Calling the situation “an unprecedented power shortage,” CenterPoint Energy said because of directives from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), its customers should prepare to be without power for “several more days.” CenterPoint reminded that it does not generate power and said it must follow ERCOT’s decisions about distribution. Those decisions and apparent … [Read more...] about CenterPoint warns power outages ‘could last several more days,’ governor urges probe
Gov. Greg Abbott
Acknowledging ‘very stark reality’ of COVID-19, Gov. Abbott orders face masks, limits on gatherings
With the state posting new record numbers of COVID-19 cases daily that “reveal a very stark reality,” and hospitals filling up, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered most Texans Thursday (July 2) to begin wear face coverings. His new executive order also authorized strict distancing rules and restrictions on gatherings — but stopped short of issuing a stay-at-home order. In a video … [Read more...] about Acknowledging ‘very stark reality’ of COVID-19, Gov. Abbott orders face masks, limits on gatherings
JUST IN: New Harris County order mandates masks for employees, customers at businesses
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has ordered businesses in Harris County to require employees and customers 10 and older to wear face masks or face fines up to $1,000 for each violation beginning Monday and lasting through June 30. She likened the requirement to a common practice and sign: “No shoes, no shirts, no service” — adding “no mask” to that list. Gov. Greg Abbott … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Harris County order mandates masks for employees, customers at businesses