NEWS
Texas power demand setting records
According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas the demand for power in the state high record highs two days this week as the heat continues to keep the nation in its sweaty grip.
After hitting 11 peak demand records last summer, ERCOT officials said usage hit a preliminary 81,406 megawatts (MW) on July 13, topping off the record from the day before which was 81,351 MW.
ERCOT staffers expect the record highs will continue through the weekend.
The City of Bowie water plant staff reported a high of 107 degrees on July 13 and 108 on July 14. The previous 100-degree day was on July 6 as the temperatures hover in the 97-98 degree range for the highs.
ERCOT states on its website one megawatt can power around 1,000 U.S. homes on a typical day, but only about 200 homes on a hot summer day in Texas.
The grid has issued a weather watch for July 16-18 due to the heat, higher demand and the potential for lower reserves. There is no expectation of an energy emergency, but conservation is encouraged where possible.
This hay hauler had some trouble as the made the curve on Mason Street near Orchard Friday afternoon as multiple round bales fell off. Someone was back on the scene quickly to get the hay out of the street and away from its edge. (Photo by Barbara Green)
After a handful of days with rain chances, this upcoming work week will be dry and hot. Afternoon temperatures will rise back into the 90s and 100s, with heat indices between 100-110 by midweek. (U.S. National Weather Service)
By BARBARA GREEN
[email protected]
Judges have been named for the two cases involving 97th District Attorney Casey Hall, including the indictment for theft and a petition for removal as DA.
On July 11, Judge David L. Evans, presiding judge for the Eighth Administration Region of Texas, assigned E. Lee Gabriel to handle the indictment case against Hall. The judge then named Bruce McFarling for the removal petition case.
The two-term DA Hall was indicted by the Montague County Grand Jury July 15 on a charge of theft of property $2,500 to $30,000, a state jail felony. The allegations stem from reported misappropriation of state grant funds.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
-
NEWS2 years ago2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
-
NEWS8 months agoSuspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
-
NEWS1 year agoSO investigating possible murder/suicide
-
NEWS2 years agoWreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
-
NEWS12 months agoMurder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
-
NEWS1 year ago
Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death
-
NEWS2 years agoBowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight
-
NEWS2 years ago
Driver stopped by a man running into the street, robbed at knifepoint