Following winter storm, Texans search for food, water, other supplies
Many households are still without clean water or power following the winter weather in Texas.
Many households are still without clean water or power following the winter weather in Texas.
Community helping those in need get access to drinking water
Thousands are getting power restored but now water is the issue, the basic necessity in life.
Thousands are getting power restored but now water is the issue, the basic necessity in life.
Fort Worth megachurch feeding thousands of North Texans struggling without power, clean water
The need for food and water cannot be underestimated. One North Texas megachurch is doing its part to help thousands of families get through this power and water crisis.
The need for food and water cannot be underestimated. One North Texas megachurch is doing its part to help thousands of families get through this power and water crisis.
How did water power from local dams stop the grid from collapsing?
ERCOT says the electrical grid for much of Texas is now back to normal.
ERCOT says the electrical grid for much of Texas is now back to normal.
Texas AG issues CIDs against ERCOT, 11 other power companies
The CIDs are regarding power outages, emergency plans, energy pricing, and more related to the winter weather that left millions without power and heat.
The CIDs are regarding power outages, emergency plans, energy pricing, and more related to the winter weather that left millions without power and heat.
Griddy customer unable to switch provider stuck with $17,000 electric bill
Electric customers across North Texas have been reaching out for help after looking at unbelievable electricity bills. One Griddy customer saw a bill of $17,000.
Electric customers across North Texas have been reaching out for help after looking at unbelievable electricity bills. One Griddy customer saw a bill of $17,000.
Weather experts say winter catastrophe was no surprise, lack of planning caused disaster
Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media.
Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media.
Texas' plight exposes vulnerability of power grids to climate change, experts say
Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.
Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.
Volunteer firefighters rescue horses from icy Grayson County pond
The animals were up to their necks in frigid water and could not get out on their own.
The animals were up to their necks in frigid water and could not get out on their own.
LIST: Where to get free water, hot meals in Austin if you need help
City officials, local businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help.
City officials, local businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help.
Several Central Texas cities issue boil water notices
Several Central Texas cities have issued a boil water notice after power outages caused issues at distribution plants.
Several Central Texas cities have issued a boil water notice after power outages caused issues at distribution plants.
Winter storm food safety: What to keep and toss during power outages
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
COVID-19 vaccination sites adjusting due to winter weather
COVID-19 vaccination sites in Central Texas are adjusting their services due to the winter weather.
COVID-19 vaccination sites in Central Texas are adjusting their services due to the winter weather.
New Travis County resource helps protect consumers from price gouging
Officials have created a new webpage that outlines what consumers should do if they encounter exorbitant prices and services during the severe winter weather disaster.
Officials have created a new webpage that outlines what consumers should do if they encounter exorbitant prices and services during the severe winter weather disaster.
Gov. Abbott provides update on winter weather response in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott is holding a briefing to provide the latest information about the state's response to winter weather.
Governor Greg Abbott is holding a briefing to provide the latest information about the state's response to winter weather.
Austin Water, Austin Energy provides update on services, outages
The City of Austin has held a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing severe weather and its impact on utilities and services.
The City of Austin has held a press conference to provide an update on the ongoing severe weather and its impact on utilities and services.
California vaccinations hit by icy weather shipment delays
The shortage has only worsened after an icy blast across much of the country snarled vaccine deliveries in states spanning from New York to Nevada. Delays are expected to continue for days.
The shortage has only worsened after an icy blast across much of the country snarled vaccine deliveries in states spanning from New York to Nevada. Delays are expected to continue for days.
2 suspected carbon monoxide deaths reported after generator found in their Garland apartment
Two men died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning after authorities reported finding a gas-powered generator inside their apartment.
Two men died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning after authorities reported finding a gas-powered generator inside their apartment.
ERCOT ends emergency conditions and says it's back to normal operations
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) says no additional outages were needed overnight to keep power supply and electric demand in balance.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) says no additional outages were needed overnight to keep power supply and electric demand in balance.
Texas man reportedly freezes to death in his recliner
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.