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Winter Weather

Just one Public Utility Commission member remains after another resignation in aftermath of winter storm

Just one Public Utility Commission member remains after another resignation in aftermath of winter storm

Public Utility Commissioner Shelly Botkin has resigned in the aftermath of the deadly Texas winter weather crisis that left millions of people without power.

4 hours ago
Texas bills aim to protect consumers, strengthen state's electric grid

Texas bills aim to protect consumers, strengthen state's electric grid

Members of the Texas House have filed legislation to protect consumers and strengthen the state's electric grid following massive power outages.

5 hours ago
Some Austin residents still without hot water weeks after storm hit

Some Austin residents still without hot water weeks after storm hit

That includes 62-year-old veteran Phillip Hooker, who says he was without water for over a week, and he has now been without hot water for 18 days.

2 days ago
Georgetown hit with sky-high energy bill following winter storms

Georgetown hit with sky-high energy bill following winter storms

According to the mayor, ERCOT billed Georgetown $44.8 million for energy used during the storms, more than the city spends a year on electricity.

3 days ago
Sugar Land father shares heartbreaking story after losing his 3 kids in a house fire during winter storm

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.

4 days ago
Fired ERCOT CEO Bill Magness says he will not seek, accept severance pay

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.

4 days ago
ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during winter freeze, firm says

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.

4 days ago
The bill for the great Texas blackout is growing bigger

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.

4 days ago
TDEM Chief Kidd grilled about power outage messaging during hearing

TDEM Chief Kidd grilled about power outage messaging during hearing

Chief Nim Kidd was grilled throughout the morning about how the state and some local utilities did not sound a bigger alarm before the winter storm.

4 days ago
Council approves $10M in utility bill relief, other measures

Council approves $10M in utility bill relief, other measures

Austin City Council approved a series of measures designed to avoid high utility bills as a result of last month’s extreme freezing temperatures.

4 days ago
Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center remains active

Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center remains active

The City of Austin says it continues to coordinate response and recovery efforts for the community in response to the February winter storm.

4 days ago
Round Rock avoids water boil during recent winter storms

Round Rock avoids water boil during recent winter storms

While other cities had to boil their water or didn’t have water at all, Round Rock was able to keep its water operations going when disaster struck.

4 days ago
ERCOT CEO fired after Texas winter storm power failure

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.

5 days ago
Georgetown to issue $47.8M to pay energy costs from winter storm

Georgetown to issue $47.8M to pay energy costs from winter storm

As a result, Georgetown electric customers will see no difference in their electric rates, despite the high energy costs from the storm.

5 days ago
PUC proposes potential financial audit of ERCOT

PUC proposes potential financial audit of ERCOT

During Wednesday's meeting, the Public Utility Commission of Texas said they are working to find out who is at fault for last month's power outages.

5 days ago
Del Valle nonprofit distributes meals, water to over 10K residents

Del Valle nonprofit distributes meals, water to over 10K residents

The Del Valle Community Coalition says it partnered with Tesla, Inc. to distribute 2,250 boxes of food and 4,000 cases of water over eight days.

5 days ago
Austin Energy, Austin Water officials hold winter storm briefing

Austin Energy, Austin Water officials hold winter storm briefing

Officials with Austin Energy and Austin Water are speaking with Austin City Council members regarding the February winter storm.

5 days ago
Residents still without water, professionals warn of mold danger

Residents still without water, professionals warn of mold danger

From water damage, to still not having water, Austin residents are still feeling the impacts from the winter storm.

6 days ago
Resources for Austin residents impacted by severe winter storm

Resources for Austin residents impacted by severe winter storm

The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center has released several resources for the many Austinites still feeling the effects of the February 2021 severe winter storm.

6 days ago
PUC Chair resigns after criticism in aftermath of Texas power crisis

PUC Chair resigns after criticism in aftermath of Texas power crisis

Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairwoman DeAnn Walke resigned after increasing calls for her to do so in the aftermath of the power crisis in Texas.

6 days ago
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