Gov. Greg Abbott to Crowdfund Border Wall, Dan Patrick Issues Approval
Last week Governor Greg Abbot announced his plans for Texas to build its own wall at the Mexico border, and as questions regarding finance...
Does a Winter Blackout Loom for Texas as ERCOT’s Plan for Additional Power Fails?
Texans are facing an elevated risk of winter blackouts as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state's electric grid operator, abandons plans...
Legislation with $1.7 billion for flood control and mitigation projects goes to governor
With the start of hurricane season looming, Texas lawmakers have sent legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott that would draw $1.7 billion from the state’s "rainy day...
Energy Demand To Double By 2030: Can Texas Grid Handle The Surge?
Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), said the company is projecting that the state will need to nearly double...
Texas Railroad Commission Hears Arguments for and Against Cutting Oil Production
The eyes of the world are on Texas today as the Texas Railroad Commission, the state agency responsible for regulating the oil and gas...
Houston to Launch $19M Program That Will Help Cars Communicate
Houston will use a $19 million grant to implement a program to create an interconnected traffic system where cars can communicate with other cars,...
Despite Earlier Predictions, Gasoline Prices Unscathed by Laura
Gasoline prices may not be affected by Hurricane Laura. Before Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast, oil rigs and platforms shut down and braced...
Are Texans Ready to Catch a Flick in a Theater?
After being dark for more than two months, movie theaters are beginning to reopen in Texas.
Movie theaters were part of Texas’ first phase of...
Texas Tourism Industry Eager to Reopen Despite Spike in COVID-19 Cases
The coronavirus pandemic put a huge dent in the spring break plans of thousands, directly impacting Texas tourism. Worried about the effects of another...
ERCOT CEO And Other Power Officials Warn About Power Outages This Winter
The CEO of ERCOT and other energy officials and executives said Texas and the U.S. power grid is becoming more vulnerable to extreme weather...
