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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas largely predicts that the state will not see any power emergencies this winter, although models indicate that grid conditions could become tight if a winter storm hits large swaths of Texas, driving up dema…

As people, businesses and data centers continue to move to the state, Texas leaders need to harness new strategies to make energy more affordable and ensure the state power grid remains reliable, experts said at the Texas Energy Summit in Austin.

Officials emphasized Nov. 7 that the majority of fatal crashes can be prevented if drivers follow speed limits, avoid distractions, wear seatbelts and do not get behind the wheel when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Ahead of Texas’ winter wildfire season, officials said the state owns just two firefighting aircraft. Others are “essentially [subleased] through the federal government,” and lawmakers said that can be an issue when multiple state…

Community Impact is tracking how Texans voted on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.

Polling places across Texas will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters will see 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution on their ballots, alongside local propositions and races in certain communities.