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Just Announced Texas at Risk For Another Devastating Winter Storm
ERCOT recently announced a startling prediction giving Texans little hope that the power grid is much more capable of withstand future winter storms.
Get Ready! Freezing Cold Weather is On It's Way to Texas
The Old Farmer's Almanac has given us a heads-up on the frost dates for various cities across the Lone Star State.
You read that right! Snow is coming to Texas, so bundle up butter
You read that right! Snow is coming to Texas, so bundle up buttercup!
Hurricane Helene Could Have Filled Alan Henry How Many Times?!?
Hurricane Helene's aftermath: 40 trillion gallons of rain poured down, equal to filling over 60 million Olympic-size pools or Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe, the largest in North America, has a volume of 39 trillion gallons, towering over Lake Alan Henry by 1222 times.
DANGEROUS: Fireworms Wash Up On Texas Beaches
When people express fears about sea creatures, it’s usually sharks or jellyfish.
The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unlocked a new beach fear this month, fireworms.
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Energy Saving Tips for Texas Triple Digit Temperatures
Triple digits are forecasted this week and Texas residents are looking for ways to stay cool while saving money.
Texans: Don't Miss This Iconic Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. For more than four decades, the first week in October brings the smell of roasting chiles and the beautiful, magical moving picture show of hot air balloons sailing silently through the crisp fall air...
You Won't Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Now that is a big shark.
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long.
Rodriguez sai...
Connecting Texas Power Grid To U.S. Would Increase Reliability
Last week we told you that ERCOT said Texas is ready for the summer.
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas told board members the riskiest time will be in August from 8 to 10 p.m. due to hotter temperatures and also the increased reliance on renewables.
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ERCOT Says Texas Is Ready For The Summer, Experts Don't Agree
The head of the state’s power grid operator said Tuesday that Texas is ready for the hotter temperatures in the months ahead.
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas told board members the riskiest time will be in August from 8 to 10 p.m. due to hotter temperatures and also the increased reliance on renewables.
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Some Of Texas Will Feel Like 115 Degrees This Week
Be ready for a hot week across Texas with high heat combined with high humidity will lead to temperatures that feel as hot as 115 degrees.
Abilene, San Antonio, and Brownsville are cities that could set record highs and see dangerous humidity...