Zachary Richter News
Energy consultant on ERCOT approval for all outages: ‘A small understanding of the issues often results in a poor outcome’
By Zachary Richter | Jun 7, 2022
ERCOT’s board recently approved a staff proposal that gives ERCOT full control over outage requests, drawing a rebuke from energy consultant Neil McAndrews.
Policy director slams power grid warning: 'Texas' refusal to deal with renewable energy subsidies continues to harm reliability on the Texas grid'
By Zachary Richter | May 5, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is warning Texas residents about a possible grid overload this weekend because of high temperatures.
Border officials: Increased inspections at southern border are 'unnecessary'
By Zachary Richter | Apr 13, 2022
Increased inspections at southern border to deal with smuggling and human trafficking are making vehicle waiting times skyrocket which is unnecessary, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
'We have something special here': Hendrickson girls down Pflugerville to capture district title
By Zachary Richter | Mar 2, 2022
Projected to have a rebuilding year before the season began, the Hendrickson High School girls basketball team has captured the District 18-5A championship with a 48-41 win over Pflugerville on Feb. 1.
'We look forward to serving': Vision Solar opens first Texas office in Austin
By Zachary Richter | Mar 1, 2022
Blackwood, New Jersey-based Vision Solar is set to open its first Texas office in Austin.
'This is one of the most important actions we can take as a board': Eanes ISD announces superintendent finalist
By Zachary Richter | Feb 5, 2022
The Eanes Independent School District named Dr. Jeff Arnett as its lone superintendent finalist.
Overnight fire at longtime Austin bakery leaves behind over $1 million in damages, 'mechanical failure' to be blamed
By Zachary Richter | Feb 5, 2022
Texas French Bread, which has been in business since 1981, sustained more than $1 million in damage from an overnight fire on Jan. 24.
183 North Project in Northwest Austin commences, authorities 'excited to be breaking ground'
By Zachary Richter | Feb 5, 2022
Work on the $612 million 183 North Project in Northwest Austin has begun.
City of Austin aims to 'get public input from a diverse audience' on biking routes
By Zachary Richter | Feb 4, 2022
The City of Austin is seeking public input on ways to improve its walking and biking routes.
'I am so grateful and humbled': Vela III wins special election for Austin City Council seat
By Zachary Richter | Feb 4, 2022
Defense attorney José "Chito" Vela III won the special election for Austin City Council, District 4 on Jan. 25, according to unofficial election returns.
'Report the incident immediately': Austin alleges phone scammers spoofed city numbers during cold snap
By Zachary Richter | Feb 4, 2022
The City of Austin on Jan. 26 announced that scammers used the cold weather to target utility customers by spoofing the city's phone numbers.
'Building a dynasty': Lago Vista cheerleaders clinch second straight state title
By Zachary Richter | Jan 25, 2022
Last week, Lago Vista cheerleaders won the second straight UIL state title.
Texas announces 2022 spring game details
By Zachary Richter | Jan 25, 2022
Texas earlier this month unveiled details about the Longhorns' 2022 spring game.
Peacock: 'Weather dependent energy makes the grid less reliable'
By Zachary Richter | Jan 21, 2022
Energy Alliance's Director Bill Peacock states that the doubt regarding whether the Texas energy grid is really prepared to handle colder temperatures is not unjustified since weather-dependent energy production isn't really reliable.
'This is an exciting growth opportunity for us both': Central Texas United Way chapters merge
By Zachary Richter | Jan 7, 2022
United Way for Greater Austin and United Way of Williamson County on Jan. 5 announced a merger between the two Central Texas chapters.
Classic Black was Texas' No. 1 license plate in 2021
By Zachary Richter | Jan 7, 2022
My Plates, a vendor for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, has reported that Classic Black was the top specialty license plate design in the state for 2021.
'Can't wait to get started': Texas hires Pitt's Marion as new wide receivers coach
By Zachary Richter | Jan 6, 2022
The University of Texas has hired Brennan Marion to join Steve Sarkissian's staff as the Longhorns' new wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator.
'The future is Verde': Austin FC re-signs Ring
By Zachary Richter | Jan 6, 2022
Austin FC announced on Jan. 3 that it has re-signed midfielder and captain Alexander Ring to a multi-year contract.
'Job not done': Westlake quarterback in the running for Gatorade National Football Player of the Year
By Zachary Richter | Dec 16, 2021
The accolades just keep rolling in for Westlake quarterback and Clemson commit Cade Klubnik, who has been named the 2021-22 Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year and is now in the running for 2021-2022 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year.
'I trust this team': Trio of Austin-area programs punch tickets to state championship games
By Zachary Richter | Dec 15, 2021
Austin-area programs Westlake, Liberty Hill and Lyndon B. Johnson have advanced to their respective state championship games.