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BY: @MattMackowiak | Subscribe to the daily email here | | TUESDAY || 1/7/25 | | Good Tuesday morning.
Thank you for reading as a FREE subscriber. | » Become a PAID subscriber here for $7/mo or $70/yr and SAVE TIME and be BETTER INFORMED. | | “If something of importance is known in Texas, Matt knows it. With a decline in the number of credible news organizations, the Must Read Texas morning email is indispensable for anyone that wants to continue to be informed.” – Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (R-TX) | | AUSTIN NEWSLETTER LAUNCHED | Are you one of the 100,000+ subscribers to ATX Pulse, a newsletter that delivers EVERYTHING you NEED TO KNOW about Austin? | | Subscriptions are $5/mo, $50/yr or $199/lifetime here: ATXpulsepremium.com. | » Read this morning's (free) edition here. | >> SUBSCRIBE HERE: ATXpulsepremium.com. ($5/mo or $50/yr or $199 lifetime) | | | “As battle cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable,” Texas Tribune's Alejandra Martinez — “As an arctic blast settled over Texas on Monday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s in some areas, the state’s grid operator said it’s not expecting any power disruptions this week.
Meteorologists predict increased precipitation later this week, which is likely to bring icy conditions and snow to parts of the state: North Texas is likely to get 1 to 4 inches of snow, according to one forecast, while Central Texas could see ice.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has issued a weather watch until Friday but has not requested that Texans reduce their power usage.
“At this time, grid conditions are expected to be normal, and there is no current expectation of an energy emergency,” ERCOT said in a written statement, adding that it will continue to monitor weather conditions closely.
Energy supply is comfortably exceeding demand. As of Monday morning, the state’s operating reserves — or the energy that can be quickly deployed in the event of a sudden outage — stand at 12,000 megawatts, far above the threshold of 2,500 megawatts when emergency measures would begin. | » BECOME A PAID SUBSCRIBER: $7/mo | The National Weather Service urged caution as wintry conditions are expected to persist through the week. Untreated roads could become slick with ice, especially Thursday and Friday, making travel treacherous. The Texas Division of Emergency Management is recommending that Texans stock up on groceries, check on neighbors, protect vulnerable pipes and plants, and stay informed as the cold snap continues.
This week’s frigid temperatures come from a familiar culprit: the polar vortex. Typically confined to the Arctic region, the vortex is a band of strong winds that at times can weaken and move south, bringing extreme cold air to the U.S., as far south as Texas. | » BECOME A PAID SUBSCRIBER: $70/yr | This weather pattern is similar to what spawned Winter Storm Uri, a February 2021 blast of arctic air that brought snow, ice and subfreezing temperatures to Texas and caused the near-collapse of the state grid. The storm triggered widespread power outages that left millions in the dark and cold for days, killed hundreds of people and brought sweeping changes to the state’s grid operations." Texas Tribune | | FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS HAVE ENDED: As of July 11, 2022, we have moved to a paywall for free subscribers. Free subscribers will only receive the top story in their morning email. Free subscribers will need to become paid subscribers to receive full story summaries. | | DMN: “Winter storm watch in place as Dallas braces for snowy weather” DMN ($) | HOU CHRON: “A major winter storm is headed to Texas. What can Houston expect?” Houston Chronicle ($) | SA REPORT: “San Antonio braces for winter freeze as ERCOT issues weather watch across Texas” SA Report | AAS: “Gov. Abbott elevates Blacklock to chief justice, appoint new member to Texas Supreme Court” AAS ($) | HOU LANDING: “Harris County DA Sean Teare's law license reinstated after brief administrative suspension” Houston Landing | SAEN: “SAWS treatment plant spills sewage into San Antonio River” SAEN ($) | FW REPORT: “North Texas leaders prepare to spend $1M on legal fight related to high-speed rail line” FW Report | TX TRIB: “Ken Paxton kicks off tour to pressure Republicans to support David Cook for House speaker” Texas Tribune | DMN: “Will the Texas Legislature expand gambling in 2025?” DMN ($) | DMN: “Keith Self wants to move a key border agency HQ to Texas” DMN ($) | | | > DMN: "Texas senator: Make big cities have civilian police oversight boards" DMN
> DMN: "Elon Musk’s net worth tops $400 billion" DMN
> DMN: "Will the Texas Legislature expand gambling in 2025?" DMN
> DMN: "Winter blast not expected to affect Texas power grid" DMN
> AP: "The next round of bitter cold and snow will hit the southern US" AP
> DMN: "Babe's Chicken is Texas' best Southern restaurant, magazine says" DMN
> FWST: "TX Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher plan failed in 2023. Will this year be different?" FWST
> TX TRIB: "With lawsuits and legislation, Texas Republicans take aim at abortion pills" TX TRIB
> DMN: "Plano private school closes abruptly, shorting students and teachers" DMN
> FWST: "Brothers, 18 and 15, killed by accused drunk driver as they change tire, Texas cops say" FWST
> TPR: "Biden makes an 11th-hour move to block coastal oil drilling" TPR
> TPR: "More Texans are investing in microgrids to avoid winter power outages" TPR
> AP: "Judge largely blocks Tennessee’s porn site age verification law as other states enforce theirs" AP
> FWST: "Will this week’s snow strain the Texas power grid like the 2021 winter storm?" FWST
> KXAN: "Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly" KXAN
> FWST: "Why a Texas Longhorns legend chose Fort Worth to retire and set up his post-NFL life" FWST
> FWST: "8 puppies ‘abandoned, freezing and scared’ rescued from trash can at Fort Worth park" FWST
> KXAN: "Texas officials warn of infectious, parasitic screwworms found in Mexico" KXAN
> DMN: "1 dead after South Dallas shooting, police say" DMN
> DMN: "Whataburger, Campisi's close at Dallas Love Field temporarily" DMN
> MY RGV: "As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable" MY RGV
> FWST: "North Texas resident wins $1 million with Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket" FWST
> MY RGV: "$100 million lawsuit filed against Pharr over dog attack that killed elderly woman" MY RGV
> TPR: "U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni prisoners from Guantánamo to Oman" TPR
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Air India now offers flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 7 days a week" COMMUNITY IMPACT | | | Last night's Texas sports scores:
> NBA: Chicago 114, San Antonio 110
> NBA: Memphis 119, Dallas 104
> NCAAM: #14 Houston 65, TCU 46
> NCAAM: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 97, New Orleans 83
> NCAAM: Houston Christian 83, Stephen F. Austin 73
> NCAAM: Lamar 72, Incarnate Word 58
> NCAAM: Southern 84, Prairie View A&M 80
> NCAAM: Texas Southern 71, Grambling State 66
Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
> 6pm: NBA: Houston at Washington
> 6pm: NHL: Dallas at New York Rangers (ESPN+)
> 6:30pm: NBA: LA Lakers at Dallas (TNT)
> 7pm: NCAAM: Cincinnati at Baylor (ESPN+)
> 7pm: NCAAM: Tulsa at UTSA (ESPN+)
> 8pm: NCAAM: #2 Auburn at Texas (ESPN2)
> 8pm: NCAAM: Texas Tech at BYU (ESPN+)
> 8pm: NCAAM: SMU at North Carolina (ACCN)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: "Cotton Bowl preparing for wintery ahead of Texas-Ohio State" DMN ($)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: Golden: "Texas football's defense has sprung a leak entering CFP showdown with Ohio State" AAS ($)
DALLAS COWBOYS: "Bears request to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy for vacant Head Coach position" NFL.com
DALLAS COWBOYS: "Cowboys' Jerry Jones nails acting gig, but GM performance needs work" DMN ($)
UH / TCU MEN'S BASKETBALL: "No. 12 Houston beats TCU 65-46 for 7th straight win" AP
SAN ANTONIO SPURS: "San Antonio Spurs blow another late lead, this time to Chicago Bulls" SAEN ($)
DALLAS MAVERICKS: "Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 35 points to lead Grizzlies past Mavs 119-104" AP
TEXAS RANGERS: "Texas Rangers sign RHP Chris Martin to shore up bullpen" DMN | | Thanks for reading! Become a Paid Subscriber by clicking the link below: | |
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