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.

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.

State lawmakers question massive profits earned during grid crisis

During the height of the winter storm, the Public Utility Commission and those who run the Texas power grid "greenlighted" the offer of astronomical rates to anyone capable of generating electricity.

Plumbing supply shortage improving in Houston

The plumbing repairs continue nearly a month after the deep freeze that broke thousands--if not millions--of pipes across Texas.

Some homeowners complain of insurance delays for repairs

Many people are still waiting for their insurance companies to respond to their winter storm damage claims. On this Sullivan's Smart Sense, we cover what you can do.

Nearly 4 million fish killed by winter storm along Texas coast

During the historic winter storm, at least 3.8 million fish were killed along the Texas coast. The fish kill consisted of at least 61 species.

Injunction, restraining order request hopes to prevent Griddy from destroying evidence

A billion-dollar class action lawsuit against utility company, Griddy, will head back to court for another hearing next week. The lawsuit claims Griddy charged excessive rates to nearly 30,000 customers during winter storm Uri in February. 

Apartment residents still without water in West Houston

The residents continue to walk to large commercial containers to fill buckets and other receptacles with water. This is the water they are using to bathe, wash dishes, and flush toilets.

22 dogs rescued from freezing Texas temperatures arrive in DC area

Nearly two dozen dogs who were rescued from ice-cold temperatures in Texas arrived ien the D.C. region on Friday night.