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TEXAS SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY

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PEACE OF MIND

The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

A few months ago, while campaigning for the Kendall County Judge’s position, a chance meeting and conversation with Christy Wiley sparked a monthslong journey to protect our community from the ravages of uncontrolled fires.

The star on the Texas flag somehow seems to shine a little brighter every year as more and more people move to Texas to find a thriving economy and a better quality of life.

I don’t often find myself in agreement with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), but he’s got one thing right: getting a direct flight from the San Antonio Airport (SAT) to Reagan National in Washington, D.C. is a “massive priority.”

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources and activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II response conditions, ahead of Tuesday’s expected arrival of Tropical Depression Nine’s in South Texas.

Governance in municipal extra territorial jurisdictions (ETJs) was once again targeted during this year’s legislative session. SB 2038, which will allow landowners in the ETJ to petition for release from oversight by the municipality, will become law on Sept. 1.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

AUSTIN – As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those that will increase their efforts to pull over motorists suspected of drunk driving.

BEHIND THE BADGE