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Texas' record use of solar power proves the grid relies on renewable energy

Texas' record use of solar power proves the grid relies on renewable energy

A solar array is seen Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Blue Jay solar and storage plant in Iola. A photovoltaic cell is shown at Elin Energy’s solar...

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Chris Tomlinson

Trump’s blatant gerrymandering is a call to action on racist Texas politics

Trump’s blatant gerrymandering is a call to action on racist Texas politics

My kids have gone with me to enough community meetings to know that we show up because our voices matter. I've told them so a thousand times. In...

yesterday 10

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Joy Sewing

Are salons responsible if your coat is stolen during an appointment?

Are salons responsible if your coat is stolen during an appointment?

Salons and hairdressers are usually not liable for stolen coats unless they take direct responsibility for the item. Q: My wife went to a hair...

29.07.2025 10

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Ronald Lipman

AI scooped on a politician’s affair, but do bots have free speech rights?

AI scooped on a politician’s affair, but do bots have free speech rights?

Texas state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione in a 2014 file photo. Allegations that the Republican lawmaker had a lengthy affair with a stripper have...

29.07.2025 10

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Chris Tomlinson

How honeybees can help Texas create fair redistricting maps | Opinion

The five-hour mark of a public hearing on redistricting is around the moment when eyes begin to glaze over, even for the most fervent defenders of...

28.07.2025 50

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Nick Powell

Texas wasn't ready for flooding. Now Virginia Hollis is dead. | Opinion

Texas wasn't ready for flooding. Now Virginia Hollis is dead. | Opinion

When the hearse carrying Virginia Hollis' body arrived at her home in Bellville on July 16, it was followed by Virginia's horse, Salt Lick, and her...

26.07.2025 40

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Joe Holley

Charm Taphouse & BBQ in The Woodlands blends Thai roots with Texas smoke

Charm Taphouse & BBQ in The Woodlands blends Thai roots with Texas smoke

Red curry with brisket at Charm Taphouse & BBQ Pad thai with pork belly at Charm Taphouse & BBQ Sai hua lemongrass pork sausage at Charm Taphouse &...

25.07.2025 10

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J.c. Reid

Republicans don’t trust Texans with THC, forcing them into medical marijuana

Republicans don’t trust Texans with THC, forcing them into medical marijuana

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks at a press conference at the Texas Capitol on June 23 in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to veto Senate...

25.07.2025 40

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Chris Tomlinson