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News from July 2021
Critics of Texas wind, solar power expansion want to 'stop renewable energy subsidies'
By Christina Heath | Jul 2, 2021
Prior to Texas' February winter storm blackouts, the wind and solar energy industry spent approximately $66 billion, with $21.7 billion granted from local, state and federal subsidies, on renewable energy sources that some criticize as unreliable.
Amazon continues 'investment in South Texas' with new facility in League City
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 1, 2021
Amazon Logistics recently announced that it will open a new facility in League City sometime in early 2022, according to a news report by Click2Houston.
'We should not have problems like this': Houston businesses respond to ERCOT's request for residents to reduce energy usage
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 1, 2021
Texas residents have been advised to reduce air conditioning and energy usage due to increasing temperatures following a warning from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), according to Austin News.
Harris County votes to add administrator position to 'upgrade their governance structure'
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is celebrating the creation of a county administrator position as a win for the area.
Biden, Emhoff visit Houston Astros as part of 'Vaccinate at the Plate' initiative
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 1, 2021
First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff recently visited Minute Maid Park to encourage people to get vaccinated.