations, held a Student Art Contest and Mental Health Resource Fair May 7th, 2026, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. All Hopkins County students in grades 6 through 12 were welcome to participate. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this...
State Orders Unapproved Muslim University in Richardson to Cease Operations
May 8, 2026 – RICHARDSON, Texas — State regulators have ordered a Richardson-based institution operating as “Texas American Muslim University at Dallas” to immediately shut down, citing violations of Texas higher education law. On Thursday, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board announced that the organization—also referred to as “TexAM University at Dallas”—had been offering degree programs without proper authorization....
Owe Child Support? Your Passport Might Get Revoked
May 8, 2026 – The U.S. State Department is preparing to revoke the passports of thousands of Americans who owe large amounts of unpaid child support, marking a significant expansion of federal enforcement efforts. Officials confirmed that the policy will take effect Friday and will initially target individuals with debts of $100,000 or more. According to data provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, approximately...
Texas Responds to Uptick in ‘Bad Teachers’
May 7, 2026 – State officials have rolled out a new tool aimed at strengthening safeguards for students by improving how educator misconduct is tracked across agencies in Texas. The Texas Education Agency recently connected to the Search Engine for Multi-Agency Reportable Conduct, or SEMARC, a centralized pre-screening system designed to flag individuals with records of serious misconduct. The system compiles data from multiple...
Grand Prairie Cancels “Muslims Only” Event
May 7, 2026 – A planned private event at a city-owned water park in Grand Prairie has been canceled following mounting public criticism and pressure from state officials. The event, known as “DFW Epic Eid,” had been scheduled for June 1 at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, a facility owned by the city and operated by a private management company. The controversy began after media personalities, including Sara Gonzales, drew...
