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Posted on September 29, 2021 · While Texas' booming metros will have more people representing them, that’s not the case in more rural parts of the state.

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Internet And Phone Services In Rural Texas Threatened As State Slashes Subsidies For Providers

Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 25, 2021 · A state fund that subsidizes rural network service is bleeding money. Now the state is drastically cutting the amount of money that it typically pays out to these service providers.

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Weddings Are Helping Save Historic Texas Dance Halls

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‘We Do Not Have Coverage Here:’ Texans Take On Federal Broadband Maps

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on May 21, 2019 · 1.8 million Texans lack broadband Internet access, and most of them live in rural Texas. Hundreds of millions of federal dollars could become available, but the government may not have an accurate picture of who has access and who doesn't.

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App Takes Controversy Out Of ‘Redesigning’ The Alamo

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on April 19, 2018 · With the app at the site, you can hold up your phone or tablet and see the Alamo at different points in history and scenes from the 1836 battle play out

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Neighbors Concerned SpaceX Could Transform South Texas

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on March 5, 2018 · The company began construction on the launch area in 2014. Residents are out of the loop on everything from when the first launch is, to what kind of rocket will be launched there

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Self-Driving Cars May Soon Be Tested On San Antonio Streets

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on March 1, 2018 · Texas was named an autonomous vehicle proving ground by the U.S. Department of Transportation

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Texas Job Growth ‘Firing On All Cylinders,’ Says Fed

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on January 10, 2018 · The state now ranks third in job growth nationwide, a dramatic difference from 2015 when it was 31st as a result of a shrinking energy sector

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Texas Legislature Taking Crash Course In Cybersecurity

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on December 8, 2017 · The Texas Senate held its first select committee Wednesday to review processes and give lawmakers a crash course in cybersecurity.

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Bastrop City Council To Hear Homeless Man’s Claim To $70K

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Posted on June 11, 2012 · When a Central Texas homeless man found a bag stuffed with cash and collectible coins, he must have thought it was his lucky day. But now six months later — the finder still isn't able to become a keeper.

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