West Texas
Coverage of West Texas in the Nexus archive.
- Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials confirmed 27 New World screwworm cases in the U.S., leading Texas to impose emergency quarantine orders to halt the parasite's spread in West Texas. A transport ban was issued to prevent further expansion.
- Texas regulators put massive transmission line project decision on hold
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has paused consideration of a major 765-kV transmission line project in West Texas. Opponents argue that regulators should first reassess the broader need for the state's grid expansion before proceeding.
- Midland active shooting leaves 1 dead, 10 injured in West Texas town
An active shooting in Midland, West Texas, has left one person dead and up to 10 others injured. Officials report the incident has escalated into a standoff.
- See if there's a data center near you with our new interactive tracker
Business Insider's interactive map tracks 1,416 data centers built or approved in 45 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., by 2025, highlighting Virginia as a historical hub and emerging locations like West Texas and rural Wisconsin. The analysis uses air permits to estimate electricity use, revealing Meta's disputed count of 38 U.S. data centers and undercounted facilities with dedicated power sources.
- Oil Holds Three-Day Gain as Iran-US Clashes Lower Deal Prospects
Oil prices have held a three-day gain as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States reduce the likelihood of a deal. The article mentions Midland, Texas, highlighting West Texas as a major oil-drilling region.
- ICE sued over “inhumane” conditions at Camp East Montana in West Texas
A lawsuit has been filed against ICE alleging 'inhumane' conditions at the Camp East Montana detention facility located in West Texas. The facility, situated at Fort Bliss, is under scrutiny for its treatment of detainees.
- In West Texas, an unlikely alliance stands against extending the border wall
A coalition of politically diverse individuals in West Texas is opposing the extension of the border wall in the Big Bend region. The group includes people across the political spectrum uniting against the construction.
- Trump-branded datacenter project fails to make itself great, again
Fermi America's Trump-branded datacenter project in West Texas faces ongoing struggles as it aims to expand to 17 gigawatts of behind-the-meter generation capacity. The company has experienced recent boardroom changes amid its ambitious but troubled development plans.