November Edition
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Texas State University is set to construct a $140 million STEM building to accommodate its growing enrollment. The project includes classrooms, labs, and offices, with completion targeted for fall 2026. This initiative is part of the university's broader $500 million expansion plan, covering residence halls and other structures.
Samsung is expanding its Taylor, Texas semiconductor chip factory with a new building, "Samsung Fabrication Plant 2," covering 2.7 million square feet. The $25 billion investment follows a deal to supply AI processing chips. While its purpose is undisclosed, Samsung aims to surpass TSMC and become the world's largest chip firm by 2030.
The City of Amarillo is urging the Texas Supreme Court to void the civic center funding lawsuit section requiring reimbursement of businessman Alex Fairly's legal fees. While not challenging the core ruling on the city's law-breaking, it contests the award of attorney's fees, arguing against allowing a single taxpayer to weaponize legal provisions.
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