Texas utility commission chair raises threat of summer power outages and pushes for more gas-powered electricity
Public Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake said renewable energy could be critical to preventing power outages this summer. Renewable energy supporters said the grid’s reliability doesn’t hinge on wind and solar.![](https://ruralnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/16104863-1.gif)
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Poll finds solid majority of Texans, even Republicans, favor raising age for gun purchases
The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.![](https://ruralnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/16103803.gif)
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Texas’ water infrastructure is broken, jeopardizing quality and supply for a growing state
On a daily basis, water managers in cities across the state move from crisis to crisis hoping to keep the water flowing to residents.![](https://ruralnewsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/16103667.gif)
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Stephens County Commissioners vote to file lawsuit against Texas Attorney General about request for election information
Salt, Soil, and Supper
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