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Why Texas might be getting some new natural gas power plants

Thanks to a $10 billion funding bill passed last year, several cities and agencies are teaming up with private developers to back natural gas power plants. If built, these plants would add over 55 gigawatts to the Texas grid, almost doubling ERCOT's current gas capacity.

In Sugar Land, city officials are looking to join forces with a Finnish developer Wärtsilä to build a new 135-megawatt natural gas power plant near the Sugar Land Regional Airport.

Mayor Joe Zimmerman said that the city's interest in building a power plant was sparked by the tragic deaths during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. Four residents died in a house fire that started when they tried to light a fire to keep warm.

Sugar Land officials said things are still in the early stages, and they don't yet have details about the plant's construction and operation.

What do you think about a potential new power plant for Sugar Land? Write and let us know

Juhi Varma, Fort Bend reporter

juhi.varma@houstonchronicle.com

Need to Know

Mosquitos fly around a container Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Harris County Public Health's mosquito surveillance lab in Houston.

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

West Nile found in mosquito sample in Fort Bend County

A mosquito sample from Fort Bend County that tested positive for West Nile Virus has prompted authorities to reduce the risk that the disease is transmitted.

Growing Fort Bend

Toyama Sushi & Ramen in the fast-developing Cross Creek Ranch area offers sushi, sashimi, ramen, and Japanese-fusion cuisine on its menu.

Photo by: Toyama Sushi & Ramen

Wave of Asian and Asian-inspired restaurants open in Fort Bend County with sushi, hot pots, ramen

Fort Bend County now has several new Asian-inspired restaurants, offering sushi, curry, hot pots and ramen.

Fort Bend County Animal Services is over capacity and needs residents to adopt or foster, at least until major pet adoption event on Sep. 3

Photo by: Fort Bend County Animal Services

New $217K mobile pet adoption unit coming to Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County Animal Services will have an easier time taking pets to adoption events thanks to a new mobile adoption unit.

Openings and Closings

Newly opened Sadaf Hair Studio provides customers with a "complete haircare experience that pampers you." Their services include haircuts for men and women, highlights, balayage, blowouts, perms, extensions, and makeup application. Sadaf Hair Studio is located at 10610 Gaston Rd #160, Katy.

Shout Out

Coach Lloyd Banks of Thurgood Marshall High School was given the Key to the City for his dedication and positive impact on the Missouri City community. Mayor Robin Elackatt presented the award on Monday night at the latest Missouri City Council meeting. Elackatt said that the Key to the City can honor local community heroes, in addition to musicians and athletes.

One last thing ...

Texas is set to roast like a slab of brisket, writes our inspired weather expert Justin Ballard. The heat dome has returned—here's how long it will last and how it impacts hurricane season.