Death toll rises to 210 from February winter storm in Texas
The Texas county with the highest death toll related to the February winter storm was Harris County with 43 deaths.
ERCOT details plan for improving reliability of Texas power grid
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas unveiled the “Roadmap to Improving Grid Reliability," which details their plan for implementing operational improvements to the Texas power grid.
Texas power grid missing from special legislative session agenda
As Texas lawmakers head back to Austin for a special legislative session on Thursday, one topic noticeably missing from the agenda is the reliability of the Texas Power Grid. One Houston family says they're concerned that fixing the grid isn’t a priority.
Bald eagle that survived Texas Winter Storm finds home at Houston Zoo
Bald Eagles are certainly majestic creatures, and one of them has found a new home in Houston after surviving a serious injury during Texas' Winter Storm.
Public Utility Commission of Texas lifting moratorium on utility disconnections for non-payment
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas has set the last day for the moratorium on electric, water and sewer service disconnections for customers with unpaid utility bills.
Governor Abbott signs measures aimed at preventing power grid blackouts
The reform package pushed through the legislature re-constitutes the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and increases the level of reserve power from 15% to more than 18%.
Texas legislature passes several measures to address Big Freeze, but critic worries they're not enough
The February Winter storm happened while lawmakers were in session, and they responded with a lot of promises, and hearings, to fix what was broken. At least one critic fears the danger of another collapse still remains.
Third Ward residents with water issues since winter storm and on verge of eviction, receive help
For almost two months after the freeze, several Third Ward families didn’t have running water. Today, their water pressure remains low. On Tuesday, they were a day away from being evicted until local officials stepped in to help.
Natural gas issues during winter storm result of power outages
An analysis commissioned by TXOGA reveals that power outages were the principal factor for natural gas production and transportation reductions during the winter storm.
New report suggests Harris County was hardest hit in Texas by February freeze
A new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs shows how hard Houston and Harris County were hit, compared to the rest of the state.
Family left homeless in the February Texas freeze surprised with a nice gift
A single mom and her three children are surprised with new furniture after losing everything during the February freeze.
Reforms to Texas’ energy grid begin moving after blackout
Six weeks after more than 100 people died in subfreezing weather in Texas, including many of hypothermia, both the GOP-controlled House and Senate have now passed sweeping reforms that lawmakers say would prevent a repeat of the widespread blackouts that spiraled into one of the worst power outages in U.S. history.
City of Houston hammered with freeze related energy costs
The financial bite of the deep Texas freeze continues to unfold in excruciating fashion and the pain is beginning to trickle down on taxpayers.
Texas natural gas suppliers accused of 'price gouging' during winter storm
CPS claims the two natural gas suppliers jacked up their prices 15,000% when the polar vortex slammed into the Lone Star State.
Big freeze stings Sealy with $2M natural gas bill
As scarce supplies of natural gas were a critical part of the massive power outage in Texas during the Big Freeze, they've also become an expensive headache for others who depend on the vital fuel.
Family of man who died in historic winter storm files wrongful death lawsuit against CenterPoint
The 83-year-old Houston man died in his daughter's backseat just yards from the hospital after the blackout caused him to suffocate without working respirators.
At least 57 people died in the Texas winter storm, mostly from hypothermia
The largest number of deaths from the winter storm — at least 25 — occurred in Harris County, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported.
Former PUC commissioners call for change in how Texas power grid is managed
For the second time in 10 years, a former member of the Public Utility Commission of Texas is encouraging changes to how the state's power-grid is operated, and that there is a narrow opportunity to learn from the lessons of the Big Freeze.
Several Houstonians still without water have no idea when repairs will be made as the landlord can't afford it
Some residents in Third Ward have been without water for nearly a month since the freeze burst their pipes. They rent from the same landlord who says he doesn't have insurance nor the money to repair the pipes.
Matthew McConaughey announces virtual benefit to help Texas
The We’re Texas Virtual Event will include musical performances by Texas natives, residents, and supporters like Willie Nelson and Megan Thee Stallion.