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New poll finds lack of faith in Texas power grid this summer
The Texas Politics Project at UT Austin asked Texans what they think the chances are for a power grid failure.
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The Texas Politics Project at UT Austin asked Texans what they think the chances are for a power grid failure.
The poll asked how likely it would be that the power grid failed this summer. 34% of Texans said it's somewhat likely.
The Texas power grid operator says that the state's electricity demand could nearly double over the next six years.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The Texas power grid operator is warning of possible rolling blackouts later this summer, with a 12% chance of outages happening in August.
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Wednesday in North Texas will be a hot one — high temperatures are forecasted to be in the low 90s, according to CBS News Texas meteorologists.
The heat isn't the only thing burning outside - a surge in energy prices will soon be burning holes in wallets. This comes as ERCOT warns of deficient power reserves this week.
ERCOT is concerned about power plants going offline.
There could be a power grid emergency next week as temperatures could climb into the 90s.
The total solar eclipse will cause ERCOT to lose about 16% of solar energy supplies but it isn't asking Texans to conserve energy and doesn't expect any grid reliability concerns.
One plan to avoid another winter weather emergency, is the proposed $2 billion Southern Spirit Connection.
Governor Abbott has placed several emergency response resources on standby ahead of the arrival of the coldest air of the season.
ERCOT says they have access to more weather forecasts so they can better tune their experience for extreme cold weather events.
ERCOT says this change is for better reliability as the grid has changed.
ERCOT clarifies – it doesn't expect an energy emergency, but does want to be prepared.
From 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, ERCOT asks that residents and business owners conserve energy due to high forecasted temperatures, low wind and declining solar power generation.
ERCOT continues to ask everyone to reduce their electric use.
Temperatures this week could be record-breaking, reaching as high as 107 degrees in some parts of North Texas.
After months of unrelenting heat during a particularly sweltering summer, the Texas power grid's ability to meet high electricity demand hit shaky ground Aug. 17.
For the second day in a row, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve energy.
On Tuesday, Texans were asked to cut back on their power usage between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m., but for a unique reason.
The weather watch has been extended until Aug. 18.
ERCOT has extended its weather watch through Friday, warning that power reserves could be low as extreme heat sticks around and power consumption increases.
Record-high temperatures result in higher electrical demand, which could lower reserves.
Meanwhile, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season formed Saturday.
The family of Richard Applegate says he was killed around 6:15 a.m. June 21 at home near Skyline Drive.
The crash's lone survivor, 35-year-old Randy Williams, remains at Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
CBS News Texas anchor Steve Pickett will emcee the event.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place through this evening.
The driver of an 18-wheeler is dead after crashing into a home in South Texas.
Meanwhile, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season formed Saturday.
The family of Richard Applegate says he was killed around 6:15 a.m. June 21 at home near Skyline Drive.
The crash's lone survivor, 35-year-old Randy Williams, remains at Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
A suspect in a deadly shooting in south Fort Worth has been arrested nearly 1,000 miles away.
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
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Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
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According to Tarrant Appraisal District records, the owner claimed the horses "stayed on the property year around," but inspectors said the evidence indicated otherwise.
In a roundtable, political reporter Jack Fink speaks with four North Texas Republican grassroots activists about who their top three picks for former President Donald Trump’s running mate are.
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The law prevents transgender minors from accessing treatments like hormone therapies and puberty blockers.
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Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The healthcare system called the Texas Health and Human Services Commission process "deeply flawed."
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
MedStar says the biggest thing to stay safe this summer is to know the signs of heat-related illnesses. If you feel dizzy or incoherent call 911. Medics also advise people to hydrate often, because dehydration can sneak up on you days later.
Dr. David Moore said Baylor Scott & White Medical Center partners with the non-profit organization Haiti Cardiac Alliance and has performed surgeries on 40 Haitians since 2016.
Change is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the form of a billion-dollar development project.
In a letter to Southwest's board, the investment firm complained that Southwest's stock price has dropped more than 50% in the last three years.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026.
The closures will impact hundreds of employees at locations in Dallas, Richardson, Las Colinas, Lake Highlands and Denton.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Corbin Burnes scattered nine hits over seven innings, rookie Heston Kjerstad homered and drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles pummeled the struggling Texas Rangers 11-2.
Bronny James has been picked by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft.
The judge said the lawsuit lacked merit and the plaintiff's claims of sexual assault and defamation were unfounded.
America's Team is headed back to Oxnard, California from July 25 through August 21.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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A fugitive led White Settlement police on a car chase before attempting to escape on foot across a busy freeway. It was all caught on video.
The driver of an 18-wheeler is dead after crashing into a home in South Texas.
A suspect in a deadly shooting in south Fort Worth has been arrested nearly 1,000 miles away.
Hot conditions will persist in North Texas, including on July 4th.
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A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
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