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Neighborhood Fishin' program bringing catfish, rainbow trout to local lakes

Catfish and rainbow trout are now making their way to several community lakes in the Greater Houston area and across the state.

How it works: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 18 lakes in nine cities around Texas, including Austin, Houston and Bryan-College Station.

The Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes program is aimed at encouraging family fishing at 18 locations around the state that provide parking and are close to neighborhoods.

Quote of note: “Catfish are fun and easy to catch for anglers of all ages and experience levels. If you’ve never fished before, these are the perfect places to get started,” said Marcos DeJesus, East Texas regional director for TPWD’s Inland Fisheries Division, in a news release. “If you are an experienced angler, these are the perfect places to introduce fishing to a friend or family member.”

 
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Las Mañanitas permanently closes Spring location

Las Mañanitas Mexican Restaurant officials confirmed the Spring location permanently closed.

Keep in mind: Three other locations of the Mexican restaurant are still open for business across the Houston area:

  • 15202 Mason Road, Cypress

  • 803 S. Mason Road, Ste. 400, Katy

  • 9825 Mason Road, Ste. 240, Richmond

Family-owned and operated, Las Mañanitas serves authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex inspired cuisine according to their website.

  • 8921 Louetta Road, Ste. 200, Spring
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Earth Day Family Day Market

Creativity Rocks - OZ!

April 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Spring

April 25, 6-9 p.m.
Humble

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6th Annual Texas Mini Golf Championship

The Market at River Oaks District

April 26, 9 a.m.
Montgomery

April 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Houston

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Learn more.

 
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CI Texas
ERCOT forecasts quadruple growth in electric demand, warns estimate is likely overinflated

Demand on the Texas power grid could more than quadruple in the next six years, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas announced April 15.

The details: The state grid operator projected that peak electric demand could hit 367,790 megawatts by 2032—more than four times the current demand record of 85,508 megawatts, which was set during an August 2023 heat wave. Much of this forecasted growth is due to data centers, according to ERCOT documents.

However, ERCOT leaders warned that the growth forecast is “preliminary” and needs adjustments.

What's happening: During an April 17 meeting, ERCOT officials told the Public Utility Commission of Texas that they plan to work with utility providers to issue a revised forecast in the coming weeks.

“I think it's clear we need to engage in the process and look at ways to refine this number to something that's more usable,” PUC Chair Thomas Gleeson said.

Stay tuned: ERCOT said it expects peak electric demand on the grid this summer will hit between 90,500-98,000 megawatts, which would shatter the current demand record.

 

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