The Latest | July 14, 2023

Here’s a quick recap of what happened this week: Special Session Update At a joint news conference on Monday, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced that the two chambers had reached an agreement on legislation to reduce property taxes,...

The Latest | July 7, 2023

Here’s a quick recap of what happened this week: Grid Still Holding Up in Record Heat The brutal heatwave continues throughout the state and the entire southwestern US this week.  Although some areas like Austin did receive a slight reprieve over the July 4th holiday...

The Latest | June 30, 2023

  Here’s a quick recap of what happened this week: Grid Still Holding Up in Record Heat Texas reached its highest ever demand for electricity on Tuesday as triple-digit temperatures dominated the entire state again this week.  Heat advisories have been in place...

The Latest | June 23, 2023

Here’s a quick recap of what happened this week: Grid Holding Up in Record Heat The current heatwave has caused local and state authorities to issue health advisories and calls for energy conversation.  According to the National Weather Service, the cities of Del Rio,...

The Latest | June 16, 2023

Here’s a quick recap of what happened this week: Will Grid Hold Up in Heatwave? Sweltering heat expected this weekend will certainly strain the state’s fragile electric grid.  As temperatures are predicted to reach well over 100 degrees in most parts of the state, the...