Texas

Oil refinery explosion reported in Texas

An explosion at Valero Energy’s Port Arthur refinery in Texas triggers a fire and shelter-in-place order for nearby residents as officials respond and confirm all personnel are accounted for.

April 1, 2026

OpenAI unveils massive Stargate AI data center in Texas

OpenAI unveiled its massive Stargate AI data center in Texas, partnered with Oracle and Softbank, and plans five more across the US The $500 billion project aims to power ChatGPT’s future while addressing environmental and local concerns.

September 23, 2025