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.
Noon weather forecast for February 19, 2021
The thawing begins. Zack Shields talks about the warming temperatures and more in his full forecast.
The thawing begins. Zack Shields talks about the warming temperatures and more in his full forecast.
Oklahoma reports 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Kansas border
Residents in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kansas, say they felt the earthquake.
Residents in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita, Kansas, say they felt the earthquake.
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.
11-year-old Texas boy suspected of dying of hypothermia in bed
An 11-year-old Texas boy is believed to have died of hypothermia in his bed during the extended power outage due to a devastating storm and record low temperatures.
An 11-year-old Texas boy is believed to have died of hypothermia in his bed during the extended power outage due to a devastating storm and record low temperatures.
Radiant Plumbing offers advice on what to do if pipes burst
If your pipes burst it could be some time before a plumber can get out to fix it. Here's some advice if it's happened to you.
If your pipes burst it could be some time before a plumber can get out to fix it. Here's some advice if it's happened to you.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
Morning weather forecast for February 19, 2021
Another cold day but things will start warming up. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Another cold day but things will start warming up. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.
Austin breweries help supply water while city waits for shipments
After Austin Water customers found their faucets running dry, Meanwhile Brewing decided sharing their supply was the right thing to do.
After Austin Water customers found their faucets running dry, Meanwhile Brewing decided sharing their supply was the right thing to do.
Winter storm continues to cripple small Texas towns
Those in small Central Texas towns like Granger are struggling due to a lack of power, water, and even damage to their homes and businesses.
Those in small Central Texas towns like Granger are struggling due to a lack of power, water, and even damage to their homes and businesses.
ATCEMS, AFD see increase in carbon monoxide poisoning calls
First responders took some from the more than 50 calls they received to hospitals in serious or critical condition.
First responders took some from the more than 50 calls they received to hospitals in serious or critical condition.
Abbott blames Texas' power crisis on ERCOT, calls for investigation
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined five focus points for the days ahead, including investigating ERCOT.
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined five focus points for the days ahead, including investigating ERCOT.
Hospitals struggle as weather cripples state's infrastructure
As severe weather cripples Texas’ infrastructure many medical facilities have been left without power, water, phone and internet service.
As severe weather cripples Texas’ infrastructure many medical facilities have been left without power, water, phone and internet service.
More than 90 percent of Austin Energy customers’ power restored
Austin Energy says it hopes to have power restored to most customers in the next several days but adds there will be some outliers.
Austin Energy says it hopes to have power restored to most customers in the next several days but adds there will be some outliers.
ERCOT eases order for utilities to shed power
As power lines come back on, ERCOT is warning that the crisis is not over.
As power lines come back on, ERCOT is warning that the crisis is not over.
Pipe emergencies continue across North Texas as thawing begins
As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.
As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.