A new Texas law requires data centers and large non-critical power consumers to accept curtailment during grid crises, paired with a voluntary demand response program. The law aims to improve grid reliability amid growing data center demand, referencing past reliability issues like the 2021 Winter Storm Uri event.

On 2025-03-21, Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) led significant market movements. Tesla rose by 4.22%, while Boeing surged by 5.68% following a fighter contract win. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY) saw a 11.53% increase following FDA approval of a dual-action treatment for ATTR amyloidosis. Other notable changes included Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) up 7.56%, and Reddit (RDDT) up 6.02%. Conversely, stocks like Texas Pacific Land Trust (NYSE:TPL) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) experienced declines, dropping 7.62% and 6.7%, respectively.

El Paso is undergoing significant construction projects in 2025, including the new El Paso Water headquarters, I-10 widening, Paisano bridge replacement, and affordable housing developments like Nuestra Señora and Mesa Hills Apartments. These projects aim to improve infrastructure and provide affordable housing, with completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2026.

The Texas Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about utility scams occurring as winter weather approaches, highlighting that making customers pay immediately and over the phone is a significant red flag.

Orange County Drainage District is set to undertake the largest drainage project in its history with $31 million in funding from the Texas General Land Office. The project aims to address flooding issues in Vidor and surrounding areas by improving the Tiger Creek Stormwater Detention Project. The district plans to excavate land, add a pump station, and collaborate with various entities to enhance drainage capacity. The project involves environmental permitting and construction, with a focus on reducing future flooding risks.