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- 1Massive Private Desalination Plant Planned for Texas Gulf Coast●New from Dylan Baddour and Arcelia Martin at Inside Climate News: Plans are advancing on the Gulf Coast for an enormous
Plans are moving forward for a huge seawater desalination plant on the Texas Gulf Coast that would be owned by a private, foreign water supplier. Reporting by Dylan Baddour and Arcelia Martin for Inside Climate News, highlighted by the Texas Observer, raises questions about foreign control of a public resource and the environmental impact of desalination.
- 2Robotics podcast to interview Texas A&M expert on planetary robots▼What would you love to know about robotic systems for planetary exploration? 🤖 🚀 Later this season, I'll be chatting to
The Robot Talk podcast has announced an upcoming interview with Dr. Robert Ambrose of Texas A&M University, who will discuss designing resilient robotic systems able to survive harsh environments on Earth and on other planets. The host is asking listeners to send in questions about robotics for planetary exploration ahead of the conversation, which airs later this season.
- 3Environment Texas backs Austin Proposition A for parks and trails▼Environment Texas endorses Austin Proposition A to protect parks, pools and trails
Environment Texas has endorsed Austin's Proposition A, a ballot measure aimed at protecting the city's parks, public pools and trails. The advocacy group is urging Austin voters to support the measure, framing it as a way to safeguard green spaces and recreational infrastructure. The endorsement adds environmental-group weight to the local campaign ahead of the vote.
- 4LGI Homes CFO Charles Merdian on housing market opportunities▼LGI Homes CFO Charles Merdian talks opportunities in the housing market
LGI Homes chief financial officer Charles Merdian spoke about opportunities he sees in the US housing market in an interview with The Business Journals. The discussion comes as homebuilders navigate high mortgage rates and affordability pressures, with Merdian outlining how the Texas-based builder positions itself for buyers and growth despite the challenging environment.
- 5Texas A&M golf programs receive $3.3 million facilities upgrade●Texas A&M’s golf teams get $3.3 million in upgraded tech and training spaces
Texas A&M University has invested $3.3 million in upgraded technology and training spaces for its men's and women's golf teams. The investment reflects the growing spending arms race in college athletics, where programs are pouring resources into sport-specific facilities, swing analysis technology and training environments to recruit top players and stay competitive nationally.