White House climate czar calls Texas winter storm 'a wake-up call' for US
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
Man steals car in Detroit after helping owner free it from the snow
While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.
While stuck in the snow, a good samaritan helped a driver free his vehicle. After the two drove to a local market, the victim exited the vehicle and went inside, leaving the suspect with the car while it was still on.
Volunteers in Pflugerville help 800 lb. tortoise during winter storm
A Pflugerville woman is very thankful her community stepped in to help her get Big Al, her 800 lb, Aldabra giant tortoise, inside from the cold.
A Pflugerville woman is very thankful her community stepped in to help her get Big Al, her 800 lb, Aldabra giant tortoise, inside from the cold.
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.
Full ‘Snow Moon’ will appear in night sky this week: When and how to see it
Get ready for February’s full moon — nicknamed the “Snow Moon” — which will reach its peak and shine bright on Feb. 27.
Get ready for February’s full moon — nicknamed the “Snow Moon” — which will reach its peak and shine bright on Feb. 27.
‘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.
Evening weather forecast for February 26, 2021
Scott Fisher has a look at your forecast.
Scott Fisher has a look at your forecast.
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.
Noon weather forecast for February 26, 2021
A cool, cloudy day today but things will warm up along with an increase in the chance of rain. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
A cool, cloudy day today but things will warm up along with an increase in the chance of rain. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
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.
Morning weather forecast for February 26, 2021
Will you need an umbrella today? Zack Shields talks rain chances and has more on what the weekend will look like in his full forecast.
Will you need an umbrella today? Zack Shields talks rain chances and has more on what the weekend will look like in his full forecast.
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.