1929
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Elena and Highlands Light & Water Company purchased from W. Garth and H.K. Johnson on January 30.
1927
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Pasadena Light Company was purchased from Charles Meyer on February 28 for $6,250; 123 customers; estimated annual revenue $5,000.
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Bellaire Gem Electric Company purchased from Clarence Anderson on April 27 for $12,500; 321 customers; estimated annual revenue $16,000.
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South Houston Electric Company purchased from South Texas Fireworks Company on May 27 for $7,500; 61 customers; estimated annual revenue $4,000.
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Pelly electric property purchased from Charles Trifon on May 28 for $22,000; 371 customers; estimated annual revenue $20,000.
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Humble electric property purchased from S.P. Bellow on June 1 for $5,000; 60 customers; estimated annual revenue $4,000.
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Freeport Light, Water & Ice Company purchased from Freeport Sulphur Company on July 25.
1926
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HL&P used natural gas as a boiler fuel for the first time in February, pioneering the concept.
1925
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Goose Creek Water & Light Company purchased from R.S. Sterling, May 1.
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Uniform power schedule adopted for suburban towns, July 1.
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La Porte granted franchise, July 3.
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La Porte Water, Light & Ice Company purchased, October 5.
1922
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HL&P 1905 is acquired by National Power & Light, another General Electric property, in a transfer of stock on March 21.
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HL&P 1905 changed its name to Houston Lighting & Power Company on April 3 and formed the company that would serve the Houston area for the next 80 years.
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First electric traffic signals went into operation on May 18.
