Texas to double $5 billion state fund aimed at expanding the power grid

The announcement came soon after a new prediction by the state’s main grid operator that power demands will nearly double by 2030.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2024January 7, 2025

The announcement came soon after a new prediction by the state’s main grid operator that power demands will nearly double by 2030.

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Car Wash Thieves, Beto O’Rourke: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Strangely, our most-read story involved a carwash owner venting on TikTok about a burglary at his business.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Texans asked to conserve energy to protect the power grid for the second time in a week

Texans have been asked to turn up their thermostats and avoid using large appliances from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The power grid operator said it does not expect rolling blackouts.

by Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2022August 21, 2023

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Texas residents told to cut electricity use Monday or face potential for rolling blackouts

Texans are nervous about ERCOT’s ability to meet demand following deadly outages during 2021’s Winter Storm Uri, which left millions without power.

by Sanford Nowlin July 11, 2022September 7, 2023

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Severe weather this summer could cause another Texas power crisis

by Erin Douglas and Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune April 19, 2021May 7, 2025

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Triple-Digit Heat Pushed Texas’ Electrical Demand to a New Record

Sanford NowlinJuly 19, 2018August 17, 2023

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