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Galena Park ISD turns off A/C as part of CenterPoint's incentive program to reduce power
On Tuesday, Galena Park ISD shut off the air conditioning at multiple campuses after the district said CenterPoint Energy asked it to conserve energy.According to the district, the utility company called administrators to request that the air conditioning be shut off to reduce power consumption.However, a spokesperson for the energy company told Eyewitness News that GPISD wasn't asked to shut off the A/C but to reduce its usage as part of a voluntary program.In a message to parents, Superintendent John Moore said the A/C was turned off from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the district's "social awareness"...
California lawsuit against ExxonMobil states that plastic is not as recyclable as company claims
The state of California is suing ExxonMobil, accusing the company of a long-standing campaign of deception about plastic recycling.The news comes during New York Climate Week, a weeklong event that brings together business, tech, politics, academia, and government leaders.Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil in the San Francisco Superior Court. He and his team are seeking billions in damages for the plastic pollution in the state of California, which they say the company is responsible for.The lawsuit also accuses the company of deception, as ExxonMobil claims recycling is a viable option for managing plastic waste."ExxonMobil...
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for District 29 of the Texas House
Two candidates—a Republican and Democrat—are running to serve as the sheriff of the Galveston County Sheriff's Office. The office is currently held by Henry A. Trochesset, who is not running in 2024. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Two new candidates are running for District 29 of the Texas House of...
See the rates of "highly likely" dementia in Houston-area counties, Texas
The study was made to understand how many beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare in 2020 had diagnostic evidence of dementia and where they live. (Courtesy Pexels) Texas is one of the states where Medicaid beneficiaries are most likely to have dementia, according to a study done by NORC and released in early September.
Work on Green Tee Bridge in Pearland to wrap up this spring
Roughly six months after work started, Texas Department of Transportation officials said they are making progress on replacing Green Tee Bridge along Country Club Drive in Pearland. (Courtesy Fotolia) Roughly six months after work started, Texas Department of Transportation officials said they are making progress on replacing Green Tee Bridge...
Get ready to lock and load for the Pasadena Gun Expo, happening on October 5th and 6th!
Get ready to lock and load for the Pasadena Gun Expo, happening on October 5th and 6th! This is your golden opportunity to dive into the largest selection of firearms in the Houston area, brought to you by High Caliber Gun Shows. Join us for a thrilling weekend of buying, selling, and trading through thousands of unbeatable deals on everything from guns and ammo to knives, EDC gear, survival essentials, and even hunting and fishing gear! At High Caliber, we pride ourselves on keeping it a [...]
This week our friends from the League City Garden Club helped us freshen up our pollinator gardens
City Of League City Government · REPLENISHING OUR GARDENS 🌼 🐝This week our friends from the League City Garden Club helped us freshen up our pollinator gardens at the Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center! They added native pollinators including Esperanza, Turk’s Cap, Texas Sage, Flame Acanthus, and Lantana. Thank you to the Garden Club for all your help in keeping League City’s green spaces beautiful and thriving! (f [...]
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