Heat wave pushes Texas power demand to new peak
The Austin American Statesman reports record electricity use amid an extreme heat warning with demand reaching 85,559 megawatts last week. Growth in population and industrial users like data centers and miners drive higher loads, while ERCOT warned of evening reserve risks. outages in Harris County affected about 8,500 customers as CenterPoint plans to raise rates to cover storm damages.
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La Vernia teacher Cynthia Sutton named Educator of the Quarter
La Vernia High School business teacher Cynthia Sutton was surprised in class Aug 14 as Firstmark Credit Union and Wilson County News named her Educator of the Quarter. Student Jenna Talbert praised Sutton’s dedication, noting her daily assignments, field trips, and support for Microsoft certifications. Sutton started the campus Business Professionals of America chapter and guides students toward real world experience and a future as a financial advisor. She received a $500 gift card, a goodie bag, and a flowers bouquet.
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Nominate Your Favorite Educator for Wilson County News
The Wilson County News and Firstmark Credit Union invite nominations for Educator of the Quarter honoring K-12 teachers, librarians, or coaches in East Central, Falls City, Floresville, La Vernia, Nixon-Smiley, Poth, and Stockdale. Winners receive a $500 gift card. nominees must be in the seven districts. deadline September 30.
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