Stories from the Coastal Bend and across Texas when regional or state actions directly affect local communities. This section provides broader context for issues shaping life in Kingsville and surrounding areas.
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The tradeoffs of energy growth in South Texas
A three-part look at how Texas’ energy expansion reaches South Texas communities, from the Port of Corpus Christi to inland counties. Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a three-part series examining what “energy dominance” means for South Texas…
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Beyond the Port: the inland infrastructure powering energy exports
A three-part look at how Texas’ energy expansion reaches South Texas communities, from the Port of Corpus Christi to inland counties. Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in a three-part series examining what “energy dominance” means for South Texas…
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Why Corpus Christi has become a focal point in Texas’ energy expansion
A three-part look at how Texas’ energy expansion reaches South Texas communities, from the Port of Corpus Christi to inland counties. Editor’s Note: Last week, state and national leaders gathered at the Port of Corpus Christi to promote Texas’ growing…
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Texas’ Data Center boom: Why it matters for South Texas, even if none are slated here yet
By Kingsville Independent News Staff Texas is experiencing rapid growth in data center construction, driven by inexpensive land, competitive energy prices and access to fast-growing population centers. Commercial real estate firm CBRE reports Texas is now one of the fastest-growing…
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Decisions in Austin may influence future water reliability for South Texas
State water board to consider flood-warning programs, major grants and long-term funding tools at its Dec. 16 meeting By Kingsville Independent News Staff AUSTIN — The Texas Water Development Board will meet Tuesday, Dec. 16, to consider a wide range…
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Texas set to make $20 billion investment in water after voters approve Proposition 4
Texas will use $1 billion in sales tax a year for the next two decades to help secure the state’s water supply. By Alejandra Martinez, Texas Tribune Texas is poised to make the largest investment in its water supply in…
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