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AI Boom Could Spark a Land Rush in Texas—and Drive Up Demand for Homes

  The vast data centers needed to power artificial intelligence are in high demand, and Texas is at the center of a new boom to build the physical infrastructure behind the digital revolution. Due to its relatively cheap electricity, abundant land, and business-friendly policies, Texas has seen rapid growth in data centers, especially the facilities needed to run the energy-intensive computations that...

Data: Texas’ economy grows by 3.5%

  Texas’ economy continues to grow rapidly, outpacing the nation in the fourth quarter of 2024. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Texas’ real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the U.S. average of 2.4%. GDP represents the total value of all goods and services produced within the state over a specific...

Locals recommend visiting these 3 Texas cities in 2025

  Not one, not two, but three Texas cities made a list of the top 10 best cities to visit this year. Global media company Time Out has released its list for 2025, based on an annual survey in which readers shared their experiences living, working and playing in their hometowns. In addition to general likeability, respondents also provided insight on why this year is a particularly good time to...

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