Texans cannot be under rotating outage for more than 12 hours, commission orders
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has ordered that a rotating power outage for a customer cannot last more than 12 hours after the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told transmission companies to reduce demand on the system earlier this week.
Houstonians desperate for food and supplies rush to stores, collect rain water
On day four of this historic winter storm, it’s a mad dash around Houston to find a grocery store not overly crowded, or with enough food on their shelves. Some Houstonians feeling a little desperate without the bare necessities.
'Snownado': Large waterspout swirls over Texas lake amid record cold
Some are calling this a “snownado” - but here’s the science behind these large waterspouts seen swirling over some lakes in Texas amid record cold temperatures.
Interactive map shows Harris County homes under boil water notice
Harris County has an interactive map where residents can check if they are under a boil water notice.
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Know the signs
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, so it can be difficult to know if you’re exposed to high concentrations of it.
Animals at primate sanctuary freeze to death amid Texas power outage
A chimpanzee, several monkeys, some lemurs and an uncounted number of birds died when a nonprofit San Antonio-area wildlife sanctuary lost power this week.
Nearly three-quarters of contiguous US covered in snow amid polar vortex
More than 73% of the lower 48 U.S. states were covered in snow this week, causing power outages and even impacting COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
AT&T waiving data overage charges for Texas customers in 2,416 zip codes
AT&T is automatically waiving data overage charges for customers in more than 2,400 Texas zip codes as millions remain without power in the state.
No, frozen wind turbines aren’t the main culprit for Texas’ power outages
Lost wind power makes up only a fraction of the reduction in power-generating capacity that has brought outages to millions of Texans across the state during a major winter storm.
Refrigerated morgue truck in Galveston Co. due to no room for possible weather-related deaths
“The Medical Examiner made a request of us, she was over capacity there at the facility,” Galveston County Judge Mark Henry told FOX 26.
Houstonians frustrated with extended power outages
Houston residents struggling to survive the bitter cold without heat and power.
Mattress Mack, Joel Osteen offer warmth to Houstonians without power
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
As millions lose power, Texas Gov. Abbott declares ERCOT reform an emergency item
ERCOT manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90% of the state's electric load.
Houston Hobby Airport reopens, Bush airport to reopen Tuesday evening after closing due to ice
Houston Hobby Airport has announced they have reopened their airport as of 4 p.m. Tuesday. Bush Intercontinental Airport will reopen after 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.
How to stay warm and safe during a winter storm power outage
If you're one of the millions of Texans without power during the historic winter storm, there are tips to stay warm and safe during an outage.
H-E-B, Kroger reduce store hours in Houston area due to inclement weather
H-E-B and Kroger are reducing store hours in the Houston area.
HPD: Woman, girl die from carbon monoxide poisoning after car was left running for heat
Houston police say two people died and two people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning after a car was left running in an attached garage to try to create heat when the power was out.
Grandmother, 3 children dead after Sugar Land house fire
A grandmother and three elementary-age children have died after a house fire in Sugar Land, officials said.
City of Houston warns residents not to drip faucets during big freeze
The City of Houston is asking residents NOT to let their faucets drip.
Family of six burns charcoal in home; suffers carbon monoxide poisoning
The family had been using the burning charcoal for four hours before being taken to the hospital.