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Abbott announces $936M Baytown power-plant investment
Governor Greg Abbott revealed that NRG Energy will build a $936 million natural gas power plant in Baytown. The facility, backed by Texas’s JETI (Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation) program, is expected to deliver 721 megawatts to ERCOT’s grid by 2028, strengthening the state’s energy reliability and creating local jobs. Chron -
Free nature centers for Texas Recycles Day
To celebrate Texas Recycles Day (Nov. 15), H-E-B is sponsoring free entry to 18 nature centers across the state from Nov. 14–16 in exchange for a recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag. The effort is part of the grocery chain’s broader “Our Texas, Our Future” sustainability campaign. Midland Reporter-Telegram -
2025 Texas Tribune Festival kicks off in Austin
The annual Texas Tribune Festival, running from Nov. 13–15, brings together leading thinkers from across the state for discussions on education, energy, public policy, arts, and more.
