Texas Instruments opens new semiconductor factory in Sherman

Gov. Greg Abbott helped to cut the ribbon on a new $40 billion factory that’s set to produce millions of semiconductor chips each day. The Texas Instruments plant in Sherman will also create about 3,000 new jobs.

Demand for short-term rentals during the World Cup soars in North Texas

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw has triggered the first major wave of fans booking rentals through Airbnb and Vrbo for the tournament in North Texas. And while some people are celebrating the economic boom, others are concerned about what it will mean for their neighborhoods.