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1.7 million Texas households are set to lose monthly internet subsidy
Read full article: 1.7 million Texas households are set to lose monthly internet subsidyThe Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 monthly subsidy to help low-income households pay for internet service. The program is slated to run out of money at the end of the month.
Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rollout
Read full article: Rural Texans, internet providers worry that feds’ broadband expansion plan will have a painfully slow rolloutA historic $3.3 billion federal investment in broadband could connect millions of Texans to the internet. But getting the money to the right hands could be a challenge.
Texans approved billions for water and broadband infrastructure. Now what?
Read full article: Texans approved billions for water and broadband infrastructure. Now what?The legislation behind the historic investment directs state agencies to send money to the state’s smaller, cash-strapped towns that have difficulty paying for upgrades. Federal money is also expected to flow to regions that need broadband.
Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7
Read full article: Texans may approve billions for energy, water, parks and broadband on Nov. 7At stake in next week’s constitutional amendment election is $13 billion in infrastructure spending. Supporters say it’s an opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime investment.
Rural Texas may lose out on billions in broadband infrastructure funding due to federal regulations
Read full article: Rural Texas may lose out on billions in broadband infrastructure funding due to federal regulationsGrant applicants are required to have a line of credit from a major bank and put up 25% of the project cost ahead of time. That will likely disqualify many small internet service providers in rural areas.
Texas to receive $3.3 billion in federal funds to boost broadband expansion efforts
Read full article: Texas to receive $3.3 billion in federal funds to boost broadband expansion effortsThe federal money will be added to the $1.5 billion investment made by state lawmakers this session to increase broadband availability across Texas.
Texas towns are starving for capital and lack the resources to apply for grants. This group hopes to help.
Read full article: Texas towns are starving for capital and lack the resources to apply for grants. This group hopes to help.Texas Rural Funders hopes a one-stop resource for grant applications and writers could help small towns win money to fund innovation and capital needs.
Texas will spend billions to connect the state with broadband. But is it clear which neighborhoods need help?
Read full article: Texas will spend billions to connect the state with broadband. But is it clear which neighborhoods need help?On the eve of a historic investment in connecting the Lone Star State, advocates worry maps that will help establish which communities get funding have bad information.
WATCH: City of San Antonio’s top priorities going into Texas legislative session
Read full article: WATCH: City of San Antonio’s top priorities going into Texas legislative sessionCity of San Antonio Director of Government Affairs Sally Basurto talks with KSAT about some of the top bills catching the city’s eye ahead of the legislative session in Austin.