Matthew McConaughey announces upcoming virtual benefit to help Texas
McConaughey says he is working with his wife Camila and the just keep livin Foundation to put together the virtual benefit within the next two weeks.
PUC issues emergency orders to protect Texas electricity customers
The PUC says the orders are applicable to customers of investor-owned utilities (IOUs) across the state that fall under its jurisdiction.
Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm
A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused power outages in millions of homes and businesses.
Sen. Ted Cruz explains his controversial trip to Cancun during Texas winter storm
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
‘Frozen’ alligators spotted sticking noses through ice to survive in Oklahoma
While the alligators may appear to be dead, scientists say they’re not.
More than a dozen confirmed weather-related deaths in Harris, surrounding counties
Of course there’s no way to know yet the exact cause of weather related deaths due to pending autopsy results and investigations, but here’s what we do know.
League City family out of options for help after winter storm
Millions of Texans are literally feeling that they have been left out in the cold in regard to the state and federal response.
Insurance Council of Texas provides advice on handling weather damage
The Insurance Council of Texas provided some advice to FOX 7 Austin on what to do concerning damage from busted pipes and downed trees.
Some Houston neighborhoods remain without running water after roughly 5 days
A humanitarian crisis continues across Texas and in the City of Houston. After roughly five days, power has been restored for much of the area. However, many homes still remain without running water. In addition, Harris County is still under a ‘boil water’ order.
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.
Renters' rights and aid for repairs from burst pipes
Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes. Some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlord to make repairs.
How to give Texas lawmakers a piece of your mind over the winter blackout
Want to give Texas lawmakers a piece of your mind about this week's chaos?
As power comes back on, Texans wonder how to hold someone responsible for massive outage
Is it possible to sue the state, ERCOT, CenterPoint Energy or Entergy in response to being without power for days?
Water distribution sites set up to give residents clean water
Houstonians on the hunt for clean water. Bottled water is being given out by the case.
Renters have rights when seeking repairs on damage to their homes
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how renters can get help when their landlords are slow to repair damage caused by freezing temperatures.
How hard will it be to sue Texas for power outage debacle
FOX Contributor Chris Tritico explains how easy or hard it will be for citizens to sue the state in response to being without power for days.
Thousands show up for water distribution events across Houston area
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with Houston residents who waited in line to get clean water.
Biden tours Pfizer vaccine plant as winter weather delays 6M COVID-19 vaccine doses
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises $2 million for Texas relief after deadly winter weather
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she raised $2 million for Texas relief organizations working to help people suffering from a deadly winter storm this week. She said she's also planning to visit Houston.
Power outages: 171K Texans without power; ERCOT says conservation no longer needed
171,000 Texans are without power. As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, CenterPoint reports more than 6,300 customers without lights, and Entergy reported more than 2,300 customers without power.