Good morning, Dev Test County. When the lights go out across Texas, a new player has entered the backup power game. Austin-based Base Power is bringing its innovative battery system to Dallas-Fort Worth homes, charging just $695 for installation plus a monthly fee while potentially saving customers money during peak demand periods. The expansion has already created over 200 jobs and established a new Grapevine office—a bright spot in the local energy landscape.
Meanwhile, contrasting stories highlight community challenges. A sobering 24-year federal prison sentence was handed down in a fentanyl case that claimed a teenager's life, while city infrastructure concerns continue mounting. Dallas hasn't completed a comprehensive assessment of its crumbling buildings since 2017, yet plans to spend billions on a convention center renovation—raising questions about priorities as existing facilities deteriorate under the weight of deferred maintenance.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🔋 Austin energy company brings backup power to Dallas homes. Base Power has expanded its service to Dallas-Fort Worth, offering a home battery system that automatically keeps the lights on during outages. Unlike traditional backup systems that can cost $15,000+, customers pay just $695 for installation and $19 monthly while making Base their electricity provider at 8.5 cents per kilowatt-hour. The battery charges when energy is cheap and can earn customers money by sending power back to the grid during high-demand periods. Base Power now employs over 200 people and has opened a new office in Grapevine to support its expansion.
💊 Dallas man gets 24 years for selling deadly fentanyl to teen. Jesse Medina was sentenced to federal prison after 17-year-old Chance Stovall died from ingesting fentanyl-laced pills purchased from him. Two others involved in the case, Connor Miller and Tecose Martin, have pleaded guilty but await sentencing. Law enforcement officials emphasized that tough sentences are necessary for fentanyl traffickers, with DEA Dallas Acting Special Agent Tucker stating that "drug dealers and enablers will be held accountable for their reckless actions." The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat deadly fentanyl distribution in North Texas communities.
🏢 Dallas has no idea what it costs to fix its crumbling buildings. The city hasn't conducted a complete assessment of deferred maintenance on its properties since 2017, and that assessment wasn't even comprehensive. Meanwhile, Dallas plans to spend over $3 billion on a convention center redo while existing facilities deteriorate. Residents express frustration that city leaders chase "shiny new things" instead of maintaining what they already have. The situation raises serious questions about budget priorities as the city enters a new fiscal year.
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