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.
Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.
Georgetown Palace Theatre suffers six figures' worth of flooding damage from winter storm
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from the winter storm, a historic community theatre in Georgetown is trying to recover.
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from the winter storm, a historic community theatre in Georgetown is trying to recover.
Georgetown's Palace Theater closed due to damage
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from last weekend's winter storm, a historic theatre in Georgetown is still trying to recover. The Palace Theatre says it suffered six figures worth of damage after one of its water pumps failed. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
While the rest of Central Texas may have bounced back from last weekend's winter storm, a historic theatre in Georgetown is still trying to recover. The Palace Theatre says it suffered six figures worth of damage after one of its water pumps failed. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more.
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.
Driving with snow on top of your car is illegal in several states across the US
Drivers who don't clear the top of their vehicles can face fines as high as $1,500 in several states.
Drivers who don't clear the top of their vehicles can face fines as high as $1,500 in several states.
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.
Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his tree stump on Monday and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his tree stump on Monday and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter.
Austin ISD parents concerned about classrooms with no heat
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
Crews respond to broken water pipes as temperatures begin to warm up
As the ice continues to thaw in Central Texas, crews are responding to burst pipes. But this time, it’s a very different story than what we saw during the big freeze five years ago.
As the ice continues to thaw in Central Texas, crews are responding to burst pipes. But this time, it’s a very different story than what we saw during the big freeze five years ago.
Crews deal with broken water pipes as temps warm up
As the ice continues to thaw in Central Texas, crews are responding to burst pipes. But this time, it’s a very different story than what we saw during the big freeze five years ago.
As the ice continues to thaw in Central Texas, crews are responding to burst pipes. But this time, it’s a very different story than what we saw during the big freeze five years ago.
Austin police rescue kittens found abandoned in freezing weather
Eight kittens, who were found abandoned in a cage in freezing weather, were rescued by the Austin Police Department.
Eight kittens, who were found abandoned in a cage in freezing weather, were rescued by the Austin Police Department.
Austin activates cold weather shelters due to overnight freezing temperatures
The City of Austin has activated its cold weather shelters from Wednesday, Jan. 28, until Sunday, Feb. 1.
The City of Austin has activated its cold weather shelters from Wednesday, Jan. 28, until Sunday, Feb. 1.
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.
Over 850 people in need use Austin's cold weather shelters during winter storm
With the weekend winter storm now behind us, Austin city officials are claiming they received a record-breaking number of people at their cold weather shelters.
With the weekend winter storm now behind us, Austin city officials are claiming they received a record-breaking number of people at their cold weather shelters.
Hundreds of dogs fostered during winter storm, APA! says
Austin Pets Alive! made history this week thanks to an overwhelming show of support in finding homes for hundreds of dogs ahead of the arctic blast.
Austin Pets Alive! made history this week thanks to an overwhelming show of support in finding homes for hundreds of dogs ahead of the arctic blast.
Austin Pets Alive! receives record amount of fosters ahead of winter storm
Austin Pets Alive! made history this week thanks to an overwhelming show of support in finding homes for hundreds of dogs ahead of the arctic blast.
Austin Pets Alive! made history this week thanks to an overwhelming show of support in finding homes for hundreds of dogs ahead of the arctic blast.