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The PUC met in an emergency open meeting on Monday evening to address concerns that “certain pricing mechanisms were not generating an optimal response” to the electricity crisis sparked by the extreme winter weather in the state, according to a news release issued on Monday. The winter storm has disrupted power in the state and led to an exceptionally high demand for electricity that exceeds the current available supply....

"We hope to play them again in a BCS or playoff game at some point," Cook said. The rivals no longer play in the same conference since A&M fled the Big 21 for the Southeastern Conference. It's difficult to wipe away their history, and there are no guarantees the Aggies and Longhorns will meet again. Just not soon. The schools' long game history is no more, and in recent years A&M was the turkey on the Longhorns' Thanksgiving menu....

While speaking at Texas’ media day, Charlie Strong announced that the Longhorns will use two quarterbacks during their opener against Notre Dame. MORE: Top 15 programs since 2000 | SN Top 25 QBs | Big 12 top games At that point, Strong believes that Texas will have an indicator on whether veteran quarterback Tyrone Swoopes will start or if freshman Jerrod Heard will be the starter. “There will be a clear-cut No....

In court documents obtained by the Star-Telegram, Elliott and ex-girlfriend Tiffany Thompson had a discussion via text messages about an upcoming NFL drug test. WEEK 1 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread Thompson texted Elliott: “I know you’re stressed out, if you need me call me. Just do everything you can to pass your drug test tomorrow. You’ll be okay. I’m here for you.” Elliott responded with “I’m gonna pass," and later said: “About to live in this sauna the next 24 hours....

Movie fight scenes can communicate just about any message. An action movie might just be seeking to entertain with a balletic exchange of blows, but it can just as easily be a showcase for some deeper elements of the film. Good fights can be funny, scary, or dramatic, and that means they can pop up anywhere. RELATED: 5 Horror Films With Killer Action Scenes Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Around the midpoint of this beloved Will Ferrell comedy about a vain and arrogant newsman adjusting to the first woman in his industry, a prolonged battle to the death occurs....

“It was in extended spring training in 1986 in Sarasota, Florida,” Bodie recalled. “I was with the Astros. We were playing the White Sox’ extended spring team and they had a kid named Sergio Beltre on second and a kid named Norberto Martin on first and nobody out.” That’s when the Astros’ minor leaguers turned a triple play without any of them touching the ball. Bodie explained: MORE: Scenes from MLB’s Hall of Fame Weekend...

Why should we care about the ’70s? This period formed the defining moment in recent American history. Most of the struggles and achievements of modern American life–the entrepreneurial energy, the competing variety of cultural and religious identities, the political ascendancy of the Sunbelt South–began taking shape. But most people think the ’60s changed the United States. The romantic view of the ’60s persists because the iconic events of the decade–Woodstock, the Siege of Chicago, the Summer of Love, the Black Panthers–fit the conventional model of historic change....

The atmosphere in Washington–home of the damaged (and repaired) Pentagon, the anthrax attacks and now the sniper killer–is emblematic of the country. A theme is coalescing in these final weeks of the election season: call it the Anxiety Election. President Bush remains popular (61 percent approval in the NEWSWEEK Poll) and gets high marks for his performance as sheriff in the war on terror. The Republican and Democratic parties are at rough parity in esteem....

Though it may not be the first gaming trope fans think of, the ‘Back from the brink’ trope is actually present in a vast number of games. While it’s mostly prevalent in real-time strategy titles, the trope can be found across gaming, from beloved Sci-Fi first-person shooters, to iconic fantasy adventure games. Once fans start noticing the ‘Back from the brink’ trope, they won’t be able to stop seeing it....

However, the duo could no longer ignore the impact of gun violence globally, and specifically in California. Dub and Mac were joined on July 18 by CJ’s niece, Domo Jackson, who lost two of her kids’ fathers to gun violence, as well as “Broken By Violence” founder Ebony Antione, who lost her husband to gun violence. The round table highlights the issues, while discussing solutions. Antoine and Jackson talk in depth about the struggles of those left after a senseless murder, and how “Broken By Violence” helped pick up the pieces....

It’s a mushy concept that inspires endless debates over who’s been cheated and why. What’s lost in these noisy controversies is the bedrock reality that we’re more prosperous than at any time in our history. But the selective and highly critical reading of economic and social trends distorts our vision. Consider as a case in point a well-publicized report from the Economic Mobility Project, a group established by the Pew Charitable Trusts....

Still, Raj is more dedicated than any father I know. He stayed at home for the first year of our son’s life while I worked, and has been present every step of the way—from changing diapers to teaching our son classic Bollywood dance moves (an endless source of amusement). It’s clear that, like a growing number of his male peers, he sees parenting and career as equal priorities. I’m lucky my husband embraces fatherhood with a zeal and devotion unheard of among previous generations, but I still have to wonder why, when men are far more involved in child rearing than ever before—and even talking about it to one another—women are still left carrying the bulk of the load?...

While this article won’t explore the concept of GPU overclocking itself, it looks at the best GPU overclocking apps you can use to overclock your graphics card. 1. MSI Afterburner MSI Afterburner is one of the most popular GPU overclocking apps available. It’s very reliable and works with non-MSI graphics cards as well. It’s a free piece of software with a range of features (mainly the GPU overclocking) and a custom fan profile for a perfect balance of performance and cooling....

From cases to screen protectors, chargers, and gaming controllers, there’s a range of accessories to suit every need and budget. Here are the best accessories for the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Q: What Are the Accessories That Come With the iPhone 14 Pro Max? The only accessory that comes with the iPhone 14 Pro Max is a USB-C to Lightning cable. There is no charging plug or phone case included....

RELATED: Every PlayStation Launch Title, Ranked From Worst To Best Various Astro Bots that are dispersed through levels wear costumes or perform actions that are nods to past games. It’s easy to notice the references to Crash Bandicoot, Devil May Cry, or Castlevania, but some Astro Bots get more intricate or subtle with their designs. 10 Death Stranding Hideo Kojima is one of the most influential and ambitious video game developers of all time and his works have been signature pieces of the PlayStation....

If you do have a subscription, well, to begin with, well done, sir or madam. You clearly have an eye for value, and don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. Secondly, my guess is you probably have a lot of the usual games downloaded already. The Halo games. Forza Horizon 4. Maybe even Sea of Thieves, for some reason. Which is fine, of course (especially Forza Horizon 4 - that game is the bomb)....

But just as some players could be on the rise, others will be victims of regression. Whether it’s due to an inability to adjust, roster moves or just age, consistent success at the major league level is never a given. MORE: 18 thoughts and predictions for the 2018 season Here are 10 candidates most likely to regress during the 2018 season — five position players and five pitchers. 5. Marwin Gonzalez, Houston Astros 2017 stats: ....

Bills vs. Oilers, 1992 playoffs The grand-daddy of them all, the AFC wild-card playoff game in Buffalo, where the Houston Oilers led 35-3 in the third quarter and fans began streaming for the exits. But Frank Reich, Jim Kelly’s backup, threw four touchdown passes, gave the Bills the lead on a scoring pass to Andre Reed, and had Bills fans scaling the stadium walls to get back in. The Bills won 41-38 in overtime and went on to the Super Bowl....

When lockdowns were brought in last March, many people started working from home, sparking an increase in puppy purchases and adoptions. A total of 3.2 million households in the U.K. have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic, according to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association. In the U.S., animal rescue centers across the country saw a spike in adoptions and foster applications at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as sales....