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Major United States indexes saw substantial losses on Friday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released an especially weak jobs report. Meanwhile, a few economists speculated that the unemployment surge could be partly attributed to July’s Hurricane Beryl. July Jobs Report: Nonfarm...

A new Texas school linked to billionaire Elon Musk is set to open this fall and began accepting applications on Wednesday. The school follows a previous institution Musk founded for his own children and the kids of his SpaceX employees. What Happened: Texas continues to hold a special place in Musk...

Texas has emerged as the United States’ clean-energy powerhouse as future green energy capacity in the Lone Star State far surpasses other states. The Data: A post on X by Michael Thomas relayed data from the Energy Information Administration. Over the next 18 months, Texas is expected to...

In the wake of President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has warned his party not to underestimate her potential as a formidable candidate. What Happened: Cruz voiced his concerns on his podcast...

Two companies owned by Elon Musk will be getting new headquarters, according to a post from the billionaire investor.   What Happened: Following the move of electric vehicle company Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) changing its headquarters from California to Texas, Musk appears ready to make the move on...

Hurricane Beryl is forecast to weaken into a tropical storm after making landfall early Monday near Matagorda, Texas, a coastal town about 55 miles southwest of the oil and gas hub of Houston. The storm led to the closure of oil ports, hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of homes in the...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has extended a warm welcome to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk after the company’s shareholders approved its corporate move to Texas. What Happened: On Friday, took to X, formerly Twitter, and expressed his delight over Tesla’s decision to...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has formally shifted its incorporation from Delaware to Texas, according to documents submitted to the Texas secretary of state's office. What Happened: The relocation process, initiated by Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk in January, was completed late Thursday following a vote...

Uranium producer enCore Energy (NASDAQ:EU) has begun production at its Alta Mesa mine in South Texas. With this development, the company became the only U.S. producer with multiple operational uranium facilities. “The enCore team has advanced the Alta Mesa project from acquisition in...

An appellate court has ruled that Texas cannot ban books from libraries simply because they mention "b*tt and fart" and other content which some state officials may dislike. What Happened: The fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision on Thursday, The Guardian reported. The 76-...

Tornado-spawning thunderstorms wreak havoc in the U.S. Southern Plains and Ozarks, claiming at least 19 lives across four states. What Happened: The storms have caused significant destruction and fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend, Reuters reported on Monday. The death toll includes eight in...

California is the largest U.S. state by population and was once the largest solar energy producer in the U.S. In a large shake-up, Texas has surpassed California as the largest domestic solar energy producer. The Data: An article from the Financial Times outlined how Texas, which has its own energy...

Over two dozen companies have reportedly filed over 70 liens against sites developed by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk‘s SpaceX and its contractors since 2019 due to unpaid bills.  What Happened: According to Reuters, several construction companies filed liens...

Texas, prone to frequent power outages due to grid strain, is seeing a new player in the home energy storage market: Base Power.  Founded in Austin last year by Zach Dell, son of PC billionaire Michael Dell, and Justin Lopas, the company aims to provide a more...

A Texas judge has put a stop to the investigation of the media watchdog group Media Matters by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, dealing a second blow to tech billionaire and X owner Elon Musk in recent weeks. What Happened: The preliminary injunction was issued by a judge on Friday, effectively...