Texas power demand to hit record highs again as heat bakes state
Texas' power grid operator projected electricity use would break records again this week as homes and business crank
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MLB Home Run Derby 2023: Meeting every player’s personal pitcher
Breaking down the personal pitcher for every player competing in the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby.Yes, the MLB Home Run Derby is very much about the best power hitters in baseball trying to launch bombs all night long, which they will again try to do on Monday night in Seattle as T-Mobile Park hosts ...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Rangers surprise, don't sleep on Orioles, Bellinger-Yanks update
MLB Rumors: The Orioles have assets to burnThe Baltimore Orioles window is as wide open as ever. Their time to spend in order to win is now, which is why Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic considers them a potential buyer come the trade deadline, should they choose.O's general manager Mike Eli...
1970-01-01 08:00
A new dangerous long-lasting heat wave could set dozens of heat records, even in notoriously hot places
Phoenix is supposed to be hot, but the severity of the upcoming heat wave will bring a level of heat that will test even heat-hardy places and do so for longer durations than have ever been observed before.
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Democratic state senator launches challenge to Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas
Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez entered the state's US Senate race on Monday, becoming the second high-profile Democrat vying to take on Republican Sen. Ted Cruz next fall.
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A Texas zoo is mourning the death of its 31-year-old giraffe, Twiga
A Texas zoo has announced the death of its 31-year-old giraffe, Twiga, saying she was believed to have been one of the oldest in captivity.
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2 killed, 5 injured after shooting at Texas party
Two people were killed and five others were injured after gunfire broke out at a party early Sunday morning in Amarillo, Texas, according to police.
1970-01-01 08:00
Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections, hints for Grid 97 (July 9)
Here are some of the possible answers for the 97th edition of the Immaculate Grid baseball game on July 9th featuring the Nationals, Royals, Padres, Rangers, and Brewers.Immaculate Grid has staying power, folks. At almost 100 daily games signed, sealed, and delivered, the MLB trivia game is more...
1970-01-01 08:00
Rangers-Nationals restart time: Nationals rain delay update in Washington on July 8
The Rangers-Nationals rain delay stopped action in Washington on Saturday. Check here for updates on a restart time and more.The Nationals made it rain runs in Washington on Friday before the weather decided to put a halt to the fun.Saturday's game between Washington and Texas got put o...
1970-01-01 08:00
Teens among at least 8 injured in shooting at Texas party, police say
At least eight people ages 15 to 18 were injured in a shooting after an argument broke out between two groups at a house party in El Paso, Texas, authorities said Saturday.
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MLB rumors: Fire sale coming, Mets spend again, Rangers' bad deal, more
The latest MLB rumors include an inevitable fire sale for the White Sox, the Mets trying to spend their way out of trouble and concern over Aroldis Chapman.MLB rumors: White Sox fire sale comingThe White Sox are kidding themselves if they think they won't be selling at the MLB trade deadlin...
1970-01-01 08:00
Texas sued over plan to deploy floating barrier on Rio Grande to curb border crossings
The owner of a Texas canoe and kayaking company filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to stop the installation of a marine floating barrier on the Rio Grande, claiming Gov. Greg Abbott has no right to regulate the border.
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