Now for the real news: Texas is sweatier than a hot dog in a sauna. ERCOT, the state’s power grid operator, is begging folks to lay off the juice as temps skyrocket, but don’t worry – they pinky promise it’s *not* an emergency. With energy demand beating out Keanu Reeves’ career revival, Texans are giving ERCOT the side-eye after the 2021 Icepocalypse. Meanwhile, Oklahomans are still waiting for their AC fix after a whack-a-mole of storms, and Louisiana’s playing musical chairs with the electric slide. Critics are crying foul, demanding beefed-up grids and heartier infrastructure. It’s almost like extreme weather events are, uh, more extreme? And that’s all I’ve got. Get the rest, tap the link in our bio.
