ERCOT members meet to discuss problems that led to power blackout
ERCOT holds special meeting to discuss what led to the historic Texas blackouts following the winter storm, and strategized on how to make sure it never happens again.
ERCOT holds special meeting to discuss what led to the historic Texas blackouts following the winter storm, and strategized on how to make sure it never happens again.
Sugar Land father shares heartbreaking story after losing his 3 kids in a house fire during winter storm
Sugarland officials now investigating whether a fireplace was the reason three kids and their grandma died in a house fire on February 16th. "Losing one child is tough enough and losing all three at once was devastating," said Dr. Nate Nguyen, the kids' father.
Sugarland officials now investigating whether a fireplace was the reason three kids and their grandma died in a house fire on February 16th. "Losing one child is tough enough and losing all three at once was devastating," said Dr. Nate Nguyen, the kids' father.
Houston shelter for survivors of sex trafficking suffers major damage from winter storm
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar explains what one shelter for survivors of sex trafficking is having to do after the winter storm caused up to $100,000 in damage.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar explains what one shelter for survivors of sex trafficking is having to do after the winter storm caused up to $100,000 in damage.
Fired ERCOT CEO Bill Magness says he will not seek, accept severance pay
Bill Magness will continue to serve in the role and work on potential reforms to ERCOT while the board searches for a new president and CEO.
Bill Magness will continue to serve in the role and work on potential reforms to ERCOT while the board searches for a new president and CEO.
ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during winter freeze, firm says
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a $16 billion error in pricing during the week of the winter storm that caused power outages across the state, according to a filing by its market monitor.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a $16 billion error in pricing during the week of the winter storm that caused power outages across the state, according to a filing by its market monitor.
The bill for the great Texas blackout is growing bigger
The financial fallout from the Texas Winter blackout continues to unfold in brutal fashion and it appears increasingly likely everyday Texans will be left holding the bag.
The financial fallout from the Texas Winter blackout continues to unfold in brutal fashion and it appears increasingly likely everyday Texans will be left holding the bag.
Computer centers open to help people apply for FEMA aid
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia is opening computer centers to help people apply for FEMA aid as they try to recover from the crippling winter storm weeks later.
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia is opening computer centers to help people apply for FEMA aid as they try to recover from the crippling winter storm weeks later.
Bill would prevent apartment complexes from losing power for more than 6 hours during rolling blackouts
House Bill 2638 filed in the Texas legislature Tuesday would prevent certain types of homes from losing power for more than 6 hours during rolling blackouts.
House Bill 2638 filed in the Texas legislature Tuesday would prevent certain types of homes from losing power for more than 6 hours during rolling blackouts.
FOX 26 report about 84-year-old woman who froze to death prompts local funeral home to donate its services
Pruitt’s In The Heights, along with its vendors, gave Mary Gee, whose known to many as ‘Mama Mary’, an unforgettable service.
Pruitt’s In The Heights, along with its vendors, gave Mary Gee, whose known to many as ‘Mama Mary’, an unforgettable service.
ERCOT CEO fired after Texas winter storm power failure
In an emergency meeting Wednesday night, board members for the agency that manages the state's power grid voted to fire its CEO.
In an emergency meeting Wednesday night, board members for the agency that manages the state's power grid voted to fire its CEO.
EXCLUSIVE: Lt. Gov. Patrick on ERCOT failure, possible taxpayer bailout
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke exclusively with Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick about the state's power grid following the winter storm that affected millions in mid-February.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke exclusively with Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick about the state's power grid following the winter storm that affected millions in mid-February.
Texas Blackout: Experts forecast cascading financial failures
'I fear the dominos are starting to fall and we are going to see billions if not tens of billions of dollars in losses and bankruptcies because of the fatally-flawed Texas electric market that was set up by the Texas legislature,' said analyst Robert Bryce.
'I fear the dominos are starting to fall and we are going to see billions if not tens of billions of dollars in losses and bankruptcies because of the fatally-flawed Texas electric market that was set up by the Texas legislature,' said analyst Robert Bryce.
Harris County Commissioners discuss state power grid challenges following winter storm
On Monday, major announcements were made with the resignation of key state energy players after the public request by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to step down.
On Monday, major announcements were made with the resignation of key state energy players after the public request by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to step down.
Texans grapple with what to do with frost damaged palms, plants
Two weeks after the Texas deep freeze, millions of trees and shrubs are left dead, and some are clinging to life.
Two weeks after the Texas deep freeze, millions of trees and shrubs are left dead, and some are clinging to life.
Houston-Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund invests $1.65M in emergency grants
$1.5 million is being invested in the Disaster Home Repair Collaborative, and $150,000 is allocated to Connective, a disaster recovery and preparedness system for the Texas Gulf Coast Region.
$1.5 million is being invested in the Disaster Home Repair Collaborative, and $150,000 is allocated to Connective, a disaster recovery and preparedness system for the Texas Gulf Coast Region.
Several Houston ISD campuses offering virtual learning due to damage caused by winter storm
The Houston Independent School District is reporting that several of its campuses will be offering virtual instruction through Wednesday, March 3 due to damage caused by the winter storm.
The Houston Independent School District is reporting that several of its campuses will be offering virtual instruction through Wednesday, March 3 due to damage caused by the winter storm.
How to vet contractors and plumbers for home repairs
As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.
As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.
Why is FEMA offering so little to victims of the freeze?
Houstonians whose pipes burst in the freeze expecting to be made whole by FEMA may only receive $400 like one Northeast Houston family.
Houstonians whose pipes burst in the freeze expecting to be made whole by FEMA may only receive $400 like one Northeast Houston family.
DIY project offers convenience of whole-home generator, at fraction of cost
After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.
After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.
Public Utility Commission chair resigns after Texas officials criticize management of power outages
The chairwoman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the agency that regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, resigned Monday, according to a resignation letter provided to the Texas Tribune.
The chairwoman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the agency that regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, resigned Monday, according to a resignation letter provided to the Texas Tribune.