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Happy Texas Independence Day!
The story of the Texas Revolution is the story of ourselves—who we are, how we came to be, and what it means to truly be Texan.
March 2, 2021
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ERCOT Dropped the Ball
When Texas needs electricity the most, wind proves most of the time to be a ‘no-show’ while fossil fuels keep on powering the state.
March 1, 2021
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Endless Bummer
By telling their citizens that this pandemic lifestyle has no end, local entities are attempting to force Texans to live in a constant state of fear and confusion.
March 1, 2021
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CTE is Crucial for the Future
The average oil and gas job pays more than double the private-sector average, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
February 25, 2021
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People First, not Housing First
What’s needed is a ‘People First’ approach that supports each person in addressing the root causes of their homelessness, including trauma, mental illness and addiction.
February 24, 2021
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The Mermaid Capital of Texas?
Bringing local employers into the mix by supporting paid apprenticeships can give students at risk of dropping out a real incentive to stay in school and graduate.
February 23, 2021
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Time to Wave the White Flag, Obamacare
The ACA’s broken promises are legion. We never saved $2,500 per family. Too many of us didn’t get to keep our doctors or our insurance policies. Our premiums and deductibles have skyrocketed.
February 22, 2021
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Time to Thaw Out
ERCOT’s own planning document suggests this disaster was almost inevitable.
February 19, 2021
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Where’s the Reliability?
The race to add in renewables pushed out more reliable forms of energy and kept new reliable energy from being built.
February 18, 2021
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What Went Wrong
It has been known for years that a weather event combining low wind and solar production and record demand could lead to blackouts. This week, that event became reality as new wind and solar generation failed to produce when it was needed the most.
February 17, 2021
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Bitter Cold and Bad Policies
We must return to sensible policies that free American energy producers and American innovators.
February 16, 2021
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Safe and Warm? Thank Fossil Fuels!
What’s warming Texans and keeping them alive in this deadly winter blast? Fossil fuels, particularly natural gas.
February 15, 2021