Governor Abbott directs TCEQ to pause data center permits pending state grid and water audits
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the TCEQ to halt all new data center permits as residents in Keller and Westlake fight a proposed $1.1M sq. ft. project ahead of a Friday court hearing.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the TCEQ to halt all new data center permits as residents in Keller and Westlake fight a proposed $1.1M sq. ft. project ahead of a Friday court hearing.
Data center construction in Texas paused amidst audit
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop all data center permits until the state's electrical grid manager finishes an audit on energy and water used. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop all data center permits until the state's electrical grid manager finishes an audit on energy and water used. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
Gov. Abbott orders pause for all data centers until ERCOT audit is finished
Gov. Abbott says data centers cannot be approved until ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) gather the information they need.
Gov. Abbott says data centers cannot be approved until ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) gather the information they need.
President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
Texas stops permits for Flock cameras on state roads
The Texas Department of Transportation is being forced to stop its installation of Flock cameras along state highways. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
The Texas Department of Transportation is being forced to stop its installation of Flock cameras along state highways. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads.
'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
Texas to explore energy options on state land, including geothermal and small nuclear reactors
Texas is looking to “explore the development” of new energy sources on state land, according to the General Land Office.
Texas is looking to “explore the development” of new energy sources on state land, according to the General Land Office.
Dallas Police seek new funding for Flock cameras
After state funding for Flock cameras ended on Tuesday, Dallas Police are searching for a new funding method to keep the controversial cameras active in the city. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on why police want to keep the cameras.
After state funding for Flock cameras ended on Tuesday, Dallas Police are searching for a new funding method to keep the controversial cameras active in the city. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on why police want to keep the cameras.
Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.
Dallas Police looking for ways to keep over 300 Flock cameras operational as state funding ends
The Dallas Police Department says it is looking into ways to keep its Flock cameras functional after state grant funding for the controversial cameras ended today.
The Dallas Police Department says it is looking into ways to keep its Flock cameras functional after state grant funding for the controversial cameras ended today.
Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Anthropic says it stopped attempts to use AI for bioweapons
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind Claude, says in a report it thwarted several plots by scientists to use AI to develop biological weapons. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind Claude, says in a report it thwarted several plots by scientists to use AI to develop biological weapons. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Former AI researcher resigns over safety concerns
A former AI researcher at Anthropic resigned over his concerns that AI has the potential to grow out of human control. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
A former AI researcher at Anthropic resigned over his concerns that AI has the potential to grow out of human control. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Iranian hacker group claims responsibility for Dallas internet outage, AT&T blames cable theft
An Iranian-linked hacking group is claiming it knocked out AT&T's internet service across parts of Dallas for hours on Monday, but the company says that is not what happened.
An Iranian-linked hacking group is claiming it knocked out AT&T's internet service across parts of Dallas for hours on Monday, but the company says that is not what happened.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend sparks school safety concerns in Texas
Law enforcement agencies and school districts across Texas are warning families about a viral social media trend involving threatening messages directed toward schools, students and communities.
Law enforcement agencies and school districts across Texas are warning families about a viral social media trend involving threatening messages directed toward schools, students and communities.
Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.



















