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State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds

Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 12, 2023 · The Public Utility Commission has about 200 employees but needs more to handle shoring up the state power grid and tackling an expanded list of regulatory duties, according to the state Sunset Advisory Commission.

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How Texans helped plot, foment and carry out the Jan. 6 insurrection

Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 6, 2023 · From those who planted the seeds of Trump’s strategy to try to challenge the election, to others who sowed doubt and anger by spreading baseless election-fraud conspiracy theories, Texans played major roles in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol two years ago.

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Houston-area warming centers: These buildings are opening to public during hard freeze

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Posted on December 22, 2022 · Warming centers and shelters are opening across Houston on Thursday and also in nearby communities such as Baytown, Galveston, Montgomery and Rosenberg.

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Texas grid still vulnerable to extreme winter weather, ERCOT estimate shows

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune

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Fort Bend County Judge Surprised By Decision To Reinter Sugar Land 95

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on November 7, 2019 · The saga on what to do with the remains has been ongoing for almost two years.

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Houston Police Creates New Narcotics Squad In Response To Deadly Drug Raid

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Posted on October 24, 2019 · HPD Chief Art Acevedo says the unit will specialize in serving high risk warrants. The new squad will start operating on November 1.

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A Dream Come True For BMX Riders In H-Town

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Posted on October 24, 2019 · The recently-opened Rockstar Energy Bike Park is one of the biggest BMX parks in America. It's hosting a national tournament this weekend and the World Championships in 2020.

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House Democrats Subpoena Energy Secretary Rick Perry

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Posted on October 10, 2019 · Three House chairmen are asking the former Texas governor about his involvement in the July call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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Houston Philanthropist Lynn Wyatt Gifts $10 Million To Renovate Jones Plaza

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Posted on October 7, 2019 · The venue will be renamed the Lynn Wyatt Square For The Performing Arts. There will be a new performing space, gardens and a restaurant.

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AAA Finds Flaws In Automatic Emergency Braking Systems

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Posted on October 4, 2019 · The research by AAA shows automatic emergency braking systems are inconsistent at detecting pedestrians.

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Houston Has Highest ATM Fees For Out-Of-Network Withdrawals

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Posted on October 2, 2019 · A study by Bankrate.com finds that the national average fee is at a record high of $4.72.

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Harris County Confirms Three Teens With Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses

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Posted on September 27, 2019 · The cases are different from the three that the City of Houston confirmed on Sept. 10. Currently, there are 54 cases in Texas, according to the state’s health department.

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Historic Heights Church Will Take Months To Recover From 2-Alarm Fire

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Posted on September 23, 2019 · Rev. Emily Chapman says they don’t have an estimate of the losses so far. Worship services will be held at nearby schools for the next few weeks.

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Historic Church In The Heights Heavily Damaged By 2-Alarm Fire

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Posted on September 20, 2019 · The fire at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church started shortly before 1 p.m. It escalated and seven fire trucks had to be deployed.

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Health & Science

Recent Cases Of Lung Illnesses In Houston Linked To E-Cigarettes

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Posted on September 10, 2019 · Three Houston teens have been hospitalized in the past month. The Texas Department of State Health Services is investigating more suspected cases.

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Houston Wants To Raise Awareness Of Veteran Suicides — And Provide Help

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on September 6, 2019 · The city is participating in an initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. National statistics indicate that 20 veterans die by suicide every day.

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Federal Judge Approves Settlement Over Historic Lawsuit On Harris County Bail System

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Posted on September 5, 2019 · Judge Lee Rosenthal, of the Southern District of Texas, has rejected objections to the settlement, which only covers misdemeanor cases.

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Houston Plans Large Solar Farm To Revitalize Sunnyside Neighborhood

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Posted on September 4, 2019 · The Sunnyside Energy project is part of the city’s participation in the C40 Reinventing Cities competition, which Houston joined in 2017.

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Series Of Murals Will Showcase History Of Houston’s Oldest Neighborhoods

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Posted on August 30, 2019 · The paintings are part of a rebranding of the Washington Avenue area.

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