Health & Science
Last February’s winter storm death toll has increased to 246, a new report says
Posted on · The report says Harris County accounted for 43 out of the 246 deaths in Texas that were related to the February 2021 winter storm.
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Energy & Environment
ERCOT Hires Interim CEO And President As Major Grid Reforms Stall In Legislature
Posted on · ERCOT doesn’t have the power to mandate major changes. That’s the job of the Public Utility Commission (PUC), which oversees ERCOT and regulates the grid, as well as the Railroad Commission, which regulates the natural gas sector. The Texas legislature oversees all of the organizations, and its efforts to mandate weatherization have stalled.
News
Houston Church Puts Out Nationwide Call For Plumbers To Help Homeowners In Need
Posted on · Getting busted pipes repaired is likely to be a challenge for a while after the cold subsides.