Katy mom testifies to PUC to help keep medically vulnerable daughter safe during a disaster
As millions of Texans lost power and water during last year’s February freeze, for some, it became a matter of life and death. On Tuesday, the Public Utility Commission held a hearing on a proposed rule that could help save the most vulnerable residents in another disaster.
Insurance companies sue ERCOT over damage from February's winter storm
This lawsuit by dozens of insurance companies alleges ERCOT is responsible for the power failure last year and claims it could have been prevented.
Texas DSHS reports higher death toll from February winter storm
28 of those deaths were reported in Travis County, the second-highest countywide death toll, only behind Harris County.
Residents prepare for freeze watch issued for Southeast Texas ahead of major temperature drop this weekend
A freeze watch has been issued throughout much of Southeast Texas for Sunday night and Monday morning.
Which Texas power plants have complied with new winterization rules?
Abbott says he’s confident the Texas power grid is ready for this winter -- after February's winter storm that spurred widespread outages and more than 200 deaths.
With Winter approaching, will the Texas power grid be resilient?
FOX 26’s Greg Groogan gets a look at what’s being done to protect the state from another power failure like we experienced back in February.
Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, despite new preparations, ERCOT estimates
The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter — very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production — does not capture the amount of power lost during February.
Report: Texas still at risk of winter power blackouts
The catastrophic February storm led to one of the biggest power outages in U.S. history, knocking out electricity to more than 4 million customers and leading to hundreds of deaths. Many homes were left without heat and water for days, and some for weeks.
Congress announces nearly $150 million to help Texans with winter heating bills
Households can expect heating bills to jump as much as 54% this winter, according the the US. Energy Information Administration.
With winter approaching, questions loom over Texas grid readiness
Seven months after much of Texas was plunged into darkness by a winter storm both devastating and deadly, State Senators posed the critical question - Will our fragile, stand-alone electric grid be prepared for the cold season to come?
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.