Texas power company seeks bankruptcy protection after winter storm
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, which serves 16 distribution member cooperatives that cater to more than 1.5 million Texans across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston, said Monday that it was a “financially robust, stable company” prior to the severe cold weather that hit Texas between February 13 and February 19.
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, which serves 16 distribution member cooperatives that cater to more than 1.5 million Texans across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston, said Monday that it was a “financially robust, stable company” prior to the severe cold weather that hit Texas between February 13 and February 19.
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick calls for resignations of ERCOT CEO, PUC Chair
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is calling for the resignations of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) President and CEO Bill Magness and Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman DeAnn Walker.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is calling for the resignations of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) President and CEO Bill Magness and Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman DeAnn Walker.
Texas AG sues Griddy over customers’ sky-high energy bills
Texas’ attorney general said Monday he’s suing electricity provider Griddy for passing along massive bills to its customers during last month’s winter storm.
Texas’ attorney general said Monday he’s suing electricity provider Griddy for passing along massive bills to its customers during last month’s winter storm.
Texas A&M, UT Austin collecting funds for students affected by storms
Longhorn Nation can donate through the HornRaiser crowdfunding platform, and the Texas A&M community can donate through Spirit of Giving.
Longhorn Nation can donate through the HornRaiser crowdfunding platform, and the Texas A&M community can donate through Spirit of Giving.
New Jersey plumbers drive to Houston to help people with broken pipes
Thousands of homes in Texas remain without running water after 2 weeks since a deadly winter storm paralyzed the state. Hearing the tragic news, a couple of plumbers drove to Texas from New Jersey.
Thousands of homes in Texas remain without running water after 2 weeks since a deadly winter storm paralyzed the state. Hearing the tragic news, a couple of plumbers drove to Texas from New Jersey.
Hundreds remain without water in greater Houston area following winter storm
Many of the water issues currently deal with those who rent or live in apartments.
Many of the water issues currently deal with those who rent or live in apartments.
Texas lawmakers continue hearings to find the cause of deadly power outages
Texas state House committee hearings went on for more than 15 hours as they tried to get answers for what happened during the blackouts brought on by the historic winter storm.
Texas state House committee hearings went on for more than 15 hours as they tried to get answers for what happened during the blackouts brought on by the historic winter storm.
Pres. Biden, first lady visit Houston after crippling winter storm
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have arrived in Houston on Friday following a historic winter storm that left millions across the state of Texas without power.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have arrived in Houston on Friday following a historic winter storm that left millions across the state of Texas without power.
18 additional counties approved for federal disaster assistance
FEMA says that those with insurance applying for federal disaster assistance must also file a claim with their insurance company as soon as possible.
FEMA says that those with insurance applying for federal disaster assistance must also file a claim with their insurance company as soon as possible.
Katy woman relying on breathing machine lost power for 48 hours during winter storm
As millions of Texans anxiously waited for their power and water to return last week, one Katy family says it almost became a matter of life and death.
As millions of Texans anxiously waited for their power and water to return last week, one Katy family says it almost became a matter of life and death.
TDEM requesting 54 counties be added to federal disaster declaration
More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.
More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.
After blackout, Texas senators grill ERCOT chief
The Texas Senate held a hearing on the ERCOT power outage that left more than four million state residents without power during last week's crippling winter storm.
The Texas Senate held a hearing on the ERCOT power outage that left more than four million state residents without power during last week's crippling winter storm.
Texas electricity providers offering customers help after winter storm
Electricity providers are offering help to their own customers who are struggling to pay bills after the crippling winter storm that hit Texas.
Electricity providers are offering help to their own customers who are struggling to pay bills after the crippling winter storm that hit Texas.
Apartments still without water 11 days after Houston freeze
Those still without water say they’ve had to get buckets of water from the pool just to flush the toilet, and they’re not getting answers from their property managers on when conditions will improve.
Those still without water say they’ve had to get buckets of water from the pool just to flush the toilet, and they’re not getting answers from their property managers on when conditions will improve.
Energy executive: Texas power plants turned off in crisis
The recent blackouts that left 4 million Texas customers without electricity and heat during a deadly winter freeze also unplugged plants that could have generated more power, which was urgently needed as the state’s grid reached the breaking point, the head of a major energy corporation said Thursday.
The recent blackouts that left 4 million Texas customers without electricity and heat during a deadly winter freeze also unplugged plants that could have generated more power, which was urgently needed as the state’s grid reached the breaking point, the head of a major energy corporation said Thursday.
Problems with prescriptions during Houston’s winter storm
It was hard enough for many people to deal with below freezing temperatures and trying to keep their families safe, but a Houston-area doctor says there was another level of stress for many people who need important prescription medications.
It was hard enough for many people to deal with below freezing temperatures and trying to keep their families safe, but a Houston-area doctor says there was another level of stress for many people who need important prescription medications.
Call center can help Texans fill out iSTAT winter storm damage survey
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
Conroe mobile homes left with serious damage from heavy ice, snow
Five out of seven mobile homes on Reaves Street are still without water due to broken pipes, and that’s only part of the damage caused by the ice and snow.
Five out of seven mobile homes on Reaves Street are still without water due to broken pipes, and that’s only part of the damage caused by the ice and snow.
Some Houstonians still without water, waiting on an appointment with a plumber
Plumbers seem to be the most popular people in town as thousands still need to have their pipes repaired after they ruptured in last week's freeze. Many plumbers are no longer accepting appointments because they're booked for weeks to come.
Plumbers seem to be the most popular people in town as thousands still need to have their pipes repaired after they ruptured in last week's freeze. Many plumbers are no longer accepting appointments because they're booked for weeks to come.
Plumbers overwhelmed with high demand in Houston-area
Plumbers are in high demand in the Houston area thanks to problems caused by the big freeze. Plumbers say they are working around the clock to fix all the burst pipes caused by the big freeze in Texas.
Plumbers are in high demand in the Houston area thanks to problems caused by the big freeze. Plumbers say they are working around the clock to fix all the burst pipes caused by the big freeze in Texas.