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Exploring the best travel spots in Houston’s backyard

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on October 3, 2022 · Need a getaway but don’t want to get too far away, Chet Garner from The Daytripper has some ideas for you.

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

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Posted on November 30, 2022 · Changes to Texas’ power grid have improved ERCOT’s ability to keep power flowing during major winter storms, but in an extreme scenario, the grid could still face rolling blackouts, a seasonal assessment shows.

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Town Square answers your questions about Houston’s boil water notice

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Posted on November 28, 2022 · Our experts discuss what you need to know about water filtration and the importance of the health and safety precautions when a notice is issued.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2415: Camels in Canada

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Posted on November 26, 2022 · Episode: 2415 In which camels return to their native continent and are ill-received. Today, camels in Canada.

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Town Square LIVE from Nutcracker Market

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Posted on November 10, 2022 · We’re on location to explore everything this annual holiday extravaganza has to offer.

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