Austin Data Center Surge Puts Texas Grid On Record-Shattering Watch
ERCOT says summer demand could top the low‑90s gigawatts as data centers multiply, but officials point to new solar, batteries and curtailment rules that make widescale blackouts unlikely. Local planners say long‑term transmission and policy choices will determine whether that holds.
Austin Increases Senior Homeowner Exemption To $204,000
Austin boosted the senior and disabled homestead exemption $12,000 to $204,000, preserving relief for many older homeowners while nudging typical city bills up slightly. The change trims taxable value and shifts a small cost onto other homeowners.
