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AI chatbots can expand access to mental health care, but UT Dallas researchers say human connection still matters.

More than 800 Granbury residents signed a petition demanding a vote of no confidence against city officials after an undisclosed data center project sparked transparency and legal concerns.

Texas has 32 proposed natural gas power plants tied to Al data centers, the report found — raising concerns about air pollution, water use and public health as the industry expands.

NRG has withdrawn its air permit application for the proposed Tolar Power Center in Hood County. Opponents call it a major victory, but the related Comanche Circle data center project remains active.

Lewisville's new AI data center ordinance will prohibit data centers in residential areas, give residents formal opportunities to share opinions on center construction with city officials, and require special-use permits in order to build data centers within city limits.

The Communities Foundation of Texas announced $10 million in grants for efforts addressing absenteeism, low literacy rates and responsible AI in schools.

The proposed language by the party’s Legislative Priorities Committee appears to have strong support from rural delegates, but it potentially stands at odds with the priorities of Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders.

Months of tension over the Comanche Circle data center erupted in Hood County Commissioners Court as officials approved the project 3-1 amid protests, legal concerns and heated exchanges.

Hill County has rescinded its one-year data center moratorium after a developer lawsuit, while approving new review policies requiring greater transparency from large projects.

Following the Fort Worth City Council's approval of a 10-year tax break, Celestica Inc. confirmed plans for a multimillion-dollar data center infrastructure campus at AllianceTexas.

Residents and local leaders packed a Granbury town hall Wednesday night to oppose proposed Al data centers.

Somervell County leaders voted to oppose new Al data center projects while Red Oak approved a major new campus after hours of public debate over growth, water and infrastructure.