On the agenda: Ranger Packet — data center (Aug 24)

Stalled Production Growth Supports Higher Price Risk
Natural gas production growth is stalling, reinforcing a bullish outlook for prices.
Producers face higher labor, material, equipment, and well devetopment costs,
making it harder to expand supply at lower price levels. For end users, the forward
market still offers an opportunity to hedge below the level many producers say is
needed to support sustained growth. Natural gas and electricity buyers should
recognize that gas is likely to remain the marginal generation fuel for years, keeping
it central to power price risk.

Substantial Increase in Electricity Demand Forecasted

The expansion of data centers is leading to a significant increase in electricity
demand, which will put a strain on power grids and resources. This heightened
demand is likely to result in higher electricity prices. Consequently, businesses will
face increased operational costs due to these rising electricity prices.

Natural Gas Demand Set to Surge Over the Next Four Years

Natural gas demand is expected to grow a lot over the next four years because of
more gas used to make electricity and more LNG exports. Electricity demand is rising
from data centers, electric vehicles, and the need for reliable power, which makes
natural gas a key fuel. At the same time, new LNG export plants will send more U.S.
gas overseas, Together, these changes will push total gas demand much higher and
keep the market tighter for years to come.

Annual Energy Vs. Peak Demand ERCOT Based on ERCOT Adjusted Forecast

ERCOT Adjusted Large Load Breakdown

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129 GW 31% Ns
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eSasetooV Data Centes @ Crypto m industria
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2034
Data Centers it) 2433 6,660 13903 35 17.995 22175 24 195
Crypto 0 2.102 4021 5782964 6005 7500 8466
Industrial o 1,387 2,763 5064 178 5,707 7,080 7548
Hydrogen 0 5 3 4649 1 5.819 7.902 9010
Oil and Gas 0 1,699 2.320 2728529 2.835 3125 3131
PV 737 1.000 4.341 477373 2345 2.983 2.410

Texas currently has over 400 operational data centers (ranking second in the nation behind Virginia}. The
state is experiencing an unprecedented construction and planning boom, with 140 to 150 new facilities
currently under construction, Additionally, hundreds more massive Al campuses and cloud
infrastructure projects are in the pipeline. Long-term projections track nearly 1,000 total potential sites
across the state.

fo. 4 Outlook

Fw: Pageant Reimbursement Fees

From Ranger City Manager <[email protected]>
Date Fri 8/21/2026 9:09 AM
To Ranger Finance <[email protected]>

Thank You,
Charlie Archer

City Manager

City of Ranger

100 North Marston Street
Ranger, TX 76470

O: (254) 647-3522

F; (254) 647-1407

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From: Angela Havard Patton <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 9:07 AM

To: Ranger City Manager <[email protected]>
Subject: Pageant Reimbursement Fees

The following are fees associated with the pageant. We will have a meet and greet Friday night and
the pageant will be Saturday. Many participants will also be attending the Roaring Ranger parade.

Sashes for 9 age groups and 4 categories (Miss Ranger, Miss Firecracker (American theme), Best of the
West (Western Theme) and Leisure Wear.

$562

Photographer will attend the pageant and provide photos to all parents free of cost. The
photographer will also attend the parade and take photos that day as well.

Local photographer will be hired for this (Keithlynn Barrett)

$1000

Balloon Arch- For decoration on the stage, a red white and blue balloon arch will be constructed and
set up. A local person is hired for this job. (Challis Hatton)

$250

Awards are given for the winners in a few of the divisions. Miss Ranger($100), Junior Miss Ranger ($50).
These awards help encourage the older girls to participate.

$250

Cost of renting the Ranger Community Center for 2 days.

$200

Total Reimbursement Requested: $2012

There are other costs as well but | am not asking for reimbursement. | purchases several crowns, pins
for the girls and | also purchased 12 dresses to give to the parents/girls who could not afford dresses.
One parent thanked me for providing this opportunity for her child because as a single parent, she
would not otherwise be able to participate. We currently have 23 participants in the pageant. | would
appreciate any level of reimbursement possible.