At least 57 people died in the Texas winter storm, mostly from hypothermia
The largest number of deaths from the winter storm — at least 25 — occurred in Harris County, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported.
The largest number of deaths from the winter storm — at least 25 — occurred in Harris County, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported.
Plumbing supplies still difficult to find following winter storms
Local plumbers are still dealing with homes damaged during the winter storms, and one of the big issues right now is getting supplies.
Local plumbers are still dealing with homes damaged during the winter storms, and one of the big issues right now is getting supplies.
Texas Senate passes bill to help reduce electric charges from winter storm
Senate Bill 2142 directs the Public Utility Commission to order ERCOT to reassess prices, which in some cases were being passed down to customers.
Senate Bill 2142 directs the Public Utility Commission to order ERCOT to reassess prices, which in some cases were being passed down to customers.
Dan Patrick holds briefing about SB 2142, undoing ERCOT overcharges
SB 2142 will require the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order ERCOT to correct prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold Feb. 17-19.
SB 2142 will require the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order ERCOT to correct prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold Feb. 17-19.
Massive Colorado snowstorm slams drought-stricken region, canceling 2,000 flights
A massive snowstorm is bringing some much-needed relief to Colorado, as some parts of the state are suffering severe drought. Some areas have already gotten 9 inches of snow - and others could see up to two feet by Monday morning.
A massive snowstorm is bringing some much-needed relief to Colorado, as some parts of the state are suffering severe drought. Some areas have already gotten 9 inches of snow - and others could see up to two feet by Monday morning.
Matthew McConaughey announces virtual benefit to help Texas
The We’re Texas Virtual Event will include musical performances by Texas natives, residents, and supporters like Willie Nelson and Megan Thee Stallion.
The We’re Texas Virtual Event will include musical performances by Texas natives, residents, and supporters like Willie Nelson and Megan Thee Stallion.
Nearly 4 million fish killed by winter storm along Texas coast
During the historic winter storm, at least 3.8 million fish were killed along the Texas coast. The fish kill consisted of at least 61 species.
During the historic winter storm, at least 3.8 million fish were killed along the Texas coast. The fish kill consisted of at least 61 species.
Family says Texas to blame for state failures ultimately resulting in grandmother's death
The family of a 71-year-old grandmother who died during the deadly February winter storms says Texas failed their family and the people of the state.
The family of a 71-year-old grandmother who died during the deadly February winter storms says Texas failed their family and the people of the state.
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.
Public Utility Commissioner Shelly Botkin has resigned in the aftermath of the deadly Texas winter weather crisis that left millions of people without power.
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.
Members of the Texas House have filed legislation to protect consumers and strengthen the state's electric grid following massive power outages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austin City Council approved a series of measures designed to avoid high utility bills as a result of last month’s extreme freezing temperatures.
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.
The City of Austin says it continues to coordinate response and recovery efforts for the community in response to the February winter storm.
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.
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.