Final Update: the #RockPileFire in Jeff Davis County is 180 acres and 100% contained. All state resources have been released and the fire has transitioned back to the local unit. #txfire
Breaking: M. Katherine Banks has resigned as Texas A&M University's president following a week of turmoil over the botched hiring of a Black journalist to revive the university's journalism department. https://t.co/vmMRp2B5R6
The Comets take the next step in their proud athletic history. UTD accepts invitation to join NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference. Details at https://t.co/PuCwvHsTqc
🥵Beat the Heat at a local cooling center!
TDEM has compiled a map of cooling centers opened and operated by local officials.
Visit: https://t.co/RA0KxPkPId
#txheat#txwx
Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Ensure that your loved ones and neighbors are safe from the heat and remain #WeatherReady. https://t.co/em4Ggnzjxq
A local author was promoting his debut novel at a Fort Worth, Texas grocery store when someone decided to put him in the spotlight on TikTok – going viral and launching his book to a bestseller on Amazon. @LinseyDavis shares his #AmericaStrong story. https://t.co/wIixdvCBZY
This Twitter change today is a total dumpster fire. Unless something changes, this platform is now pretty much useless for those of us in the weather enterprise.
Saw this from @ERCOT_ISO earlier as they're forecasting record energy demand today. Here's the voluntary conservation notice I just received through my reliant app.
Today was a record for demand in June in #ERCOT at 79.3 gigawatts—until tomorrow. Previous record set last year was 76.7.
Texas policymakers continue to under-invest in strategies to optimize energy use which means higher peaks, higher bills, and lower reliability. #txlege
Deployed critical emergency response resources to protect & help Texans impacted by tornadoes in Perryton.
We remain ready to quickly provide any additional resources needed.
Join Cecilia & me in praying for our fellow Texans who have been impacted by this horrific storm.