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Texas power grid enters emergency mode Wednesday evening to avoid rolling blackouts

Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 6, 2023 · ERCOT has called on generators to push all available electricity to the grid as rising demand threatens to surpass the state’s power supply. If that fails, rolling blackouts are likely to begin.

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Houston Matters

How to keep your trees healthy during drought

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on August 17, 2023 · Trees for Houston's Barry Ward offers listeners advice as we navigate drought conditions and ongoing extreme heat.

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ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power Thursday as summer heat spikes

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on August 17, 2023 · The operator of Texas' electric grid says the “voluntary notice” is in effect Thursday from 3-8 p.m.

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Weather

Harris County’s extreme summer heat is creating a prime climate for possible wildfires, expert says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 14, 2023 · As of Monday morning, National Weather Service declared yet another excessive heat warning for the Houston area.

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Hurricane season: High-pressure system making Houston hot also keeping big storms away

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on August 7, 2023 · “[High] pressure has been pretty much anchored over Texas in some capacity since June…it basically shields us from stuff in the gulf while it's here."

Tags 2023 hurricane season hot weather hot weather in houston

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Events

White Linen Night 2023: Here’s where to celebrate in Houston’s Heights

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on August 2, 2023 · Parts of West 19th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the first time since 2019. There are White Linen Night events on that thoroughfare as well as on White Oak Drive and in other parts of the Heights.

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Arts & Culture

Cultural arts group looking for artist to design “midtown” sign for Hispanic Heritage Month

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 31, 2023 · The design would be on display from September 7 to October 23.

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Energy & Environment

City of Rosenberg requests that residents limit water usage amid first stage of drought plan

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 28, 2023 · The city asks that residents use its recommended time to water lawns.

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News

The Woodlands takes ownership of waterways, land for future park

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 27, 2023 · The Woodlands Waterway had been owned by a corporation before an agreement last week.

Tags Howard Hughes Corporation The Woodlands Woodlands Township Board of Directors Woodlands Waterway

Local

Galveston park says roller coaster fixed after concerns of crack in steel ride

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 25, 2023 · Amusement rides must pass a yearly inspection from their insurance company certifying that they meet all the legal requirements for operating in Texas.

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Sports

Tennessee Titans to wear Houston Oilers throwback jerseys twice during 2023 season

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 24, 2023 · The alternate uniform set includes white pants, the Oilers’ derrick logo on a white helmet and the phrase “Luv Ya’ Blue” on the inside collar of the Columbia blue jersey.

Tags houston oilers nfl Tennessee Titans

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Police

Houston Police Department veterans suspended following arrests for DWI, assault

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 21, 2023 · Sgt. Stephen Childers, 59, was arrested at the end of his shift Wednesday and charged with driving while intoxicated. Officer Stephen Martinez, 52, is accused of assaulting his girlfriend early Thursday morning.

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Food

P. Terry’s to open first Houston-area restaurant in summer 2024

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 21, 2023 · The 1950's-style burger restaurant that is a favorite in the Austin region will open a location in Richmond.

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Events

Women’s World Cup: Where to watch U.S. Women’s Soccer team in Houston

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 19, 2023 · We assembled a list of five places to watch the Women’s World Cup this summer.

Tags Things to do in Houston for World Cup U.S. Women's soccer Women's World Cup world cup

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.

National

Another Houston resident arrested for alleged role in Jan. 6 insurrection

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 17, 2023 · Court documents show that Alexander Fan allegedly broke into a senate staff office.

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Energy & Environment

Wildfire pollutants may have caused dozens of premature deaths in Houston area, researchers report

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 12, 2023 · The study also found that there were significant economic losses per year due to air pollution from wildfire smoke.

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Health & Science

What is Cyclospora? Harris, Fort Bend County officials warn residents after increase in cases

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 10, 2023 · It can’t be transmitted through person-to-person contact and its effects are like a stomach bug. 

Tags Cyclospora Fort Bend Health Department harris county health department what is cyclospora

Arts & Culture

Latin Restaurant Weeks returns to Houston, adding coffeeshops, bakeries and a brewery to the menu

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 7, 2023 · The campaign will begin on July 7 and end on July 21.

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Events

2023 Houston-area 4th of July events and fireworks shows

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on June 30, 2023 · There’s no shortage of options to join in on celebrating our nation’s independence. Our list helps you find events near you.

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