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In Texas, ‘water is the new oil’ as cities square off over aquifers that may soon dry out

Fast Company Tech

In Central Texas, a bitter fight over a $1 billion water project offers a preview of the future for much of the state as decades of rapid growth push past the local limits of its most vital natural resource. In the near term, only import projects from freshwater aquifers will continue to meet the growing water demands of thirsty Texas cities.

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Federal court blocks Texas law banning ‘viewpoint discrimination’ on social media

The Verge

A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that aimed to limit large social platforms’ ability to moderate content on the grounds that it is likely to violate the First Amendment. It’s intended to fight what Texas politicians have described as unfairly liberal-leaning moderation on sites like Facebook and Twitter.

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Texas sued over terrible social media law

The Verge

NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) have sued to stop Texas from enforcing HB 20, a new law barring large social media companies from banning users or removing content based on the “viewpoint” of the user. But CCIA president Matt Schruers says they will go after that provision if necessary.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

Texas Instruments Foundation. Their arts and culture funding goes towards artists, curators, conservators, scholars, and organizations to ensure equitable access to excellent arts and cultural experiences. Areas served: Texas. Areas served: Houston/Texas. Texas Instruments Foundation. Areas served: Dallas/Texas.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Areas served: Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Vermont (specific counties in each). Areas served: Texas. Areas served: Texas. Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Kindful

For organizations with other funding priorities, check out these specific areas: Education , Arts & Culture , Environmental Conservation , and Youth Programs. Areas served: Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Vermont (specific counties in each). Areas served: Texas. Areas served: Texas. Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Kindful

Texas Instruments Foundation. Their arts and culture funding goes towards artists, curators, conservators, scholars, and organizations to ensure equitable access to excellent arts and cultural experiences. Areas served: Texas. Areas served: Houston/Texas. Texas Instruments Foundation. Areas served: Dallas/Texas.

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