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Texas Weathered the Storm—Here’s What’s Different This Time
Texas’ power grid has held up during this week’s winter storm—a very different story than the February 2021 blackout. ERCOT says supply has stayed ahead of demand so far, and they don’t anticipate statewide reliability issues at the moment.
As an extra precaution, the U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order that lets ERCOT tap…
houstonpublicmedia.org
Texas grid weathers winter storm, unlike 2021 blackout | Houston Public Media
Scattered outages have been reported as of Monday, but there are no signs of the widespread generation failures that crippled the grid nearly five years ago.
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Abbott Calls for an ICE “Reset” After Minneapolis Shooting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the White House needs to “recalibrate” ICE’s approach after the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during a Minneapolis protest over the weekend.
Abbott said ICE agents are law enforcement—and that Washington has to figure out how to restore nationwide respect while running…
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The Republican governor accused Democratic leaders in Minnesota of inciting violence. Democrats in Texas have condemned the shooting of demonstrator Alex Pretti.
What needs to happen next?
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For the Creatives Who Want to Lead: UH’s New Film Leadership Certificate -Online
Houston’s film + TV scene is growing, and University of Houston is leaning all the way in. 🎬
UH just announced a new online graduate certificate designed for the creatives who want to move from “talent” to producer / project lead / decision-maker—with evening, live online classes and a focus on building a local workforce pipeline.
Quick…
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Burgers + Boozy Shakes + Beer Wall? Lankford’s Is Coming to The Woodlands
The Woodlands just got a little tastier: Lankford’s is opening its newest location this Saturday, January 31—right on the Waterway (in the old Baja Cantina spot).
And it’s not just “another burger place.” We’re talking a self-serve beer wall (12 taps), a milkshake bar (yes, including boozy shakes), and even dog-friendly menu items that support…
houston.culturemap.com
Historic Houston burger joint sets opening date for new Woodlands store
gimme a grimm burger
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Alden Bridge Sports Field, facility upgrades planned
WOODLANDS HEADS UP: Alden Bridge Sports Fields will be closed through early 2027 as Phase 1 of a major $11.2M upgrade gets underway—aimed at expanding outdoor recreation options and making the park work better for the community.
What’s being improved (Phase 1): more parking, expanded playable field space, plus refreshed restrooms and fencing…
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Alden Bridge Sports Field, facility upgrades planned
The project will provide more parking, expand playable field space and update restrooms and fencing, among other changes.
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GameStop, a large retail gaming hub in the United States, disclosed in a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it closed 590 stores in fiscal year 2024 and expects to shutter a “significant number of additional stores” during FY2025.
For the U.S. federal government, fiscal year 2025 ran from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30,…
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At the Jan. 15, 2026 Cy-Fair ISD board meeting, trustees voted 4–3 to table (postpone indefinitely) a proposed policy change about who’s allowed to request a “reconsideration” of instructional materials after they’ve already been adopted.
What made it controversial:
The draft edit would have removed “any district resident” (and also 18+…
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Cy-Fair ISD board tables vote on controversial edit to instructional materials policy
The board on Jan. 15 tabled its vote on a policy revision that would have limited those permitted to request reconsideration of instructional materials after they’ve been adopted by the district.
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Katy Update: The Union Kitchen Has Closed Its Doors (Gaston Rd. Location)
Katy friends — The Union Kitchen has officially shuttered its Katy location, according to company officials.
This spot, owned by Houston-based Gr8 Plate Hospitality, was known for blending global comfort food with that Southern hospitality vibe — think soups, salads,…
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Tomball ISD Board Update: Bond-Funded Upgrades + Big PTO Donations Approved (Jan. 13)
Quick neighborhood note for the Tomball families: at the Jan. 13 board meeting, Tomball ISD trustees approved using bond funds for facility purchases and accepted multiple campus-support donations from local orgs.
✅ Donations accepted (campus support)
$159,812 —…
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Houston City Council Fast-Tracks $16M Flood Prevention Project for Turkey Gully — Here’s What It Means for the Neighborhood
If you live near Turkey Gully, this is one of those updates that actually matters.
On January 14, Houston City Council voted to expedite a drainage + paving project designed to reduce flooding for up to 238 homes and…
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