ERCOT ranked D- for Texas power grid planning, among nation's worst according to report
A new report has issued the Texas power grid a "D-" grade, citing ERCOT's failure to connect with neighboring states and a reactive planning approach that struggles to keep pace with soaring demand from data centers and industry.
A new report has issued the Texas power grid a "D-" grade, citing ERCOT's failure to connect with neighboring states and a reactive planning approach that struggles to keep pace with soaring demand from data centers and industry.
Florida freeze: More than 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas collected by Florida wildlife officials
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
Groundhog Day 2026: Here’s what the Texas animal prognosticators predicted
While people up north turned to a groundhog to predict the weather Monday, people in the much warmer climes of Texas looked to animals of a different stripe.
While people up north turned to a groundhog to predict the weather Monday, people in the much warmer climes of Texas looked to animals of a different stripe.
Move over, Phil: Texas Groundhog Day traditions that are bigger and better
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
Austin weather: Video captures car spinning down icy road
Officials urged drivers to stay off the roads in Austin when the Arctic blast hit and one person's video shows exactly why.
Officials urged drivers to stay off the roads in Austin when the Arctic blast hit and one person's video shows exactly why.
Watch: Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from Texas coast during winter storm
Wildlife officials and a network of volunteers raced against the clock to rescue hundreds of "cold-stunned" sea turtles from the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre as plunging temperatures threatened the already threatened species.
Wildlife officials and a network of volunteers raced against the clock to rescue hundreds of "cold-stunned" sea turtles from the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre as plunging temperatures threatened the already threatened species.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
Drone team helps find missing Fishtown dog Benji after major snowstorm
A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.
A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.
Weight of sleet, snow collapses structures at Lake Texoma
With an accumulation of up to six inches of sleet (ice) and snow, many structures in Grayson County and on Lake Texoma have collapsed or sunk.
With an accumulation of up to six inches of sleet (ice) and snow, many structures in Grayson County and on Lake Texoma have collapsed or sunk.
3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'
Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.
Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.
Houston icy roads Tuesday: List of closures for winter storm, map, traffic conditions today
If you're driving Tuesday morning, there are a few icy spots you should be aware of on Houston roads. Here's how to check road conditions before leaving home.
If you're driving Tuesday morning, there are a few icy spots you should be aware of on Houston roads. Here's how to check road conditions before leaving home.
Live Houston winter storm updates Monday: Icy road conditions, forecast, school closures
Residents in the Houston area are waking up to freezing temperatures on Monday morning as an extreme cold warning remains in effect for the entire area. Here are the latest updates.
Residents in the Houston area are waking up to freezing temperatures on Monday morning as an extreme cold warning remains in effect for the entire area. Here are the latest updates.
Houston-area school districts open on Tuesday after winter storm: List
Houston-area school districts are announcing their plans to reopen on Tuesday. Check this list.
Houston-area school districts are announcing their plans to reopen on Tuesday. Check this list.
Warming centers assist residents across Harris and Fort Bend counties during freeze
As freezing temperatures impacted Southeast Texas, warming centers in both Fort Bend and Harris counties have provided critical shelter and resources for residents in need.
As freezing temperatures impacted Southeast Texas, warming centers in both Fort Bend and Harris counties have provided critical shelter and resources for residents in need.
Most Texans remained with power during Winter Storm
The Texas power grid and energy companies seemed to have make massive strides compared to the 2021 Texas Winter Storm. ERCOT , CenterPoint Energy and other companies report that more than 90% of Texans maintained power during the winter weather conditions.
The Texas power grid and energy companies seemed to have make massive strides compared to the 2021 Texas Winter Storm. ERCOT , CenterPoint Energy and other companies report that more than 90% of Texans maintained power during the winter weather conditions.
Texas faces another night of sub-freezing temperatures
As emergency operations are winding down, shelters in Fort Bend County are keeping warming centers open as the temperatures are lingering around freezing in Southeast Texas.
As emergency operations are winding down, shelters in Fort Bend County are keeping warming centers open as the temperatures are lingering around freezing in Southeast Texas.
Texas winter storm: Power outages trend downward as ERCOT grid remains stable
Power outages in Texas started spiking Saturday as a winter storm packing ice, snow, sleet and bitter cold swept through the state. After peaking above 150,000 on Sunday, the number of outages has been trending downward.
Power outages in Texas started spiking Saturday as a winter storm packing ice, snow, sleet and bitter cold swept through the state. After peaking above 150,000 on Sunday, the number of outages has been trending downward.
FULL VIDEO: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, County Commissioner Rodney Ellis hold news conference at warming center
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Commissioner Rodney Ellis hold news conference at warming center to discuss current conditions in Harris County following the weekend winter storm.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Commissioner Rodney Ellis hold news conference at warming center to discuss current conditions in Harris County following the weekend winter storm.
Testing hacks to de-ice your windshield
We're testing some viral hacks to de-ice your windshield in the cold. Here's which one worked best.
We're testing some viral hacks to de-ice your windshield in the cold. Here's which one worked best.
Teen dead, another critically injured in Frisco sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.