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Texas faces a budget shortfall of up to $25 billion over the next two years – that’s about a quarter of what Texas spends now. So public universities and other state agencies are bracing for potentially damaging cuts.

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With all of the discussion around energy conservation, alternative sources of energy, the Smart Grid, and consumer empowerment, few would imagine that one of the most sophisticated examples of all four concepts would be found in 3,800 square-mile patch of Texas, managed by an aptly-named electric co-operative called Bluebonnet. Just outside of Austin is one of the most advanced projects in …

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Texas-based KiOR, a company with plans to produce a crude oil substitute from wood chips and other biomass, will locate its first three facilities in Mississippi.

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Private Residence Dallas, Texas August 9, 2010 4:34 P.M. CDT   THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you very much, everybody.  It is wonderful to be with you.  And I just first of all want to thank Russell and Dori for the wonderful hospitality in a gorgeous home.  So thank you very much.  Give them a big round of applause.  (Applause.)    And I want to also say thank you for doing such a great job …

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House lawmakers approved a spending bill Thursday that includes $25 billion in loan guarantees for new nuclear reactors, an amount that could enable the expansion of North Texas’ Comanche Peak plant.

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FORT WORTH, TX (June 5, 2010) – Raphael Matos bounced back from a tough finish in the Indianapolis 500 by climbing seven positions to finish 16th in the IZOD IndyCar Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway. But it could have been better.

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A business organization is pressing for the state government to expand its solar power goals to make Texas a national leader in solar energy.

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