Alexandra Hart | Texas Standard
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Electricity demand is increasing with rising temperatures, but it’s still maintenance season for power plants, causing a supply crunch.
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Agriculture, insurance companies likely to be the hardest-hit industries.
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Nikki and Brett Cross recall son Uziyah ‘always wanted to put a smile on your face … and it’s hard because he’s not here to take away these frowns.’
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The Public Utility Commission chair warns that the grid could be overwhelmed this summer – and more ‘dispatchable generation’ is needed.
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Medical cannabis and penalty reduction are among several marijuana measures in the 88th regular session.
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White Rock Cemetery Garden of Memories is thought to be one of the oldest integrated cemeteries in the state.
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A growing number of teachers in Texas public schools aren’t going through the state’s regular certification process.
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Putting the issue to voters is unlikely to happen given the state’s political landscape.
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Housing inventories are rising, and homes are staying on the market for longer.
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Polling shows a majority of Americans aged 18 to 29 consider themselves “pro-choice.” But that age group historically has low voter turnout rates.
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Among first responders, firefighters face some of the greatest ongoing health risks.
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The federal agency is considering designating the Permian Basin as a “non-attainment area,” meaning it could face tougher emissions regulations.