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LUPE working to provide affordable internet service
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (116+ words) A local organization wants to create its own internet service provider and is asking the community for input first. La Union del Pueblo Entero has put out a survey asking people about their internet-use habits and costs. "A lot of…...
Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use US tech to fleece people
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (1741+ words) The instructions were clear: He had four days to make each victim fall in love. And there were a lot of victims. Online, Safeer Mohammed Koorimannil, who was trafficked to a scam center in Myanmar, impersonated a 28-year-old Singaporean woman…...
Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here's what you need to know.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (951+ words) In the span of a couple years, hundreds of massive electricity- and water-hungry data centers have proposed construction in Texas " a veritable gold rush for those capitalizing on the sudden demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. There are at least 248 data…...
Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren't responding.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (741+ words) Data centers need a lot of water and energy. State officials want to know how much, and they hoped a survey sent to data center companies would give them the answers. But at a legislative hearing Tuesday in Austin, they…...
An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what's planned near you.
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (1702+ words) Editor's note: Know of a new or proposed data center in Texas not listed on our map below? Fill out the form at the bottom of this link to help us continue reporting. This story was supported by the'Pulitzer Center....
Edinburg police warn residents about phone spoofing scam calls
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (132+ words) KRGV Edinburg police warn residents about phone spoofing scam calls The Edinburg Police Department is warning residents of scammers spoofing the department's phone line to ask for personal or financial information. Spoofing occurs when scammers make it appear as though…...
Harlingen officials approve 120-day moratorium to study impact of potential data centers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (558+ words) The Harlingen City Commission has approved a 120-day moratorium to conduct research and update ordinances so they are prepared if a data center ever decides to move within city limits. Harlingen City Commissioner for District 2 Daniel Lopez provided insight into…...
Consumer Reports: Ready to try digital minimalism?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (514+ words) Most of us know we spend a little too much time on our phones'but the numbers may still surprise you. A recent survey found Americans check their phones nearly 200 times a day on average and spend more than four hours…...
City of Harlingen warns contractors, residents about planning and zoning email scam
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) The city of Harlingen is alerting residents, contractors, and developers about an ongoing email scam targeting individuals involved in planning and development projects. According to a news release, the fraudulent emails are being sent to contractors and residents falsely claiming…...
Internet providers say they'll challenge Pharr's new fiber optic connection mandate
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (22+ words) KRGV Internet providers say they'll challenge Pharr's new fiber optic connection mandate...