As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Fort Worth ISD takeover was largely based on STAAR, despite plans to replace it
Both Republicans and Democrats have said STAAR sets students up for failure, raising questions about basing a state takeover on the test’s results. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.
The federal marketplace’s health insurance premiums will cost more for many people. Enrollment runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – IntrCity SmartBus lands $30M at $140M valuation to deepen its grip on India’s intercity travel market
IntrCity SmartBus grew revenue by 67% last year and is targeting full profitability this year, as intercity travel booms across India. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas judges won’t face sanctions for turning down same-sex weddings on religious grounds
Officiating weddings isn’t a requirement for judges or justices of the peace. A new rule will let them perform only opposite-sex marriage ceremonies. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – India’s Snabbit valuation doubled to $180M in 5 months on its quick house-help bet
Snabbit has raised its third funding round in nine months. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Cluely’s Roy Lee on the ragebait strategy for startup marketing
Cluely’s Roy Lee has a message for startup founders: you should be thinking harder about how to go viral. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Cigna, Tenet Healthcare’s negotiation impasse could cost hundreds of EPISD employees coverage
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)— Hundreds of employees at the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) who have health insurance coverage under Cigna have been notified by the Hospitals of Providence that they…
Border Report – Mexico promotes affordable cross-border medical care
JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – More than 1.3 million Americans visited a doctor, a dentist, an optometrist or specialized medical care in Mexico last year. That’s a big number but medical providers…
Border Report – Border Report Live: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva in ‘Twilight Zone limbo’ waiting to be sworn in
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — It’s been more than a month since Adelita Grijalva easily won a special election to replace her father, Democratic U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, who died of cancer…