Power grid again reaches record demand

The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American-Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts last week, breaking a record set last August.

WATER FOR TEXANS, BY TEXANS: THE PATH TO SELF-RELIANCE

An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller - August 26, 2024Water is the lifeblood of Texas agriculture, and nowhere is that more critical than in the Rio Grande Valley.

Comanche’s Bull Durham sign

Clint Tunnell bought a building on the Comanche square in 2019. It had been empty for years and was in bad shape. He decided to gut the building and start the remodeling process. While power washing a stucco wall, a piece of the stucco came loose revealing a brick wall.

2 Cents Worth

Wow! it has been hot in Aspermont, Texas, my flowers are fried, I told the little bees they were going to have to go elsewhere. I've been to keep my crepe myrtles alive, but the rest it's just been too hot, course, the cactus are still okay, they are liking this hot weather.

Faces & Places

“Quiet descended on her, calm, content, as her needle, drawing the silk smoothly to its gentle pause, collected the green folds together and attached them, very lightly, to the belt.

Letter to the Editor

My congratulations to commissioners Evans and Martin for going through the budget line by line to find enough money to keep the jail open. My thanks to both.My thanks to commissioner Evans for explaining where the $8.6 million in surplus funds is allocated.

The Blossoming of Sunflower Mercantile

In 2017 Scott Reeves and his wife, Kelly opened an antique store on the square in Carthage. “In addition to the antiques, we added a little home décor,” says Scott. “People kept telling us that we needed to put a soda fountain in because there used to be several around the square.

2 Cents Worth

Grab you a glass of tea and visit with me awhile, it's too hot to do anything else. I'm supposed to be cleaning house today, it's too hot to clean house!!!!!

Faces & Places

“ Communism is what happens when Socialists realize that they want complete control over every aspect of human life.”~A.E. Samaan The worst thing I have ever smelled was a dead cow.

How to Choose a Walk-In Bathtub

Dear Savvy Senior, Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend some top options?