Biden declares emergency in Texas; FEMA sends generators, supplies
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide generators and supplies to Texas and…
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For native El Pasoans living in Austin and San Antonio during winter storm, ‘it’s survival mode’
EL PASO, Texas — For those in the Borderland, the winter storm may now be a thing of the past – but that’s not the case for those living in other…
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Santa Teresa border agent who rescued couple stranded in snow is ‘amazed’ they survived
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – A U.S. Border Patrol agent who rescued two migrants who were stranded in the snow near the Santa Teresa airport earlier…
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Another battle Texans wage as they deal with the winter weather: Water problems
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — As millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has…
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AUSTIN, Texas — Unprecedented winter storms have blanketed Texas, causing bitter cold temperatures and widespread power outages throughout much…
Continue ReadingWith power outages across Texas, residents worry, wait and make do
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — John Henderson’s power first went out Tuesday morning and stayed off for 2 hours, and then came back on around 7…
Continue ReadingAnimals are freezing to death at this sanctuary in Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Texas deep freeze is causing casualties among humans and animals alike. After rolling power outages plunged much of…
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Texas mayor quits after calling residents ‘lazy’ and ‘weak’ amid power outages from storm
COLORADO CITY, Texas — The mayor of this Texas town of about 4,000 people stepped down Tuesday in the wake of a controversial social media post in…
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Over a million in Juarez still without electricity, some lack water
CIUDAD JURAEZ, Mexico — Juarez has seen rolling electrical blackouts since the winter storm hit and those continued into Tuesday. As of late Monday…
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Record-breaking deep freeze engulfing Texas, other parts of U.S., isn’t over yet
ABILENE, Texas — Millions of Americans reeling from a deadly storm and massive power outages are about to get walloped by more winter weather.…
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If a winter storm is coming your way, read this
Severe winter storms can keep you stuck inside for days, knock out your power and leave you chattering from the cold. If you’re prepared when…
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Rescue of hiker takes place atop Mount Cristo Rey amid frigid temps
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park firefighters rescued a mountain hiker who became stranded on a very cold Tuesday morning. Fire crews just…
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Texas cities had coldest morning in decades; all-time record lows
DALLAS, Texas — The coldest temperatures in decades hit a large portion of the Central and Southern Plains on Tuesday morning, with lows…
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El Paso Animal Services cites 70 owners who left pets out in the cold
EL PASO, Texas — A winter storm rolled through the Borderland Sunday bringing snow and freezing temperatures into Monday. Around El Paso, pets were…
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Braving the cold: El Pasoans keep working despite freezing temperatures
EL PASO, Texas — The winter storm and bone-chilling temps may have kept many El Pasoans indoors, but for those required to work outdoors – it was…
Continue ReadingFrozen wind turbines contribute to rolling power blackouts across Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — Some of the warmest places in Texas, where rolling power outages are occurring across the chilly state, are inside cars and…
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‘We are still human beings’: Las Cruces homeless survive cold with tents, cardboard boxes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Homeless men and women braved the bitter cold Sunday night with damp blankets, thin tents and cardboard boxes. “We are…
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Millions impacted by power outages in Juárez and northern Mexico due to winter storm
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — A massive power outage Monday affected millions of people in Juárez and some other areas in the state of Chihuahua.…
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After over 200 crashes in 24 hours, Borderland roads remain icy
El PASO, Texas — Numerous roads throughout the Borderland remained icy Monday, 24 hours after a snowy and bitterly cold winter storm invaded the…
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Power outages caused by storm force rolling blackouts across Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — Rolling power blackouts were ordered across Texas early Monday morning as a winter storm gripped the state. The rotating…
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Borderland winter storm closures & delays list
EL PASO, Texas — Due to the winter storm impacting the Borderland on Sunday, here are the latest closures, cancellations and delays… El Paso…
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Winter Storm Warning, Wind Chill Advisory as Borderland sees several inches of snow, I-10 pileups
EL PASO, Texas — A strong storm system blanketed much of the Borderland with several inches of snow Sunday as the area also was set to see…
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El Paso, Sierra Blanca open warming centers due to bitter cold
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Office of Emergency Management is operating seven warming centers throughout the city on Sunday and Monday, while…
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‘Worst week of winter in your life’ – storm takes aim at Texas, New Mexico & South Central U.S.
DALLAS, Texas — There’s “no shortage of winter weather hazards” across the U.S. Sunday morning, with more than 150 million Americans under weather…
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Winter Weather Advisory in El Paso, Dona Ana counties; Winter Storm Warning in Hudspeth, Otero
UPDATE, Feb. 13: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for El Paso and Dona Ana counties from 7 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m.…
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Abbott urges Texans to brace for winter storm, issues disaster declaration for all 254 counties
UPDATE, Feb. 13: Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday urged Texans to stay alert as the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings or watches for…
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WATCH: 6 dead, 65 hurt in icy 100-car pileup in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — At least six people were killed and dozens more injured Thursday morning following an icy, more than 100-vehicle freeway pileup,…
Continue ReadingThis restaurant owner buys out street vendors’ tamales so they can call it a day during a Chicago cold snap
When it’s 9 degrees in Chicago, you can see your frozen breath in the air, feel the arctic sting on your face and, on this February morning,…
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Extreme Weather: What to expect in 2021 for Western U.S.
EL PASO, Texas — Historic wildfires, excessive heat, and drought are all things that we experienced in the Southwest and West Coast this past year.…
Continue ReadingTruck driver survives 70-foot plunge off an icy roadway as freezing weather snarls traffic across Midwest
A driver survived a 70-foot plunge off of a roadway Saturday and a Wisconsin Department of Transportation traffic camera recorded the dramatic scene.…
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