Houston is experiencing extreme heat, which may lead to record power usage.
The city's high temperatures have raised concerns about the Texas power grid's ability to handle the increased demand.
For more information on whether the Texas power grid is prepared to manage possible record usage, readers can refer to the full report from KHOU.
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