NEWS
Heat warning continues through tonight, ERCOT issues conservation alert
ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal for today, September 6, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Due to continued high temperatures, high demand, low wind, and declining solar power generation this evening, operating reserves are expected to be low into the evening hours.
This Conservation Appeal is part of ERCOT’s Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS), alerting the public of grid conditions.
ERCOT is not in emergency operations, and controlled outages are not needed at this time. Texans can monitor current and extended grid conditions, along with other dashboards, on the ERCOT website here.
What is an ERCOT Conservation Appeal?
An ERCOT Conservation Appeal is a request for Texans to reduce electrical usage, if safe to do so. Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help the grid by lowering demand for a specific period of time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours in the summer. Conservation helps grid operators balance generation supply and customer demand.
Who should reduce their electric use?
ERCOT requests all Texans to reduce their electric use, if safe to do so, today, September 6, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
ERCOT also requests all government agencies (including city and county offices) to implement all programs to reduce energy use at their facilities.
How can I reduce my electrical use?
Energy-saving tips for residents and businesses can be found at www.ercot.com/txans.
| Event: | Excessive Heat Warning |
| Effective: | 06:00 PM CDT on 09/06/2023 |
| Expires: | 09:00 PM CDT on 09/07/2023 |
| Alert: | * WHAT…For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures near 105 to 108 and heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE…Portions of North and Central Texas. * WHEN…For the Heat Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Thursday. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. |
| Instructions: | Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. |
| Target Area: | Montague; Cooke; Grayson; Young; Jack; Wise; Denton; Collin; Stephens; Palo Pinto; Parker; Tarrant; Dallas; Rockwall; Kaufman; Eastland; Erath; Hood; Somervell; Johnson; Ellis; Bosque; Hill |
Infrastructure projects once more dominate the agenda of the Bowie City Council when it meets at 6 p.m. on May 13.
A pair of proclamations open the meeting, one for Emergency Medical Services Week and National Travel and Tourism Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will present information on the substation transformer project, the phase two sewer line replacement contract, status of the infrastructure fund and plans for the budget.
A pair of public works requests will ask for $24,000 out of the infrastructure fund to buy nine fire hydrants and $29,825 from the meter tap account to buy replacement meters. Public Works Director Stony Lowrance is expected to make that presentation.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
The final Bowie Business Boost featuring secrets from a secret shopper will be on May 21 in the Bowie Community Center.
This four-part series that kicked off in February has explored many of the every day challenges a business faces and how to tackle them. Speakers have challenged attendees to act and boost the success of their business and motivate employees to achieve their goals and meet the firm’s mission.
On May 21, Alysia Cook will bring “8 Secrets from a Secret Shopper.” Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. with the presentation 8 to 9:30 a.m. Cook, Professional Community and Economic Developer and principal of Opportunity Strategies, is a proven expert in the field of customer service and hospitality. Her secret shopper program will provide a blueprint to ensure your customers have a great experience in all of your business interactions and then become your best ambassadors.
Janis Crawley, executive director of the Bowie Economic Development Corporation, said she has been pleased with the attendance and the programs as guests come away with lots of great ideas. The BEDC hosted the program.
For information call the BEDC at 940-872-4193, text 940-531-8201 or email us at [email protected]
Construction on the new Allsup’s truck stop located at the edge of Bowie on U.S. Highway 287 and State Highway 59 is moving along at a quick pace as the colorful new store shows off the new store colors of red, white and blue. No information was available when the new location may be completed, but staff is being hired. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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