The state was hit with rolling power blackouts Wednesday after the electrical grid experienced peak demand and diminished capacity at two power plants. Authorities are asking residents to conserve energy to avoid more blackouts Thursday.
Gov. Rick Perry absent during winter emergency
AUSTIN, TX
Acting as governor in his place is Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who
presides over the state Senate and will take over Perry's duties
until the governor Perry returns on Sunday night, aides to Dewhurst
said. Perry's office did not immediately return a phone call
seeking information about Perry's whereabouts. He is scheduled to
be in California on Sunday, aides have said previously.
