ERCOT told power plant to delay repairs

Buda, Community, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

May 18, 2022

Texas Tribune

On Thursday, Texas’ power grid operator told at least one power plant to delay its scheduled repairs and keep operating to help meet demand during hotter-than-expected May weather.

The next day, the plant went offline anyway when some of its equipment stopped working properly, according to energy giant Calpine, which owns the plant.

By just after 5 p.m. Friday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced that six power plants had gone down unexpectedly and asked Texans t...

Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

Lower your bill and beat the heat

Staff Report Saving energy in your home during hot summer months is more important than ever, as ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) has alr...

July 20, 2022

Buda, COVID-19, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

State reps plea for school COVID safety

By Sahar Chmais State representatives are urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, to provide more options ...

July 28, 2021

Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos, Wimberley

Zwiener files grid infrastructure bills

By Brittany Anderson Two House Bills were filed by Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) to provide grants for local infrastructure and ensure resilience i...

July 14, 2021

News

Texas Public Utility Commission to improve electric reliability

By Megan Wehring Texans could see a positive change in their electricity after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to improv...

July 6, 2021

Hays County, News

ERCOT says hold line on electricity use

Staff Report The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking residents to conserve electricity through June 18 as grid conditions tighten....

June 14, 2021

News

Senator Zaffirini proposes weatherization, PUC reform

Staff Report State Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) filed legislation on Friday, Feb. 26, to help prevent future winter disasters and hold utility ...

February 27, 2021

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Newborn abandoned in bathroom, mother arrested for murder

By By: Natalie Frels natalie@haysfreepress.com

May 19, 2023

This story was updated as of 6:15 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023 to add additional information. KYLE — A Kyle woman was arrested on Thursday for murder,...

Kyle, News

Kyle to host weekend-long fair

By By: Megan Navarro megan@haysfreepress.com

May 17, 2023

City aims to break world record for number of people with same name in same location KYLE — Those looking for a weekend full of barbecued ribs, margar...

Hays County, News

Hays CISD campus teachers recognized

May 17, 2023

HAYS COUNTY — Twenty-six educators were recently recognized as Campus Teachers of the Year in Hays CISD. On May 4 at Thistlewood Manor and Gardens in ...

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Hays CISD announces district teachers of the year

By By: Megan Navarro megan@haysfreepress.com

May 17, 2023

HAYS COUNTY — “I still can’t wrap my brain around it,” said Kimberlie Williams, a second-grade educator at Pfluger Elementary School. Teachers foster ...

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Former officer waives arraignment

By By: Natalie Frels natalie@haysfreepress.com, By: Brittany Kelley brittanyk@haysfreepress.com

May 24, 2023

HCSO corrections officer waives hearing for charge of deadly conduct in fatal shooting SAN MARCOS — Former Hays County corrections officer Isaiah Garc...

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