A mysterious failure of the water system in Marlin, Texas, prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to declare an emergency, opening additional support for the city of 5,500 people.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Senate Bill 14 introduces and establishes a new Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office that seeks to create better practices within state agencies and terminate unnecessary regulations. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images)
The Texas Broadband Development Office has announced it's pausing funding from the Digital Equity Act as it awaits guidance from the administration of President Donald Trump.