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Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Aaron.Barker@fox.com (Aaron Barker) , Fox 26 Houston
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
The agency charged with managing the Texas power grid said it is preparing for both high heat and a possible tropical storm to put pressure on the system this week.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: Fox 26 Houston ·
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