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Will Being A ‘True Texan’ Help Legendary Oil Family Win State Approval For Power Deal?

Dave Fehling

Posted on March 24, 2016 · It would be a new way to structure a utility company and could mean it wouldn’t have to pay federal income taxes. In this case, a quarter of a billion dollars’ worth of income taxes.

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What Houstonians Can Expect From Tropical Storm Nicholas – And How To Prepare

Catherine Lu

Posted on September 13, 2021 · We’re following Tropical Storm Nicholas and helping you prepare for possible flooding, power outage and storm surge.

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Southwest Houston Gas Leak Cleared, HFD Says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 4, 2021 · The Houston Fire Department declared the incident mitigated by Wednesday afternoon.

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Massive Fire Breaks Out At CenterPoint Substation In Northwest Houston

Lucio Vasquez / Katie Watkins

Posted on July 9, 2021 · A shelter-in-place was issued for the area west of the substation to N. Eldridge Parkway. The warning was lifted by Friday afternoon.

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Texas Officials Warn Of Price Gouging As State Faces Food, Water Shortages

Jaclyn Diaz, NPR

Posted on February 19, 2021 · Houston area residents are reporting exorbitant prices of food, water, and hotel rooms while the state continues to deal with shortages of essential items after a winter storm hit the state.

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