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In Texas, CenterPoint Says Customers Must Pay Them Now AND Pay Them Later
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Let’s face it. What happened in Houston after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast was a total, complete, and unmitigated disaster. 2.7 million people lost power — 80% of the customer base of CenterPoint, the utility company that serves the Houston area. A week later, power has yet to be restored to many CenterPoint customers. America hasn’t seen a total collapse of the electrical grid like this since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. [Yes, it’s true. Puerto Rico is part of the US, a fact unknown to many Americans.]
US Marshals Need your Help Hunting Down this Most Wanted Man from Texas
Texas is a large state with a large population, and in that population are criminals who commit serious crimes. When the US Marshals become involved, you know the crime is severe. The US Marshals have a list of the 15 Most Wanted Fugitives and one dangerous Texas man makes the...
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
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 said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
1 man killed, several cars struck by gunfire in Dallas shooting
DALLAS — A man was killed and multiple cars were struck by gunfire in a shooting in Old East Dallas late Wednesday night, police said. The shooting happened shortly before 11 p.m. in the 3500 block of Munger Avenue, near Hall Street and U.S. 75. One man was shot, and he died, according to police at the scene. Multiple cars were also shot during the incident, according to police and footage from the scene.
Woman Swaps Canvases With Boyfriend During Painting Session and Notices Proposal Message
A woman was brought to tears when she swapped canvasses with her boyfriend during a painting session and noticed four important words had been added to his work: "Will U Marry Me?" The post Woman Swaps Canvases With Boyfriend During Painting Session and Notices Proposal Message appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Female MMA Fighter & Owner of 2A Fitness Joins Janet Martin Realty
After COVID hit hard in many states, the restrictions and lockdowns forced many to flee in search of a better life for themselves. Sarah Howell and her family were one of those. In Washington state, she says, “we already felt separated from the state in our political views, values and morals and didn’t want to raise our kids in public schools, but when COVID hit, we knew we had to leave!” Traveling approximately 1,974 miles, the Howell’s left Washington and moved to Sulphur Springs, Texas.
POLICE: Man who died from 'self-inflicted injury' following standoff at Longview gas station could have been experiencing mental episode
LONGVIEW, Texas — The Longview Police Department and SWAT says a barricade situation has ended after an armed man was found dead in a bus that's been converted into an RV in the parking lot of a local gas station. According to the LPD, the incident occurred at the...
Free Summer Camps for Kids in Texas: Fun and Learning Await
Ensure your kids stay academically sharp with these FREE Tutoring Summer Camp in Johnson County and Tarrant County. They'll receive personalized instruction in reading and math, enjoy fun educational activities, and even go on exciting field trips. Plus, they provide free breakfast and lunch. Give your children the opportunity to succeed and thrive this summer without any cost to you.
Cooler Temperatures Are On Their Way To Texas, For a Short Time
No, it's not time to break out the jackets and extra blankets, but a rare summer cold (or maybe cool) front is sweeping across Texas and that means cooler temperatures the rest of the week and even cooler temperatures this weekend. So what does that mean for different areas of...
Proposed Texas Curriculum Blurs Lines Between Church and State
Texas is poised to have a state curriculum that would include teachings on the Bible for public elementary school students across the state. From lessons about the Gospel of Matthew centering on the crucifixion of Jesus to portrayals of Christ’s Last Supper, the new plan would infuse Biblical content into the instruction for daily reading...
Hot and dry weather briefly return to North Texas before cooler weather and storms
NORTH TEXAS — A little bit of rain hit the DFW airport Thursday, keeping temperatures below normal for the second day in a row. Just a couple of days ago DFW logged the hottest day of the year so far.Friday and Saturday look dry and hot, not so much on Sunday.Sunday we start to reap the benefit of an unusual weather pattern for mid-July. A deep trough is parked over the Great Lakes, it'll bring a northwest flow aloft for North Texas. This is a pattern that brings in storms and cooler weather.There are decent rain chances on Sunday and better rain chances on Monday and Tuesday.Saturday will be very much a July day, hot and sunny. From Sunday and next week? Very much like late May.No one is going to miss the hot, dry conditions that July normally brings. What relief in water and cooling bills. Here is your 7-day forecast.
Here's why some Texas officials are calling for gun confiscations in domestic abuse cases
Texas elected officials and victims advocacy groups are calling on the Legislature to pass gun safety rules that protect victims of violent crimes after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirmed a law that bans people who are subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing firearms. "When our courts identify that someone is so dangerous and orders them to surrender their firearms, it saves lives," said Nikhita Ved, vice president of community services for...
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick fronts special senate committee after CenterPoint’s lackluster Beryl response
The company’s hurricane response was at the center of a press conference earlier this week, when Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the CenterPoint, claiming it “compromised lives” in the Houston area. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other Houston lawmakers are at the forefront of a newly created...
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