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Texas
Smart thermostats and virtual power plants make the most of excess energy
Nov 8, 2024
These tools help lower peak demand as our economy is increasingly electrified.
Abortion restrictions in Texas could lead to a shortage of OB-GYNs, survey suggests
Oct 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services predicts a nationwide shortage of OB-GYNs by 2030.
New pipelines are expected to ease glut of Permian natural gas
Sep 10, 2024
Natural gas is a byproduct of oil production, and there's been a lot of that in Texas. The excess gas has depressed prices.
Demand for generators grows amid Texas outages. But who can afford them?
Sep 9, 2024
The price of a generator can range from hundreds to many thousands of dollars, putting them out of reach for the most vulnerable.
Restaurant industry still struggles with staffing, consultant says
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sofia Terenzio
Sep 4, 2024
Restaurants across the U.S. have the same problems, says Alexis Percival. "There's been a bit of a reckoning" about how hard the work is.
Fracking shifts U.S. oil production away from California
Sep 4, 2024
Once a leading source of oil, California produced fewer barrels of oil in June than in any month since the federal government began counting in 1981.
In a rural Texas town, the constant hum of a bitcoin mine haunts residents
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sofia Terenzio
Aug 7, 2024
People have attributed symptoms from ringing ears to heart issues to the noise, Andrew Chow of Time explains.
For public good, not for profit.
In a tight housing market, Texas is seeing some relief for buyers
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Jul 30, 2024
"I have not seen us write more than two offers before getting an acceptance, whereas before it was writing offer after offer after offer," said Houston real estate broker LaTisha Grant.
Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum's next steps on energy could make waves in the U.S.
Jul 4, 2024
Whether Sheinbaum follows her predecessor’s lead or strikes a new path could have significant implications for the U.S., particularly for Texas.
Rural paramedics are making routine house calls to avoid costly emergency room visits
Jun 28, 2024
Experts say community paramedicine programs, which involve paramedics checking in on people with known health issues before an emergency happens, can cut costs and ease strains on health care systems in rural areas.