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ERCOT: Texas Grid Remains Vulnerable to Blackouts
The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter — very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production — does not capture the amount of power lost during February.
(Read time: 4.9 minutes)
Gallery: Jesuit vs. Denton Guyer
Jesuit's post-season hopes were dashed by Denton Guyer Friday night, but the team still caps the season by tying the school record for wins in a season (in the UIL era) and claiming its first district title since 2016. The Rangers will now await UIL realignment in February.
Have Fun, Win Prizes With Our Holiday Photo Scavenger Hunt
Join us in a fun holiday photo scavenger hunt, and win one of three prize packs containing four tickets to Holiday at the Arboretum at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and four tickets to the Trains at NorthPark benefitting Ronald McDonald House Dallas.
Snider Plaza Redevelopment Project Proceeding ‘With Caution’
After weeks of legal maneuvering, developer Jim Strode was still proceeding “with caution” on the redevelopment of the southeast corner of Snider Plaza where Peggy Sue BBQ used to be, his lawyer said.
Crime
Music Teacher Deemed a Sex Offender
A 43-year-old Flower Mound music instructor accused of sexually abusing a then-15-year-old girl pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child.
(Warning: This story contains disturbing details)
(Read time: 3 minutes)
Nominate Your Favorite Stories for 2021 People’s Pick
Starting today, you can nominate a story (or stories) from 2021 that resonated with you, and next week we'll provide a ballot for readers to vote on their favorites.
Voices
Turkey Time
Each year, the day after Thanksgiving, I make a series of peeved pledges. I will not cook another Thanksgiving dinner, decorate a table, or wash dishes again.
(Read time: 4.2 minutes)
Coronavirus
Some Texas ICU Beds Remain Near Capacity
ICU beds in Texas hospitals remain near capacity despite declines since the peak of the summer surge attributed to the delta variant in August.
(Read time: 2.7 minutes)
SMU Alum Turns Entrepreneur
Hunter Rice founded sendit, a SnapChat add-on for playing augmented reality games.
(Read time: 4.8 minutes)
Paul, Panthers Cruise in Playoff Opener
Parish Episcopal earned its second win this season over district rival Plano Prestonwood and advanced to the TAPPS state semifinals. (Run time: 1.4 minutes)
Guyer Rolls Past Jesuit in Second Round
Denton Guyer overwhelmed Jesuit on Friday, ending the Rangers’ nine-game winning streak and their season. (Read time: 1.4 minutes)