Austin Energy biomass power plant remained offline during outages
Before the winter storm hit Austin and cut power to thousands, Austin Energy's biomass power facility in East Texas was already offline.
Before the winter storm hit Austin and cut power to thousands, Austin Energy's biomass power facility in East Texas was already offline.
Insurance claims backlogged due to burst pipes, flooded homes
Many people have been pushed into desperate circumstances because of the winter storm.
Many people have been pushed into desperate circumstances because of the winter storm.
ERCOT revokes Griddy Energy's right to operate in Texas
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, announced late Friday that it has revoked electric company Griddy’s right to operate.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, announced late Friday that it has revoked electric company Griddy’s right to operate.
‘8 days was an eternity’: Mom reunites with newborn quadruplets after being separated during Texas storm
When the Lone Star State saw single-digit temperatures as a record-breaking winter storm froze pipes and knocked out electricity for millions, Bill and Starlyn would go eight days before seeing their babies.
When the Lone Star State saw single-digit temperatures as a record-breaking winter storm froze pipes and knocked out electricity for millions, Bill and Starlyn would go eight days before seeing their babies.
Texas Railroad Commission chair answers questions in hearing over power outages from winter storm
There was a different tone to the first round of questions Friday in the second day of hearings by Texas lawmakers into last week’s power grid meltdown.
There was a different tone to the first round of questions Friday in the second day of hearings by Texas lawmakers into last week’s power grid meltdown.
18 additional counties approved for federal disaster assistance
FEMA says that those with insurance applying for federal disaster assistance must also file a claim with their insurance company as soon as possible.
FEMA says that those with insurance applying for federal disaster assistance must also file a claim with their insurance company as soon as possible.
City of Taylor lifts boil water notice
The City of Taylor has announced that it has lifted its boil water notice as of 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 26.
The City of Taylor has announced that it has lifted its boil water notice as of 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 26.
NJ plumber drives 22 hours to help Texas storm victims
A New Jersey plumber and his family drove for more than 20 hours to Texas to help storm victims who otherwise would have faced weeks without clean water.
A New Jersey plumber and his family drove for more than 20 hours to Texas to help storm victims who otherwise would have faced weeks without clean water.
Thousands in the Hill Country still without power after winter storm
Residents in the Texas Hill Country are still without power following last week's winter storm, which knocked out thousands of power lines.
Residents in the Texas Hill Country are still without power following last week's winter storm, which knocked out thousands of power lines.
Texas House, Senate hold hearings about last week’s winter storm
Committees in both chambers of the Texas Legislature discussed what went wrong with the state's power infrastructure during last week's winter storm.
Committees in both chambers of the Texas Legislature discussed what went wrong with the state's power infrastructure during last week's winter storm.
TDEM requesting 54 counties be added to federal disaster declaration
More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.
More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.
Winter storm has devastating impact on Texas bat population
Texas Parks & Wildlife biologists say at least 30,000 bats may have died, most of them Mexican free-tailed bats, from last week's winter storms.
Texas Parks & Wildlife biologists say at least 30,000 bats may have died, most of them Mexican free-tailed bats, from last week's winter storms.
Texas winter storms left disabled with limited medication, no power
Families of disabled Texans are asking for more priority to be given to the most vulnerable during weather events like the one Texas saw last week.
Families of disabled Texans are asking for more priority to be given to the most vulnerable during weather events like the one Texas saw last week.
Statewide death count in aftermath of winter storm could take weeks
Disaster epidemiologists with the Texas Department of State Health Services are working to determine a statewide death count.
Disaster epidemiologists with the Texas Department of State Health Services are working to determine a statewide death count.
Council works to address lingering issues from winter storm
Homeowners and tenants in Austin are still dealing with burst pipes, and in some places still no running water.
Homeowners and tenants in Austin are still dealing with burst pipes, and in some places still no running water.
AFD battles 49 blazes in one day during winter storm last week
AFD shared photos on Facebook of one of 49 blazes they dealt with in one day during last week's winter storm.
AFD shared photos on Facebook of one of 49 blazes they dealt with in one day during last week's winter storm.
Energy executive: Texas power plants turned off in crisis
The recent blackouts that left 4 million Texas customers without electricity and heat during a deadly winter freeze also unplugged plants that could have generated more power, which was urgently needed as the state’s grid reached the breaking point, the head of a major energy corporation said Thursday.
The recent blackouts that left 4 million Texas customers without electricity and heat during a deadly winter freeze also unplugged plants that could have generated more power, which was urgently needed as the state’s grid reached the breaking point, the head of a major energy corporation said Thursday.
Call center can help Texans fill out iSTAT winter storm damage survey
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
Travis County residents encouraged to use recycling, waste drop-off locator
Residents can select the items they’re trying to dispose of from the drop-down menu or type in their address to see all drop-off locations nearby.
Residents can select the items they’re trying to dispose of from the drop-down menu or type in their address to see all drop-off locations nearby.
Austin Pets Alive! helps transport pets at-risk of euthanasia to Boston
100 dogs and cats were loaded into four vans this morning and headed to Boston as part of an effort from Austin Pets Alive!
100 dogs and cats were loaded into four vans this morning and headed to Boston as part of an effort from Austin Pets Alive!