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The world is moving full speed ahead with renewable energy and away from carbon-burning power — except for the United States. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. is actively falling behind in the global clean-energy race. In fact, billions of tax dollars are being spent to scrap domestic renewable projects. How does this policy choice threaten American competitiveness, national security and access to reliable affordable electric power?
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Cuba is in a deep crisis. Food and medicine are scarce; power outages are widespread. And the communist government is facing a military threat by the United States.A San Antonio organization, The San-Havana Project, is working to bring humanitarian relief to the people of Cuba. -
In a narrow, 6-5 vote Thursday, city council members pushed back any decision on water rates until October. -
The layoffs will take effect Sept. 30, when the flagship store on Main Street is set to permanently close. -
If the Strait of Hormuz reopens after the Iranian blockade is lifted, energy economist Ed Hirs predicts it will take many months before oil and gas prices return to pre-war levels. -
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the screwworm will continue to spread unless officials adopt a more aggressive response. Also, energy economist Ed Hirs says Texas oil producers are not significantly increasing production despite higher oil prices. -
For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore. -
A federal lawsuit seeks to block a land exchange that would transfer more than 700 acres of wildlife refuge land to SpaceX, with plaintiffs arguing the deal would harm wildlife habitat, historic lands and public access. -
More homes on the market are giving San Antonio buyers greater choice — and a little more leverage. -
Elon Musk's rocket company, recently merged with xAI, raised $75 billion in its initial public stock offering. It's the first of a trio of mega-IPOs from AI companies expected this year. -
The governor said the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT must take steps to prevent the cost of data center infrastructure from being passed on to electricity customers.
