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ERCOT’s call for reserves ahead of winter brings back memories of 2021 meltdown – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
SUMMARY: ERCOT, the electricity grid operator in Texas, has proposed increasing its operating reserves for the winter peak load season in an effort to prevent a repeat of the power outages experienced during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. The grid relied heavily on solar power during the summer, but this source won't be as beneficial during winter. While some new plants are planned, they won't be operational for a year or more. Stakeholders are concerned that the proposed measures may not be enough to prevent another severe winter storm causing power disruptions. Families affected by the last storm are still apprehensive about the possibility of another outage.
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Storm preparation: Beryl expected to strengthen to hurricane as Texas braces for impact
SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl, which began as a Category 2 hurricane, weakened to a tropical storm but is forecasted to regain hurricane status and hit southern Texas by Sunday night or Monday. The National Hurricane Center predicts landfall between Brownsville and north of Corpus Christi, with potential rapid intensification due to warm Gulf waters. Experts warn it could become a Category 2 or 3 storm. Beryl has already shown unprecedented rapid intensification, with significant increases in wind speed. This early-season storm reflects unusually warm Atlantic waters, potentially influenced by climate change and a developing La Nina, suggesting a more intense hurricane season ahead.
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Memorial Villages police manhunt: Potentially armed suspect wanted after fleeing traffic stop on River Bend Drive
SUMMARY: Authorities in Houston, Texas, are searching for a potentially armed suspect who escaped from a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper during a traffic stop on Saturday morning. The suspect, described as a Hispanic or Native American man with black hair and wearing all-black clothing, fled on foot around 3:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of River Bend Drive towards Buffalo Bayou. Despite thorough searches, the fugitive remains at large. Police continue to patrol the area and have urged residents to report any suspicious activity to the dispatch at 713-365-3700. The details were broadcasted via ABC13’s 24/7 livestream.
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Acting Governor Dan Patrick warns Texans upon Hurricane Beryl’s landfall
SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to South Texas and possibly Austin by late Sunday night or early Monday morning, according to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and state emergency officials. Residents along the coast from Brownsville to the Louisiana border are advised to prepare over the weekend and avoid travel on Monday. The exact landfall location is uncertain, and Governor Greg Abbott is currently on an economic mission in East Asia. The storm, currently a Category 1 hurricane, may re-intensify over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting residents to stock up on essentials and secure pets and family.
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