Baton Rouge Bets Big On Fuel Hub To Keep Gulf Coast Energy Jobs At Home
LSU’s FUEL is funding proof‑of‑concept grants, a brewery‑turned startup hub and new university programs to turn Baton Rouge labs into energy‑sector jobs. Early investments and a repurposed maker space are meant to keep innovation and jobs in Louisiana.
Supreme Court Snubs Laredo’s ‘LaGordiLoca’ In High-Stakes Free Speech Brawl
The Supreme Court declined to take up the case of Laredo citizen‑journalist Priscilla Villarreal, leaving a divided Fifth Circuit ruling that shields the officials who arrested her.
Houston Apartment Giant Reels As Austin Slams Tax Loophole
A $62.5M CMBS loan on Waterford Grove was sent to special servicing after the property lost a tax exemption under HB 21, raising questions about refinancing and local tax revenue. Appraisal districts and lenders now face a scramble to decide whether to negotiate, press for paydowns or litigate.
Spring Knock At The Door Turns Into Precinct 4 Shooting Probe
A welfare check on the 3800 block of FM 2920 turned into a shooting investigation Monday after a man showed up at a home claiming he'd been shot. Deputies later located the man at a nearby emergency-care facility, the constable's office said.












