Summary: Montgomery County Judge Keough joins 2 previous predecessors in walk-of-shame, Harris County considers leaving Texas..ERCOT..perhaps due to Pres Biden calling Judge Hidalgo to get an update while Gov Abbott pretended it wasn’t there, & more!
Texas Disaster Declaration opens door to federal aid for losses sustained during winter storms https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/richardson/weather/2021/02/20/texas-disaster-declaration-opens-door-to-federal-aid-for-losses-sustained-during-winter-storms/
ERCOT: Texas power system was less than 5 minutes from collapse during winter storm https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/government/2021/02/24/ercot-texas-power-system-was-less-than-5-minutes-from-collapse-during-winter-storm/
Harris County to begin exploring alternatives to Texas power grid at Feb. 26 meeting https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/city-county/2021/02/24/harris-county-to-begin-exploring-alternatives-to-texas-power-grid-at-feb-26-meeting/
Harris County ESD No. 11 begins construction process on new facility https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/government/2021/02/25/harris-county-esd-no-11-begins-construction-process-on-new-facility/
Upcoming Katy transportation projects focus on increasing mobility to match continued growth [note: no statistics on expected usage provided] https://communityimpact.com/houston/katy/transportation/2021/02/25/upcoming-katy-transportation-projects-focus-on-increasing-mobility-to-match-continued-growth/
TxDOT, METRO to hold public meeting on Inner Katy projects, bus-rapid transit https://communityimpact.com/houston/heights-river-oaks-montrose/transportation/2021/02/23/txdot-metro-to-hold-public-meeting-on-inner-katy-projects-bus-rapid-transit/
Utility conflicts continue to put hold on Cypress Station Drive, Hollow Tree Lane traffic signal https://communityimpact.com/houston/spring-klein/transportation/2021/02/25/utility-conflicts-continue-to-put-hold-on-cypress-station-drive-hollow-tree-lane-traffic-signal/
The Woodlands officials criticize county officials over CARES Act funds management; commissioner fires back https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2021/02/25/the-woodlands-officials-criticize-county-officials-over-cares-act-funds-management-commissioner-fires-back/
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough pleads guilty to DWI charge in September crash https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/government/2021/02/24/montgomery-county-judge-mark-keough-pleads-guilty-to-dwi-charge-in-september-crash/
Still in crisis mode, Austin City Council initiates recovery following winter storm https://communityimpact.com/austin/central-austin/government/2021/02/25/still-in-crisis-mode-austin-city-council-initiates-recovery-following-winter-storm/
Locals, officials lament closure of Big League Dreams https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/business/2021/02/24/locals-officials-lament-closure-of-big-league-dreams/
Despite pandemic, League City to host Sunday park events https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/parks-recreation/2021/02/24/despite-pandemic-league-city-to-host-sunday-park-events/
Sugar Land City Council OKs 'emergency powers' to assist residents, businesses in storm repairs https://communityimpact.com/houston/sugar-land-missouri-city/economy/2021/02/24/sugar-land-city-council-oks-emergency-powers-to-assist-residents-businesses-in-storm-repairs/
