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Business News | IKS Health Announces Novel Generative AI Platform Built on Google Cloud
BusinessWire India Dallas (Texas) [US] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions supporting clinical, administrative, and financial efficiencies across the patient journey, today announced...

Texas AG Ken Paxton to investigate UNT for not disciplining students accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk killing
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune October 16, 2025 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says his office will investigate the University of North Texas after the school ignored his earlier call to investigate and discipline students who a classmate...

Texas high school football Week 8 scores from across the state: UIL, TAPPS and more
Here are the scores from UIL and TAPPS high school football games across Texas. Click or tap here to see only the scores for games with Dallas-area teams. Week 8 stories, photos and more | Standings Angleton 67, Humble Kingwood Park 13 Bluff Dale...

East Texas industries, businesses limiting hiring, production due to job market slow down
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - For people who are unemployed and actively looking for work in East Texas, finding a job has been getting more difficult. Federal labor numbers show sharp drops in the job market compared to the past two years, which trickles...

Texas Rose Festival kicks off its 92nd year with art, thousands of roses
The 92nd Texas Rose Festival launched with a ceremony featuring over 11,000 hand-placed roses at the Tyler Rose Garden. TYLER, Texas — The 2025 Texas Rose Festival kicked off Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and prayer service at...
Crude oil futures trade flat as Trump announces plans to meet Putin in Budapest
Crude oil futures traded flat on Friday morning after US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. At 9.56 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $61.03, down by...

Large amount of money stolen from Albany bank in complex jackpotting heist
ALBANY, Texas — A "substantial" amount of money was stolen from a local bank's ATM shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday. Shackelford County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a 911 call regarding suspicious activity at the Clear Fork Bank drive-through in...

Abbott sets special election in May for empty Texas Senate seat
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune October 16, 2025 Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a special election in May to fill the Texas Senate seat left empty by Brandon Creighton, the Houston-area Republican who will lead the Texas Tech...

First Mid Bank & Trust highlights opportunities in shifting economic climate
With declining interest rates and household budgets tightening, First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is encouraging homeowners to take a closer look at the advantages of home equity loans and lines of credit and the various ways those funding...

Top Indian solar products maker Waaree to expand in US despite trade probe
Waaree Energies, India's leading solar module manufacturer, is keen to expand its footprint in the world's largest economy despite an ongoing trade investigation, a top company official said on Friday. U.S. customs officials are investigating...

Study: Tyler 18th most screen-addicted city in Texas
New research by iSelect reveals which cities in Texas are consuming the most online content, reveals the state’s doomscrolling habits in detail. Katy leads the state, with residents watching an average of 119 videos per day, followed by Austin...

Meta Stock In Focus: Social Media Giant Reportedly Eyes $30B Mega Financing Deal To Power Massive Louisiana AI Data Center
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is reportedly close to clinching a massive private credit financing deal for its Louisiana data center facility, as the social-media giant aggressively pursues leadership in artificial intelligence. A Bloomberg report,...

Waaree Energies eyes US expansion despite trade probe; CEO says ‘US is a key market’
Waaree Energies, a leading solar module manufacturer, is keen to expand its footprint in the United States despite an ongoing trade investigation. In an interview with Reuters, Amit Paithankar, CEO of Waaree Energies, said that the United States...

Tucson Meet Yourself expected to give hyperlocal businesses economic boost
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — This weekend, Downtown Tucson is going to be alive with cultural music and performances, the smell of food from over 25 businesses and organizations, and lined with people from all across the area. The annual Tucson Meet...

Government shutdown threatens food security for thousands in West Central Texas
ABILENE, Texas — On day 16 of the government shutdown, the lack of political agreeance is creating uncertainty for millions of civilian and military federal employees, as well as employees of federal contractors, who face potential paycheck...

Over 90% of Houston & Dallas hotels are booked ahead of next year’s World Cup
New Betway research shows which North American cities will benefit the most from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Key Points: Houston Houston scores sixth on our list with a total score of 44.05. Houston has already begun to show its interest in the World...

Chiefs target RB as ‘explosive’ weapon with 4.39 speed emerges as trade candidate to complete ‘track team’
The Kansas City Chiefs welcome back Rashee Rice this weekend, and NFL Insider Dan Graziano thinks another addition is on the cards. November 4 will be circled in every general manager's calendar with the trade window set to slam shut a 4pm ET. 3...

CoreWeave to Work With Nvidia-Backed Start-Up on Texas AI Data Center Project
CoreWeave the cloud computing company, said it was working with an Nvidia -backed start-up that plans to build a sprawling data center complex in West Texas. The company announced Wednesday that it was working with Poolside, a French start-up, to...

Milei’s economic policy in Argentina
Argentina’s President Milei is battling stagflation with bold reforms but faces hurdles in maintaining disinflation and fiscal balance. Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 10, 2023: Argentine President Javier Milei addresses supporters outside the...