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Lawmakers Have Until Saturday To Make Changes To The State’s Troubled Electric Grid

Kyra Buckley

Posted on May 28, 2021 · Multiple bills in response to the deadly blackouts, which killed at least 30 people in Harris County, have already passed — but in different forms. Legislators now have until end of day Saturday to reconcile the differences.

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Texas voting laws violate election officials’ right to speech, lawyers tell Texas justices

Haya Panjwani

Posted on May 11, 2022 · The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a case between Harris County Election Administrator Isabel Longoria and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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One year later, many question the ‘official’ number of deaths linked to the Texas blackout

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on February 15, 2022 · There may be many deaths that have yet to be recognized. One statistician recommends the state commission an independent review.

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Lessons from the freeze and power failure one year later (Feb. 15, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 15, 2022 · We reflect on the anniversary of last year’s freeze and massive and sustained power outages and discuss what -- if anything -- has been done to better prepare the Texas energy grid for such events.

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Low-income Texans are still reeling from the winter storm. There’s no guarantee the next time will be better

Kyra Buckley / Caroline Love

Posted on February 14, 2022 · A year ago, temperatures across the state plummeted, in many cases to below freezing. Low-income Texans were hit hardest, and now they’re more vulnerable than ever.

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