Texas invests $360 million in new 456-megawatt natural gas plant in Houston to boost grid reliability, create jobs, and meet growing energy demands in America's fastest-growing region.
Explore Texas's evolution through historic maps at the 2025 Save Texas History Symposium, featuring student research and expert presentations on the cartographic journey that shaped the Lone Star State.
"Texas Gov Abbott launches sweeping operation to clear Austin homeless camps, resulting in 48 camp removals, 24 felony arrests, and seizure of weapons and drugs in just one week."
Career diplomat Jennifer Wicks McNamara nominated as US Ambassador to Vietnam amid strategic focus on Indo-Pacific, awaiting Senate confirmation after October 2025 submission.
US-Canada trade tensions escalate over auto tariffs while maintaining strong energy and agricultural ties, as Treasury Secretary Bessent and Finance Minister Champagne meet to address their complex economic partnership.
Gov. Abbott appoints Sheriff Kelly Rowe to lead Texas Jail Standards Commission, bringing 30+ years of law enforcement experience to oversee county jail operations statewide.
"US and Australia launch $1 billion critical minerals alliance to break China's 85% control of rare earth processing, pledging streamlined permits and market protections."
US and Australia forge $3B critical minerals deal to counter China's dominance, expanding cooperation in defense, space, and technology while securing $53B in strategic resources.
Texas Land Office bolsters transparency with new Open Government Director while returning historic Davy Crockett Alamo artifact to state, marking dual progress in accountability and preservation.
Gas prices drop 4.6% to $3.06/gallon amid Trump's "Energy Dominance Month," but experts warn his termination of $8B in DOE grants could drive costs higher in coming months.
