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politicsstate-government13 days ago•24 min saved

Abbott presses rural Texas ban on AI data centers

Gov. Greg Abbott called for banning AI data centers in rural Texas during a campaign stop, arguing they must fund their own power and water and give up tax breaks as part of a broader effort to limit their impact on local communities. The stance goes beyond a prior regulatory framework he outlined, and it coincides with rural backlash and at least one city (San Marcos) moving to ban such facilities, highlighting a broader fight over local control, infrastructure costs, and residents’ utility bills.

via The Texas Tribune|

#data-centers #east-texas #greg-abbott

politics4 months ago•25 min saved

From Texarkana to the Senate: Crockett bets East Texas can swing

Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett spent eight formative years in Texarkana and Bowie County, helping build the local Democratic Party and defend residents as a public defender; now running in a high-profile Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, she argues her East Texas roots and experience with rural and Black voters could boost turnout in a region that has trended Republican, using a bottom-up, tech-enabled campaign and surrogates to energize voters in smaller towns and counties.

via The Texas Tribune|

#democratic-turnout #east-texas #jasmine-crockett

health-and-environment10 months ago•2 min saved

Hidden Dangers of Drinking from Plastic Bottles Left in Hot Cars

Experts warn East Texans about the health risks of microplastic particles from plastic water bottles, which can break down and release chemicals when exposed to high temperatures in hot cars, especially during a heatwave, potentially leading to health issues such as reproductive problems and cancer.

via yahoo.com|

#east-texas #health-and-environment #heat-advisory

health-and-environment10 months ago•3 min saved

Experts Warn of Hidden Dangers in Plastic Water Bottles

Experts warn that hot temperatures in East Texas can cause plastic water bottles to break down and release microplastics, which may pose health risks, emphasizing the importance of reducing plastic use during extreme heat.

via The Cool Down|

#east-texas #health-and-environment #heat-advisory

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

"Severe Storms and Tornado Watch: Dallas Weather Update"

East Texas can expect warm and muggy weather with spotty showers and temperatures reaching the lower 80s. There's a possibility of storms with large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes, especially in the northwestern counties. Overnight and Friday will bring more rain and the potential for severe weather due to a weak cold front. Saturday will see heavy showers, while Sunday may have a few heavy showers in Deep East Texas. The region is expected to dry out by Monday and Tuesday.

via KLTV|

#east-texas #rainfall #severe-weather

weather2 years ago•3 min saved

"Torrential Rain Triggers Dangerous Flooding Across Southern States"

Parts of East Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley are experiencing dangerous flooding due to heavy rainfall, with some areas expected to receive up to 10 inches in a week. Flash flood watches and warnings are widespread, with some regions already exceeding 7 inches of rain. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 3 moderate risk of flash flooding, and additional rainfall of 4 to 6 inches is expected in flood-prone areas. The heavy rain is desperately needed due to severe drought conditions, but the rapid rates of rainfall are causing flooding concerns.

via The Washington Post|

#east-texas #flash-flood #flooding

cybersecurity2 years ago•0 min saved

"Potential Cybersecurity Incident Causes Network Outage and Divert Status at UT Health East Texas"

UT Health East Texas, a network of hospitals in East Texas, has been unable to accept ambulances to emergency rooms since Thanksgiving Day due to a potential cybersecurity incident. The hospital network is currently operating using downtime procedures while investigating the incident and working to bring computers back online. This incident follows a series of cyberattacks on hospitals across the United States in recent months. The Department of Health and Human Services, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the FBI have not yet commented on the situation. Cybersecurity threats to healthcare providers have been persistent, with hundreds of organizations being forced offline by cyberattacks since the start of the pandemic.

via CNN|

#ambulances #cybersecurity #cybersecurity-incident

accidentsdisasters3 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Fireworks Explosions Leave Fatalities and Injuries Across the US

One person has died and four others have been injured in a fireworks explosion at the Firehouse Nine event venue in east Texas. The incident occurred during preparations for a Fourth of July event, and no foul play is suspected. The fire is currently under investigation.

via KSLA|

#accidentsdisasters #east-texas #fatalities

weather3 years ago•1 min saved

East Texas Braces for Week-Long Power Outage After Storms

More than 34,000 of SWEPCO's 59,000 customers in Gregg County, East Texas, are without power after severe storms hit the area on Friday. Over 200,000 SWEPCO customers are without power in total, out of nearly 550,000 customers. Some counties have reported outages affecting up to 96% of customers.

via Longview News-Journal|

#customers #east-texas #power-outages

natural-disaster3 years ago•1 min saved

Tornado Touches Down in Tyler, Texas.

A tornado touched down in Tyler, Texas causing damage to businesses and homes. Reports of transformers exploding and damage at Prosthetic Orthotic Associates on East Idel Street have also been reported. KLTV viewers sent in pictures and videos of the funnel cloud forming and moving across the town. The severe weather was predicted to continue until late Thursday night and possibly into early Friday morning.

via KLTV|

#damage #east-texas #natural-disaster

weather3 years ago•1 min saved

Severe weather threat looms over Texas on Thursday.

East Texas is under a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday due to the likelihood of two rounds of strong/severe thunderstorms, with the greatest risk being strong/gusty thunderstorm winds of 70 mph or more. The northern half of East Texas is under an ENHANCED RISK, while the southern half is under a SLIGHT RISK in the risk category. Flash flooding is possible with rainfall totals of up to three inches in some areas. Residents are advised to stay weather alert and sign up for First Alert-ThunderCall.

via KLTV|

#east-texas #enhanced-risk #first-alert-weather-day