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ERCOT Asks Texans To Conserve Power

ERCOT Asks Texans To Conserve Power

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to conserve electricity. ERCOT is asking all Texas residents to conserve electricity from 6 AM to 10 AM Monday. Freezing temperatures, and a very high demand for electricity are expected during this time. Operating reserves for the Texas power gird are also expected to…MORE

WalletHub Addresses Cost of Smoking Per Year

WalletHub Addresses Cost of Smoking Per Year

Texas smokers may spend up $72,000 per year on cigarettes! Wallet Hub Analyst, Cassie Happe, says that while inflation might have an influence on that number, people may want to consider quitting. “Texas came in twenty seventh overall in the study,” she said. “Which is about middle of the pack as far as the costs…MORE

City of Richardson Joins It’s Time Texas Community Challenge

City of Richardson Joins It’s Time Texas Community Challenge

The City of Richardson is set to participate in the 2024 “It’s Time Texas Community Challenge”! “Essentially, it’s an eight week challenge that communities across the state of Texas participate in to raise awareness about health activities within their community and just kind of a health initiative across the entire state,” Corporate Recreation Manager Jonathan…MORE