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AAA: 71 million will travel 50 miles, or more, from home for July 4th
Officials with Triple-A are projecting nearly 71 million Americans will travel 50 miles, or more, from their home for the Independence Day holiday. That’s an anticipated increase of 5% from last year and 8% more than 2019 – the year before the COVID pandemic. If those projections are realized then this will be the busiest …
Texas Man Faces Federal Charges For Allegedly Flying Drone Over Baseball Stadium
Federal charges have been filed against a man accused of illegally flying a drone aircraft over a Major League playoff game last year in Texas. The US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas has charged Carvell Banner with violating National Defense Airspace. The incident in question happened October 19, 2023. Banner is accused of …
EPA Warns of threat from lead in soil – mainly in cities
People living in Oklahoma City and Tulsa – and other major cities nationwide – are being warned about the threat of lead in soil. The Environmental Protection Agency says it’s a bigger threat there than it is in rural areas. Children can be exposed to lead when they inhale or swallow contaminated soil. Young children …
Governor issues disaster declaration for flood-ravaged Texas County
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has issued a disaster declaration for flood-ravaged Texas County. Stitt announced the move on his “X” platform. KFOR-TV reports that Oklahoma state agencies are working with local officials to deal with massive damage to roads and homes. Heavy rainfall earlier this week flooded roadways – including major highways in the Panhandle. …
Oklahoma City Making Preparations For Mega-Site To Attract Big Biz
Oklahoma City leaders plan to eventually annex more than one thousand acres on the city’s southwest side to create what is being called a “mega-site” to attract big businesses and create jobs. The Oklahoman reports the city council approved the annexation of the first 320 acres this week. The president of the Alliance …
Oklahoma energy stocks enjoy strong Thursday
Crude oil prices rose Thursday following a report from the US Energy Information Administration referencing a cooling job market that fueled hopes the Federal Reserve might decide to cut interest rates soon. West Texas Intermediate Crude futures for July gained 60 cents to settle at $82.17 a barrel. Brent crude, the global benchmark, settled up …
Texas said to be bracing for doubling of demand for power
Officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas have told lawmakers in that state the demand for power could double by the end of the decade. Now, energy demand is about 85 gigawatts in the Lone Star State, but ERCOT says that could reach 150 gigawatts before 2030. The expanding crypto mining sector in the …
Clean energy advocates concerned about proliferation of data centers
Some clean energy advocates are expressing concerns about the proliferation of data centers because they put a stress on the grid. That need for electricity can prolong the life for coal-powered plants and lead to the development of new natural gas plants. Although the latest worries are focused on the Upper Midwest plans by Microsoft, …
Oklahoma Senate will have to choose new leader for next session
Voters have “thrown a wrench” into Oklahoma Senate plans for Republican Senator Greg McCortney to be its next President Pro Tem. The incumbent McCortney lost to Jonathan Wingard in Tuesday’s primary in Senate District 13. The relatively close race was decided by about 250 votes. At the end of the regular legislative session the Senate …
Lucas-chaired committee sends bill supporting first responders to President
The House Science & Technology Committee chaired by Oklahoma Republican Frank Lucas has send the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 to President Biden for his signature. The bill is aimed at supporting and advancing firefighter and first responder services nationwide. It reauthorizes for the next five years the US Fire Administration, the Assistance …
