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From left, Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and Thomas Gleeson, chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, listen during a Jan. 8 briefing about winter weather. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

ERCOT forecasts record electric demand amid hot, dry summer

By Hannah Norton

Texas’ power grid operator said June 24 that there is little risk for a grid emergency this summer, even as electric demand rises.

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Beryl approached land along the Texas coast in the Gulf of Mexico on July 7, 2024. Amid this year's hurricane season, Houston-Galveston Area Council officials said preparation is important. (Satellite image courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Published 2:46 PM | Jun 16, 2025 CDT

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Published 5:28 PM | Jun 11, 2025 CDT

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Published 3:04 PM | Jun 10, 2025 CDT

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Published 2:43 PM | Jun 10, 2025 CDT

'Your voices will be heard': Montgomery County moves to review law enforcement pay

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Published 12:02 PM | Jun 9, 2025 CDT

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During its May 27 meeting, Montgomery City Council approved hiring Brent Walker as the new city administrator effective June 16. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)

Published 2:20 PM | Jun 6, 2025 CDT

Montgomery City Council names new city administrator

The 44th Kinder Houston Area Survey reported that of the top 10 largest metros in the country, Houston has grown more than all but Dallas-Fort Worth since 2010, increasing in population by 25% or more than 1.5 million people. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Published 3:45 PM | Jun 4, 2025 CDT

Houston-area residents cite diversity as the city's best asset, crime as biggest challenge

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Published 4:59 PM | Jun 3, 2025 CDT

See what Montgomery County residents can do to fight mosquitoes this season

Published 2:29 PM | Jun 3, 2025 CDT

Montgomery County clean energy program to spur local infrastructure investments

Conroe City Council voted against implementing a citywide moratorium May 30 and cited $15 million in state funding the city is set to receive as the reason. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)

Published 6:34 PM | May 30, 2025 CDT

Conroe City Council votes against citywide moratorium for now, citing new state funding