Microgrid helped H-E-B stay open while most of Houston was without power

A microgrid helped H-E-B stay open after Hurricane Beryl while most of the city didn’t have power. HOUSTON — When Hurricane Beryl knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses in July, some neighborhood H-E-B stores remained fully operational. That’s because they use a microgrid, which supplies a self-contained electrical network that generates power. … Read more

3 things we learned about Dude Perfect in new ESPN doc, including theme park HQ update

The founders also talked company valuation and almost shutting down multiple times. DALLAS — Read this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal ESPN dedicated almost 80 minutes of airtime recently to a documentary focusing on five North Texas sports stars, and it had nothing to do … Read more

Bishop James Dixon to run in special election to finish the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s term

Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Shelwyn Lee Carter, said she may run and if she does, Dixon said he’d drop out and support her. HOUSTON — NAACP Houston President James Dixon said he intends to run in the special election to replace the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.  The winner of that election would only serve … Read more

23 confirmed West Nile virus human cases reported in Harris County | Aerial spraying begins this weekend

Mosquito Control and Vector Control Division has scheduled aerial spraying for portions of west and northwest Harris County for Saturday. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County announced Friday that planes will begin aerial spraying for mosquitos this weekend as West Nile virus human cases increase. Harris County Public Health said there are now 23 human … Read more