Extreme winter conditions could trigger another blackout
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. Could we go through it again?
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.
White House providing billions more in aid for heat, utility bills this winter
The Biden administration is helping to distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills.
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.
US 2021-22 winter outlook: Warmer South, wetter North, drought across West
NOAA has released its 2021-2022 winter weather outlook with the return of La Niña. Here’s what to expect based on where you live.
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.
City of Houston lifts boil water notice, here's a list of surrounding areas
Boil water notices are being issued throughout the greater Houston area.
Power outages: 171K Texans without power; ERCOT says conservation no longer needed
171,000 Texans are without power. As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, CenterPoint reports more than 6,300 customers without lights, and Entergy reported more than 2,300 customers without power.
LIST: Houston-area emergency shelters, warming centers
Emergency shelters and warming centers will be opening due to the arctic blast that is moving into the Houston-area.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
Just like homes, hospitals are struggling without water and power
Power and water outages are causing a crisis at some clinics and hospitals.
Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos
Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.
No, frozen wind turbines aren’t the main culprit for Texas’ power outages
Lost wind power makes up only a fraction of the reduction in power-generating capacity that has brought outages to millions of Texans across the state during a major winter storm.
More than 50 residents displaced in The Woodlands apartment fire
About 28 units were affected by the fire, forcing 50-60 residents to seek shelter in the middle of a winter storm that has knocked out power to millions of Texans.
Houstonians frustrated with extended power outages
Houston residents struggling to survive the bitter cold without heat and power.
Mattress Mack, Joel Osteen offer warmth to Houstonians without power
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
As millions lose power, Texas Gov. Abbott declares ERCOT reform an emergency item
ERCOT manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90% of the state's electric load.
Texas energy officials answer for blackouts during deep freeze
Members of ERCOT were grilled by journalists about why so many Texans are without power as most of the state deals with freezing temperatures.