Austin, Texas – June 21, 2025 – In a significant legislative culmination, Texas Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025, formalized into law more than 300 bills that successfully navigated passage during the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The signing ceremony, held in the state capital of Austin, marked a critical step in translating legislative proposals…
Taste of Texas Culinary Festival Announces Major Relocation to Dallas for 2025 Event Dallas, TX – The “Taste of Texas Culinary Festival,” a cornerstone event celebrating the diverse and dynamic food culture of the Lone Star State, has officially announced a significant strategic relocation for its 2025 iteration. Organized by the esteemed “Texas Culinary Association,”…
ERCOT Issues Summer Grid Reliability Forecast Amid Record Demand Projections AUSTIN, Texas – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released its updated summer grid reliability forecast today, providing a comprehensive outlook on the state’s power grid preparedness for the upcoming peak demand season. The forecast arrives as Texas prepares for potentially soaring temperatures, a…
Texas PUC Greenlights Multi-Billion Dollar Grid Reliability Plan A significant step toward strengthening the state’s beleaguered power grid was taken on June 6th, as the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) granted final approval for a substantial funding package. This landmark decision authorizes approximately $5.5 billion in investment aimed at critical upgrades for the ERCOT-managed…
ERCOT Issues Summer Readiness Alert as Record Texas Heat Looms AUSTIN, Texas – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the independent system operator managing the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texans, issued a significant summer readiness alert on Friday, June 7, 2025. The move comes as meteorologists forecast extreme temperatures…
McKinney, Texas – The 29th annual Texas Music Revolution (TMR) festival successfully wrapped up on Saturday, June 7, 2025, after two days packed with performances across multiple stages. Held on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, the long-running event, hosted by KHYI 95.3 The Range, reaffirmed its status as a premier showcase for…
Houston, Texas – The vibrant cultural landscape of Houston is set to host a significant event in the contemporary classical music world, as the Texas New Music Festival prepares for its 2025 iteration. Kicking off on Monday, July 7, the festival promises a week-long exploration of innovative sounds and compositions, anchored at the esteemed Midtown…
Historic Tax Relief for Texas Small Businesses Texas Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed House Bill 210 into law today, enacting a significant expansion of the state’s franchise tax exemption for businesses. The signing marks a pivotal moment for small and medium-sized enterprises across the Lone Star State. This newly enacted legislation, set to take…
Texas Senate Finance Committee Advances State Budget Bill After Marathon Session Austin, TX – In a pivotal move following a prolonged and intense legislative session, the Texas Senate Finance Committee late Thursday night gave its stamp of approval to Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the cornerstone legislation outlining the state’s proposed two-year budget. This critical…
ERCOT Unveils Major Grid Strengthening Plan Ahead of Summer AUSTIN, TX – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s grid operator, announced on May 29, 2025, a significant and comprehensive initiative designed to bolster the reliability and resilience of the Texas power grid. The proactive measures are being implemented with urgency to prepare…
