The article reports a sharp rise in demand for private bunkers and fortified shelters, reflecting growing public anxiety about geopolitical instability, technological risks, and social unrest. Industr
Kacey Musgraves has released a fully Spanish-language version of “Uncertain, TX,” featuring Tejano and norteño group Intocable. The collaboration reimagines the song’s country-and-cumbia sound while p
Canyon Ranch Austin: Texas Largest Spa Resort
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5d ago
Canyon Ranch Austin is a new all-inclusive wellness resort on Lake Travis, scheduled to open in October 2026 and now accepting reservations. Positioned as a whole-person wellness destination, it combi
Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service in Richardson, Texas, is generating opposition from nearby residents who report persistent noise, privacy concerns and limited avenues for local redress. Oper
As artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons become more common in warfare, military experts and chaplains are preparing for their potential psychological and moral effects on service members. A
An investigation by The Texas Tribune and Military Times found that Texas National Guard intelligence officers conducting Operation Lone Star secretly infiltrated invite-only WhatsApp groups used by m
Port San Antonio
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2w ago
Port San Antonio announced that its offices would be closed on Thursday, February 3, and Friday, February 4, because of inclement weather. Customers needing urgent assistance with their facilities cou
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Greater Houston Sports Club is a premier shotgun sports facility established in 1959 on 290 acres at 6700 McHard Road in Houston, less than 20 minutes south of downtown. The club operates Wednesday th
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is revoking the Trinidad Police Department’s authority to appoint or employ licensed officers, effective Friday, after determining that the agency faile
Hackers from the collective stegan0gram removed a Flock Safety automatic license plate reader, copied much of its storage, recovered an encryption key, and shared the data with 404 Media, WIRED, and D
Texas officials have ordered the Trinidad Police Department in Henderson County to shut down after an investigation found it could not show that it provided any public benefit or met minimum law-enfor
President Trump dismissed warnings from OpenAI and Anthropic executives that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat, calling the claims a “hoax.” Despite that, White House advisers a
The post highlights a notable shift in the AI policy debate, pointing to Peggy Noonan, a prominent free-market conservative and former Reagan speechwriter, as an example of growing support for strong
A report by 404 Media alleges that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Border Patrol, is using Americans’ financial data to help trigger traffic stops by local police. The program
U.S. military officials say a new high-energy laser weapon system has coincided with a roughly 75% drop in drone activity probing the southern border in the Rio Grande Valley, less than two weeks afte
Blackhawk Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, conducted a 10-day training exercise called Combined Resolve at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, beginning April
In April 2026, Blackhawk Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, conducted a 10-day Combined Resolve training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany. The unit
The Defense Department is expected to release a new cyber strategy early next week, marking its first broad cyber framework since 2023. Developed by Katie Sutton’s office, the strategy is intended to
The Defense Department is expected to release a new cyber strategy early next week, marking its first major cyber framework since 2023. Developed under Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
A new analysis warns that a cyberattack on grid-connected battery storage could appear indistinguishable from a routine control failure. Batteries earn revenue by rapidly charging or discharging to st
A new analysis warns that a cyberattack on grid-connected battery storage could look indistinguishable from normal control behavior or a poorly tuned controller. Batteries are designed to rapidly char
U.S. military officials said a laser weapon was used in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican cartel drones near the U.S.-Mexico border late Tuesday and early Wednesday. The op
U.S. military forces used a laser weapon in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three drones linked to Mexican drug cartels near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to U.S. officials. The op
Data Centers Are a Distraction
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Aug 27
America’s leading AI companies are accelerating model development so quickly that many insiders now want the pace slowed. In July, more than 1,300 employees from major firms such as OpenAI, Anthropic,
America’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) is launching a multi-base directed energy pilot program to help the Pentagon determine how best to operationalize counter-drone weapons such as h
Who’s Tracking You? Use This New Service to Find Out
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Aug 19
DecryptAds is a new free service that helps identify who is advertising on websites and apps, and who may be collecting user data. It scrapes and correlates public adtech disclosures such as ads.txt,
DARPA wrapped up its Lift Challenge with no team fully meeting the goal of lifting four times a drone’s own weight, but several participants came close. The top performer was AVIDrone, a Canadian comp
The FBI is reportedly investigating how a North Korean national was hired by a U.S. federal government agency, according to a senior FBI official cited by Federal News Network. The agency involved has
Bill Swearingen has developed a computer-generated “adversarial” pattern designed to defeat surveillance camera detection systems. After about a year and 31 million tests, his project, called **noReco
Texas-based autonomy developer Swarmer has partnered with North Carolina’s Oak Grove Technologies to advance autonomous drone swarming for U.S. military training and operations. The agreement makes Oa
Texas-based autonomy developer Swarmer has partnered with North Carolina’s Oak Grove Technologies to advance autonomous drone swarming for U.S. military training and operations. The agreement makes Oa
Several U.S. schools are preparing to install pepper-spraying drones designed to respond to school shootings, in a security approach developed by Campus Guardian Angel, a Texas-based company. The syst
Several U.S. schools are preparing to install pepper-spraying drones designed to respond to school shootings, in a security approach developed by Campus Guardian Angel, a Texas-based company. The syst
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched industry-wide investigations into several feminine care and cosmetic brands over concerns that their products may contain harmful chemicals and that cons
A U.S. Army armored unit recently tested an M1 Abrams tank equipped with a 7.62x51mm M134 Minigun, replacing one of the tank’s usual secondary machine guns. The test was conducted by the 1st Armored B
Texas’ higher education commissioner is moving toward allowing the conservative-backed Classic Learning Test (CLT) in public university admissions, despite an independent review finding the exam has m
Altstadt Brewery Fredericksburg, Texas
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Jul 27
Altstadt Brewery is a European-style brewery and restaurant in historic Fredericksburg, Texas, known for brewing classic German beer styles for the Texas market. The brewery promotes itself as more th
The U.S. Army has fallen far short of its goal to produce 100,000 155mm artillery rounds per month, according to a new Pentagon Inspector General report. The watchdog warned that the shortfall could h
Severe flooding in Texas has created a rare chance for visitors to see parts of Natural Bridge Caverns, the state’s largest commercial cave system, that are usually inaccessible. According to MySA, fl
Severe flooding in Texas has created a rare chance for visitors to see parts of Natural Bridge Caverns, the state’s largest commercial cave system, that are usually inaccessible. According to MySA, fl
Park Eight Place is a planned $1 billion mixed-use development set to replace the former Halliburton campus in Houston’s Westchase area. Spanning about 70 acres, the project is expected to total rough
A Pentagon watchdog report says a new ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has failed to produce any usable 155mm artillery projectile parts nearly two years after construction began, slowing the Army
Harris County breaks ground on $32.7 million flood project
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click2houston.com
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Jul 13
Harris County has broken ground on the Poor Farm Ditch Project, a $32.7 million flood-control effort designed to reduce flooding for about 500 homes in West University Place and Southside Place. Commi
Corpus Christi is in a high-stakes dispute with major industrial water users, including Valero, Citgo and LyondellBasell, over sharply increased water rates. For at least a decade, the city sold water
An Austin federal judge has ordered Texas to ensure that jail detainees found mentally incompetent to stand trial are transferred to state mental health facilities within 21 days so they can receive c
A new Military Family Advisory Network survey found that more than 41% of military families reported low or very low food security in 2025, a sharp increase from about 16% in 2023. Researchers said th
A new Military Family Advisory Network survey found that more than 41% of military families reported low or very low food security in 2025, a sharp increase from about 16% in 2023. Researchers said th