A plan for Texas to build its own power plants could cost $7 billion more than expected
Read full article: A plan for Texas to build its own power plants could cost $7 billion more than expectedThe plants would be activated during emergencies. Lawmakers haven’t decided whether to pay for them through state funds or higher charges to electricity customers.
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Matagorda Bay beckons families to its secluded natural playground
Read full article: Matagorda Bay beckons families to its secluded natural playgroundI’m not going to get eaten by anything.”Apparently, our visit to Matagorda Bay Nature Park had made an impression on the girl. Matagorda Bay Nature Park sits on a peninsula separated from the mainland town of Matagorda by bays and wetlands. At Matagorda Bay Nature Park, we’d discovered both a rich sanctuary for wildlife and a new perspective on survival. —Matagorda Bay Nature Park offers campsites starting at $40 per night and two Airstreams for $225 per night. Matagorda Bay Nature Park - 6420 FM 2031, Matagorda.
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As coronavirus hits Texas, the states top health chief is spending 30 hours a week on a second job that pays $600,000
Read full article: As coronavirus hits Texas, the states top health chief is spending 30 hours a week on a second job that pays $600,000He is working seven days a week and approximately 50 hours for the health commission, and at least 30 hours for the river authority, said spokespeople for both organizations. HHSC spokesperson Christine Mann said Wilsons job at the health agency remains temporary, and said he chose not to accept a salary or benefits for the position. River Authority spokesperson Clara Tuma said Wilsons in touch daily with the organizations leadership. The river authority and health commission have no overlapping business or operations, she said. Like Wilson, chief of staff Greg Cox is similarly splitting his work days between the two organizations while remaining on river authority payroll.