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Texas AG candidate Nathan Johnson pledges probe of Deloitte voter registration error

Texas state Sen. Nathan Johnson, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, said that if elected he would investigate Deloitte and other state vendor contracts following a software error that reportedly blocked processing of at least 178,000 voter registrations. He said the issue stemmed from a Deloitte update installed on Department of Public Safety servers earlier in 2025, discovered in September just weeks before the 2026 midterms.

Micron shares fall after earnings despite strong quarter, Cramer keeps bullish stance

Micron reported quarterly results that Jim Cramer called a 'great quarter,' but the stock dropped anyway amid concerns over its gross margin outlook and increased capital spending plans. Cramer noted Micron now has 26 strategic customer agreements, up from 16 last quarter, giving it better visibility into future demand, and he remains positive on the company's long-term outlook despite near-term stock weakness.

Lightship shows off AE.1 electric travel trailer at Austin pop-up

Lightship, a Colorado-based EV trailer maker, displayed its AE.1 model outside Yeti's flagship Austin store, letting visitors tour the interior. The trailer, which starts at $157,500 and sleeps up to six, features a modern kitchen with a hidden dishwasher, microwave, full bathroom and an electric motor called TrekDrive that assists propulsion while towing.

Tesla postpones Roadster 2 reveal from October 1 to October 15 over weather

Tesla has rescheduled the unveiling of its second-generation Roadster from October 1 to October 15, citing forecasts of severe weather in Waco, Texas. The company said the event must be held outdoors, and cited close monitoring with local meteorologists in deciding to delay.

SpaceX Starship reaches orbit on 14th test flight; stock reaction muted

SpaceX's Starship rocket achieved orbital insertion during its 14th full-scale test flight from South Texas, with the company confirming the spacecraft reached orbit at over 171 miles altitude and 16,000 mph. Despite the milestone, the company's stock reportedly dipped about one percentage point rather than rallying after markets opened.

SpaceX targets first orbital flight for Starship's 14th test launch

SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas, on Monday morning, aiming for the vehicle's first orbital flight after 13 prior suborbital tests. The FAA authorized the launch and reentry operations on Sept. 26, and SpaceX intends to deploy 26 new Starlink V3 satellites during the mission.

Crusoe drops $1.25B deal for Boom Supersonic's Superpower turbines

Crusoe has ended its agreement to buy 29 of Boom Supersonic's 42-megawatt Superpower gas turbines, a deal worth $1.25 billion with deliveries originally set to start in 2027. Boom CEO Blake Scholl confirmed the split on X, saying turbines are no longer part of Crusoe's near-term power plans for sites like its Abilene, Texas campus. Crusoe confirmed to TechCrunch it is no longer working with Boom.

KFC opens experimental prototype restaurant in McKinney, Texas

KFC has launched a new 3,400-square-foot restaurant concept called Open House in McKinney, Texas, featuring the chain's first breakfast menu, table service, boba tea, cronuts and Krunch shakes. The location also debuts exclusive items like the Twister sandwich and Southwest Corn, along with simplified combo meals that standardize sides across the menu.

Richardson, Texas residents report ongoing drone noise from Amazon Prime Air deliveries

Amazon's Prime Air drones, operating from a distribution center in Richardson, Texas since the city approved the service last December, fly deliveries from 7 am to 8 pm across a 7.5-mile radius. Some nearby residents say the aircraft pass overhead throughout the day producing noise audible inside their homes, while Amazon says such complaints are rare and describes the sound as comparable to a window fan on low.

Texas data center backlash emerges as political flashpoint ahead of elections

Residents in rural Texas towns like Bells are organizing against proposed AI data center developments, citing concerns over water use, noise, light pollution, rising utility bills and falling property values. The opposition, sparked by incidents like survey markers appearing near homes, has grown into public pushback at local meetings, with some communities moving to block or restrict such projects.

Texas orders Trinidad police department to shut down after wrongful arrest over water complaints

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement ordered the five-officer Trinidad Police Department to close by September 18 after finding it offered no meaningful public benefit and lacked basic equipment like bulletproof vests and an evidence room. The investigation followed the arrest of resident Jennifer Combs, who was jailed for a Facebook post claiming residents had gotten sick from discolored tap water; charges against her were eventually dropped. Henderson County's sheriff's office will handle policing duties until Trinidad finds a permanent replacement.

Abbott extends Texas data center moratorium to environmental permits

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop issuing data center-related permits until ERCOT finishes auditing the state's grid connection waitlist. This broadens an August moratorium that had already paused new grid approvals for data centers, extending the freeze into environmental sign-offs needed for construction.