IREN's Texas data center project for Microsoft in Childress is running behind schedule. Microsoft requested network changes to support newer AI models, contributing to delays. The project also faced equipment shortages and a generator fire. Microsoft announced a $5 billion reduction in 2026 capital expenditure tied to the delays.
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Voters in elections across the U.S. passed measures to restrict data center construction, electing candidates who campaigned on stricter regulation. The results sparked stock market volatility, particularly affecting the Nasdaq, amid investor concerns that new political leadership could slow AI infrastructure development. Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to halt new data center construction until safeguards are established.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Friday that the company will phase out Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to make room for increased Cybercab robotaxi production. Musk did not say whether the Cybertruck would be produced elsewhere or discontinued entirely.
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IREN, a cloud service provider backed by Nvidia, said Microsoft requested changes to networking equipment at a data center project in Childress, Texas, delaying when the company expects to reach $4 billion in annual recurring revenue from year-end to January or February 2027.
$$9.7 billion for contract value for data center project
IREN, cloud service provider; project developer; Microsoft, customer; requested equipment changes; Daniel Roberts, IREN co-CEO; spoke on earnings call
Microsoft will not exercise an option to more than double its existing agreement with AI cloud provider Nscale for computing power at a Texas data center. The decision was made several months ago, before Nscale's September IPO filing, and does not affect the existing Texas contract.
$tens of billions of dollars for potential deal extension value
Microsoft, company declining to expand data center agreement; Nscale, AI cloud provider offering expanded agreement; Gina Hinojosa, governor-elect
No. 13 Texas Volleyball defeated Missouri 27-25, 25-13, 25-23 on Friday at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Missouri. The victory extended Texas' win streak to four consecutive matches and improved the Longhorns to 13-7 overall and 9-3 in SEC play.
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Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe in Lubbock announced it is closing after 18 years in business. The shop will hold its final hours on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Texas A&M lost 17-9 to South Carolina in an SEC football game on Saturday. The Aggies had 457 total yards and a 9-7 lead entering the fourth quarter but failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, including two false-start penalties near the goal line and a dropped touchdown pass. South Carolina scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, with quarterback LaNorris Sellers delivering a 41-yard touchdown run. Texas A&M is now 4-5 overall with a guaranteed losing SEC record under head coach Mike Elko.
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