Texas Power Grid Problem: Colder Temps Could Bring Blackouts

The Texas Power Grid has been a talking point for many residents in the state. Ever since February of 2021, where the grid almost reached a point that would have caused many to not even have power for a longer time than expected. After that weather event, one major question was raised:

Will The Texas Power Grid Be Able To Stand Another Weather Event?

We've discussed in the past that ERCOT hasn't been giving us good vibes regarding the power grid. ERCOT has stated they have made adjustments that will benefit the grid. However these statements will be tested in the coming winter months.

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Recently, Meterologist Brad Panovich tweeted a statement that will raise eyebrows to some Texans:

The mere thought of another stressed grid in the state of Texas might send shivers down a Texan's spine. But when can the population expect the cold temperatures to hit?

Forecasting of Colder Temps In Texas

To say the least, Texas has experienced both hot and cold throughout the winter season. According to Newsweek, warmer temps are once again set to hit the state before the Christmas holiday. But three days before the holiday is set to take place, temperatures are set to get lower and stay low.

Now the good news is that the very cold temps are set to only last for one or two nights, as stated by Newsweek. But those nights in question seem to be the true test of the improvements that were stated by ERCOT.

Time will tell.

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Have you ever heard someone call Killeen "Kye-lean" or Salado "Salad-oh"? That's just the tip of the Texas mispronunciation iceberg. Here are the towns and cities most folks who didn't grow up in Texas don't have a clue how to pronounce.

10 Myths About Texas That Even Some Natives Believe

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the tall tales! Our state can seem pretty strange to people from far away, or even our immediate neighbors. There are several myths about Texas that range from quirky to fun and just plain ignorant and insulting, and even some people born and raised her believe 'em. Here are a few we can dispel today.

Bet You Didn't Know: 10 Bizarre Texas Laws Still on the Books

Many states still have strange laws on the books that aren’t enforced or taken seriously anymore, and Texas is no exception.

Most of these laws are just funny now, but at one time, there was a valid (or at least somewhat valid) reason for them to exist.

Texas has plenty of strange rules and regulations that you could technically be prosecuted for if you violate them, since they've never been amended. Some of these are only for specific cities and not state-wide, but all of them are pretty odd!

Let's take a look at 10 of the weirdest ones in the Lone Star State.