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Did Texas Make a Mistake Running its Own Power Grid? | Smithsonian Channel

Texas, the Lone Star State, is a place that rewards risk-takers and those who embody the spirit of self-reliance. In 1935, this ethos was a driver behind the State’s decision to run its own separate p...

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