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glenndhagar.com
Katy Resident Glenn Hegar Named Sole Finalist for Texas A&M System Chancellor
Glenn Hegar of Katy was unanimously selected Friday as the sole finalist to become the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to name Hegar, the current Texas Comptroller...
Mar. 08, 2025
Dennis Spellman
Meyers says its time for the Texas advanced nuclear power plan
A Fort Bend County commissioner who served on Gov. Greg Abbott's nuclear advisory group says Texas must rapidly develop advanced nuclear technology to prevent widespread electricity shortages.
Feb. 08, 2025
Texas A&M
Texas A&M Launches Advanced Nuclear Proving Ground for Small Modular Reactors
The Texas A&M University System plans to transform land near Bryan into a testing ground for advanced nuclear power, aiming to provide dependable electricity that isn't weather dependent for the Texas power grid.
Feb. 05, 2025
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US DoE
Strengthening the Texas Power Grid: State Pursues Advanced Nuclear Leadership to Boost Energy Security
Advanced nuclear power plants would allow Texas to avoid future power failures like those during winter storm Uri because they would operate reliably regardless of weather conditions while producing electricity with zero-carbon emissions.
Dec. 01, 2024
Pexels
Nov. 5 Election Day Voting Locations
Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Nov. 04, 2024
United States Congress
Sheila Jackson Lee dies after battle with cancer
Sheila Jackson Lee, 74, a prominent Houston Democrat and one of Texas’ longest-serving Congressional members, has died after battling pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee began her congressional career in 1994 by defeating incumbent Craig Washington.
Jul. 20, 2024
Bethel Park High School
Would be assassin flew drone over fairground before Trump event
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump managed to fly a drone and obtain aerial footage of the western Pennsylvania fairgrounds shortly before the former president's scheduled speech...
Jul. 20, 2024
Covering Katy News
As CenterPoint nears 100% restoration, Gov. Abbott seeks answers on restoration response
CenterPoint Energy says its crews have restored power to nearly 96% of impacted customers and Governor Abbott is threatening to punish the company for the pace of restoration.
Jul. 17, 2024
Google
Beryl keeps moving closer to Katy
Tropical Storm Beryl's path has shifted to the east, making it more likely that Katy—Fulshear will see its effects.
Jul. 07, 2024
State of Texas
Fort Bend, Waller, Harris added to Beryl disaster declaration list
Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller are now among the120 Texas counties under a disaster declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl.
Jul. 07, 2024
