Texas made headlines by being the first state to buy bitcoin for its treasury. This move sparked a wave of similar actions across the country. Other states are now following suit, eager to get a piece of the cryptocurrency pie. The Lone Star State invested about five million dollars in the BlackRoc
Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra
Texas is becoming a hotspot for solar panel production. In Wilmer, just outside Dallas, T1 Energy's G1_Dallas plant is buzzing with activity. Here, robots and humans work side by side to produce 20, 000 solar panels daily. This advanced facility, which opened last year, employs 1, 200 people and ope
Orangetheory Fitness is making waves with a special offer: a membership for just $2 per day. This deal is live from December 26 to January 31, perfect for those looking to get a head start on their 2026 fitness goals. The program is a mix of strength training and cardio, designed to suit all fitnes
Orange County saw a flurry of restaurant closures and reopenings in the first week of January. Health inspectors were busy, ensuring places to eat meet safety standards. A Chevron station in Orange had to pause food sales on January 7th. The reason for the shutdown wasn't made public. Fortunately,
Texas experienced some unusually warm weather this week, with temperatures soaring higher than usual for this time of year. On Tuesday, Del Rio International Airport recorded a high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit, which broke the previous record of 82 degrees set in 1989 and 2023. This wasn't the only pla
Orange County has seen a wave of new businesses and faces in recent months. From grocers to bookstores, the retail scene is buzzing with activity. A new med spa has opened its doors in Newport Beach. This place is all about high-tech skincare and a fancy patient experience. The owner, a board-certi
Texas is famous for loving private property and hating government spending. So, why has the state been buying up land left and right to grow its parks? It all started with a simple argument on social media. A few years back, Doug Deason, a big-time Republican donor, posted about wind turbines hurti
Texas is a great place to retire. It has no state income tax. This means retirees keep more of their money. The cost of living is also lower than in many other states. Plus, the weather is warm most of the year. Jefferson County is a good choice for retirees. Beaumont is the biggest city there. It
