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Power grid again reaches record demand
Power grid again reaches record demand
08/29/2024 08:00
Rumor versus Reality
Rumor versus Reality
08/29/2024 08:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
08/22/2024 06:00
Rumor versus Reality
Rumor versus Reality
08/22/2024 06:00
Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted
Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted
08/22/2024 06:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
08/15/2024 08:00
Pandemic relief funds for schools about to end
Pandemic relief funds for schools about to end
08/15/2024 08:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
08/08/2024 08:00
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilities
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilities
08/08/2024 08:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Stone Soup” 07/31/2024 04:00
Expanded passenger rail again on the table
Expanded passenger rail again on the table
A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consid er expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard. 07/31/2024 04:00
Letter to the editor
Letter to the editor
I have been commuting from Houston to Columbus for over 13 years. In all this time the fear of God comes across my mind as I approach Exit 698. Will I or will I not get in an accident? 07/31/2024 04:00
Habitat house blessing uplifts Evans family: A testament to community spirit
Habitat house blessing uplifts Evans family: A testament to community spirit
ALLEYTON – In a heartwarming display of solidarity and community support, Colorado County Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion and blessing of House Number 30, now the new home of Reginald and Dorothy Evans. 07/24/2024 04:00
PUC outlines consumer protection rules
PUC outlines consumer protection rules
As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especial ly during extreme heat. 07/24/2024 04:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“A Fine Job” 07/17/2024 23:00
Abbott demands probe into power outages
Abbott demands probe into power outages
More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. 07/17/2024 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“A wonderful vacation” 07/10/2024 23:00
Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat
Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat
A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported. 07/10/2024 23:00
Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 UT-Austin protesters
Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 UT-Austin protesters
Criminal trespassing charges were dropped against 79 peo ple arrested at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin on April 29. 07/03/2024 23:00
Fire safety urged for Fourth
Fire safety urged for Fourth
With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows. 07/03/2024 23:00
Electric demand could nearly double by 2030
Electric demand could nearly double by 2030
The chief of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told state lawmakers recently that the state’s power demand could nearly double in just six years. The reasons are population growth, new requests for grid connections, and a rise in requests from data centers and other heavy users. 06/26/2024 23:00
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