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Here's how much Texas, Nueces County spent on OnlyFans in 2025

Here's how much Texas, Nueces County spent on OnlyFans in 2025

Wonder how much money Nueces County residents spent on OnlyFans subscriptions in 2025? Here's what we found out.
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Texas Governor Pauses Data Center Connections Amid Rising Electricity Costs

Texas Governor Pauses Data Center Connections Amid Rising Electricity Costs

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has implemented a pause on new data center connections to the state's power grid. This decision comes as a response to the rapid increase in electricity and water bills in Texas, which have risen by over 25% and 26% respectively in the past five years. The surge in costs is attributed to the growing demand from data centers, which require significant power and infrastructure investments. These costs are often passed on to consumers through utility transmission fees. The state is conducting audits to assess the impact of data centers on local communities and the environment, as well as the revenue lost from tax exemptions granted to these centers.
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Abbott Pauses ERCOT Grid Approvals for Data Centers Pending State Audit

Abbott Pauses ERCOT Grid Approvals for Data Centers Pending State Audit

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a moratorium on the approval of new data center projects until a comprehensive audit is conducted. This decision comes amid growing public concern over the rapid expansion of data centers across the state. The audit, to be conducted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), will assess various aspects of data center operations, including tax incentives, power and water usage, and community impact. The move aims to ensure that data centers comply with state regulations and prioritize the safety and quality of life for Texans.
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Texas Governor Abbott Orders Audit of Data Centers to Protect State Power Grid

Texas Governor Abbott Orders Audit of Data Centers to Protect State Power Grid

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mandated a comprehensive audit of all data centers seeking to connect to the state's power grid. This directive, issued to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), aims to ensure that new data center projects comply with state requirements before they are allowed to connect to the grid. The governor's office highlighted that ERCOT is currently reviewing over 474 gigawatts of proposed grid connections, a figure that significantly exceeds Texas' record peak electricity demand. The majority of these new power requests are from data centers, which could potentially threaten the reliability and stability of the Texas electric grid.
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How the South became America's biggest buyer's market

How the South became America's biggest buyer's market

Just a few years ago, the United States was a major seller's market, which meant home sellers had much more power than buyers. Now, you may have heard that the U.S. is becoming a buyer's market. This is useful information in general, but national data doesn't always give us a realistic ...
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Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit

Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a pause on approvals of new data center projects through the state's grid interconnection process, citing concerns that a surge in electricity demand could threaten reliability at a time when opposition to the projects is growing.
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Governor Abbott Orders Audit of Data Centers to Ensure Grid Reliability

Governor Abbott Orders Audit of Data Centers to Ensure Grid Reliability

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conduct a comprehensive audit of all data centers seeking to connect to the state's power grid. This directive aims to verify that data centers are financially self-sufficient and not overly reliant on state resources. The audit will assess the extent of state and local financial assistance received by data centers and their efforts to generate their own power. This move comes as ERCOT faces unprecedented load growth, primarily driven by data centers, which could threaten the stability of the Texas electric grid.
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Texas funds 85,344 students in first year of new school voucher program

Texas funds 85,344 students in first year of new school voucher program

Texas has funded over 85,000 students for its new school voucher program, but 121,000 remain on a waiting list. See the funding breakdown.
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Governor Abbott Orders Audit of Data Centers to Protect Texas Grid

Governor Abbott Orders Audit of Data Centers to Protect Texas Grid

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to conduct a comprehensive audit of all data centers seeking to connect to the Texas grid. This audit must be completed before any data center project can proceed. The directive aims to ensure that data centers comply with state requirements and do not jeopardize the reliability of the Texas electric grid. Currently, ERCOT is considering over 474 gigawatts of requests, primarily from data centers, which could strain the grid's capacity.
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Texas Implements Audit Requirement for Data Centers to Ensure Grid Stability

Texas Implements Audit Requirement for Data Centers to Ensure Grid Stability

Texas Implements Audit Requirement for Data Centers to Ensure Grid Stability
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Texas Governor's Race Tightens as Poll Shows Near Tie Between Abbott and Hinojosa

Texas Governor's Race Tightens as Poll Shows Near Tie Between Abbott and Hinojosa

The race for Texas governor has become highly competitive, with a new Fox News poll showing incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott leading Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa by just one percentage point. Abbott is polling at 50% compared to Hinojosa's 49%, with a margin of error of ±3 percentage points, effectively making the race a statistical tie. Hinojosa's campaign is gaining momentum, particularly among Independents and Latino voters, as she focuses on issues such as public school funding and economic relief for working Texans. The poll indicates a shift in voter sentiment, with Hinojosa's support growing among key demographics.
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‘Gift to the cartels’ Talarico renews warning over Texas THC ban

‘Gift to the cartels’ Talarico renews warning over Texas THC ban

Talarico says the state's crackdown on certain THC products will benefit drug cartels by pushing consumers back to the black market.