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Texas electricity demand could nearly double in six years, grid operator predicts
The state’s main electric grid operator has sharply increased its prediction for how much power demand will increase in coming years. If it’s accurate, the state would need to be able to provide nearly double the amount of power within six years. Two factors led to the higher...
State rejects health insurers' pleas to halt plan that will shake up coverage for 1.8 million Texans
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials have rejected attempts by several major insurers for needy families to cancel a proposal that would drop them from the state Medicaid program and shake up the coverage of nearly 2 million low-income Texans. At issue are some $116 billion in...
South Plains Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — South Plains Financial, Inc. (SPFI) on Thursday reported net income of $10.9 million in its first quarter. The Lubbock, Texas-based bank said it had earnings of 64 cents per share. The company posted revenue of $70.1...
An engine on a Southwest Airlines jet caught fire before taking off from Texas. FAA is investigating
DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials are investigating a reported engine fire that forced a Southwest Airlines plane to cancel takeoff and return to the gate at the Lubbock, Texas, airport on Thursday. Southwest said Friday that pilots “received an indication of a possible engine...
