Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin defended opposition to large AI data centers, arguing that slower construction could give society time to address cybersecurity and biological threats without significantly delaying AI progress. His comments come as Texas data center companies expand operations and the governor-elect proposes a moratorium on new data center approvals.
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A New World screwworm infested zone was established after the pest was detected in cattle in Mitchell County. The zone covers portions of Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan, and Scurry counties, with movement restrictions and surveillance to remain active for a minimum of three months after the final positive case.
Texas Animal Health Commission, state agency reporting the infested zone
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The San Antonio Botanical Garden and community partners planted 1,000 native trees along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County on Thursday as part of a five-year effort to restore 50,000 trees after 2025 flooding. The initiative, called TREES, aims to restore riverbank areas stripped of native trees and help stabilize banks, filter water, and provide wildlife habitat.
$3 million for investment in TREES initiative through Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
San Antonio Botanical Garden, organizer of tree planting initiative; Katherine Trumble, president and CEO of San Antonio Botanical Garden; Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, investor in restoration initiative
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A woman died after being stabbed on North Akard Street in downtown Dallas late Friday night. Police arrested and charged Jimmy Spurger Jr., 54, with murder.
Jimmy Spurger Jr., arrested and charged with murder; Dallas Police, arrested suspect and responded to incident; Dallas Fire-Rescue, transported victim to hospital
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The Federation of American Scientists examined data center development agreements in 2026, finding many negotiations conducted behind closed doors with non-disclosure agreements limiting public input. Meanwhile, investment analysts expressed concern that Democratic electoral victories in Texas and other states could lead to stricter AI regulations and data center delays.
Sources note data centers may receive tax breaks that could outweigh financial benefits to communities, and mention new tax revenue as a potential benefit communities consider, but provide no specific tax effect statement.
Federation of American Scientists, organization researching data center agreements and transparency; The Motley Fool, investment analysis firm assessing regulatory impacts
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One person died and three others were critically injured Friday morning in a crash involving four motorcycles near the intersection of State Highway 87 and State Highway Loop 108 West in Port Bolivar. The incident occurred during the Lone Star Rally motorcycle event.
Michael Johnson, deceased, 25-year-old from Cedar Hill; Galveston County Sheriff's Office, investigating authorities; Sheriff's Chief Deputy Melencio Villareal, responding official
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A study led by scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the National Cancer Institute found that women in South Texas, including San Antonio, have higher rates of endometrial cancer than women elsewhere in the state, with young Latinas facing even higher rates.
Dr. Edward Kost, Study author and board-certified gynecologic oncologist at Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio; University of Texas at San Antonio, Study co-leader; National Cancer Institute, Study co-leader
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A woman died early Sunday after exiting a moving vehicle in west Harris County. The driver, Gerardo Rodriguez, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
Gerardo Rodriguez, Driver of the vehicle; Berenice Barraza, Passenger who exited the vehicle; Harris County Sheriff's Office, Investigating authorities
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After Democrats won the 2026 Texas midterm elections, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said political turnover creates an opportunity to legalize sports gambling in Texas. Jones has long supported legalizing sports betting and expressed this view on his team's radio station.
Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner; James Talarico, Democrat elected to Texas Senate; Gina Hinojosa, Democrat elected Texas Governor and 3 more
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