Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
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💼 Business
Topo Chico Mineral Water is returning to Texas store shelves after a months-long shortage caused by production upgrades in Mexico, with glass bottles available now and plans to expand nationwide in 2027+ a new premium canned water debuted on Oct.
5 at select retailers.
Skybox representatives told City Council Tuesday that the planned data center will delay its groundbreaking to the first quarter of next year due to new state guidelines, with the six-to-10-building site still expected to boost local jobs and infrastructure.
📰 Economy
Workforce Solutions North Texas will host a Second Chance Job Fair on Thursday, Oct.
8 at Sikes Center Mall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with early support services from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for clothing, haircuts & resume printing.
🏛️ Government
A Skybox spokesperson told City Council that state audit delays (at ERCOT and PUC) may postpone the data center delivery to Q4 2028 or early 2029.
The council approved rezoning for an RV park at Huntington Lane (for temporary housing) and launched an advisory commission on data center and AI.
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