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Texas Panhandle Grid Gets $30M Boost | San Antonio News
Governor Abbott just dropped nearly $30 million to supercharge the Texas Panhandle’s power grid—targeting Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative with upgrades that’ll build a new substation, automate existing ones, replace aging transformers, and swap wooden poles for steel. This isn’t just about keeping lights on—it’s about future-proofing energy for farms, ranches, and businesses in Dallam and Hartley counties, boosting safety, speeding storm recovery, and cutting wildfire risks. The Public Utility Commission is overseeing this vital push to strengthen infrastructure in remote areas, ensuring…
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