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Why the Texas power catastrophe could happen in your state, too

February 19, 2021 10:36 AM CNN

The blackouts that shut down most of Texas for much of this week could be coming to other parts of the country in the future. The power outages…

Neighbors are opening up their homes as the crisis in Texas deepens

February 19, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

Texans never could’ve dreamed of a week like this. Since Sunday, the Lone Star state has weathered a winter storm so fierce it’s broken…

The power’s back on in Texas but the crisis continues

February 19, 2021 7:12 AM CNN

Americans should be able to expect a few simple things from their politicians: Tell the truth, don’t be a hypocrite, keep the lights on and the…

A Texas family lost their dad to Covid-19 three weeks ago. Now they lost their home to a fire while trying to stay warm

February 19, 2021 6:44 AM CNN Newsource

Stephanie Rubio and her three children have had their heart broken twice in three weeks. Stephanie’s husband, Robert, died from Covid-19…

A volunteer fire department ran out of water during a fire. A man searched 8 hours for food. These are the stories of the Texas storm

February 18, 2021 9:03 PM CNN Newsource

As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Hundreds of thousands in the…

Fire crews battle big San Antonio apartment blaze amid lack of water

February 18, 2021 5:35 PM ABC News

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – San Antonio firefighters battled a massive apartment fire Thursday evening on the city’s north side that was being…

Texas governor says he is responsible for the status of ERCOT, vows reforms

February 18, 2021 6:39 PM CNN

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continued to slam the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Thursday for what he says are failures to prepare the…

Ted Cruz admits ‘mistake’ of Mexico trip after storm hit Texas

February 18, 2021 9:03 AM Associated Press, ABC News, CNN, Texas Tribune

CANCUN, Mexico — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas traveled to Mexico for a family vacation as his home state struggled with a powerful winter…

When the weather tested Texans’ mettle, they responded with hospitality

February 18, 2021 4:46 PM CNN

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texans never could’ve dreamed of a week like this. Since Sunday, the Lone Star state has weathered a winter…

North Texas plumber says he received 2,200 calls in 24 hours

February 18, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — Many North Texans are feeling the effects of the deep freeze,…

Winter storm will be ‘largest insurance claim event in history’ says Insurance Council Of Texas

February 18, 2021 4:31 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story NORTH TEXAS (KTVT) — “We kind of panicked a little bit, rushed in the house and…

Woman fears for her daughter’s health. A man searched 8 hours for food. These are the stories of the Texas storm

February 18, 2021 4:19 PM CNN Newsource

EULESS, Texas — As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival.…

Abbott says Texas lawmakers must mandate weatherization of power plants in wake of storm

February 18, 2021 2:10 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — As the state’s power grid operator works to restore power to hundreds of thousands of Texas households in the wake of a massive…

Carbon monoxide poisonings spike in winter storm-battered Texas

February 18, 2021 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Power outages in Texas have forced many to seek warmth in unconventional ways. Some are burning the artwork in their…

Storm threatens to blanket East Coast in ice as Texans struggle for heat and water after days without power

February 18, 2021 3:40 PM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — As hundreds of thousands of Texans struggled for heat and water because of utility outages for a fifth consecutive day, more…

The Texas power grid is improving – but days of outages have caused heat, water and food shortages

February 18, 2021 2:16 PM CNN

AUSTIN, Texas — The widespread power outages in Texas improved overnight even as they caused serious, cascading issues with the state’s…

Families are fueling fires with baby blocks and sleeping in cars to keep warm: These are the stories of the Texas storm

February 18, 2021 12:26 PM CNN Newsource

EULESS, Texas — As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival.…

Two officers shot near Dallas

February 18, 2021 11:55 AM CNN Newsource

Two officers were shot in Texas after responding to a call Thursday about a shooting in a Dallas suburb, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia tweeted…

Biden declares emergency in Texas; FEMA sends generators, supplies

February 18, 2021 11:34 AM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration has authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide generators and supplies to Texas and…

Thousands of turtles have been rescued from freezing waters in Texas

February 18, 2021 11:40 AM CNN Newsource

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — As Texas’ deep freeze wreaks havoc on land, sea animals also suffer in its icy waters. This week, more than 2,600…

Texas Republicans criticized for misleading claims that renewable energy sources caused massive outages

February 18, 2021 9:13 AM CNN

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republicans are seeking to deflect blame, misleadingly pointing to renewable energy sources…

This is what’s being done to protect Texas’ most vulnerable communities

February 18, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — A deadly winter storm and cold snap in Texas left many in the Lone Star state struggling as those used to the heat are now…

Winter weather artificially lowers Texas’ Covid-19 case and death counts

February 17, 2021 11:04 PM Texas Tribune, Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas reported 72 more deaths Wednesday from Covid-19, but hospitalizations from the disease continued to fall. However,…

For native El Pasoans living in Austin and San Antonio during winter storm, ‘it’s survival mode’

February 17, 2021 7:12 PM Iris Lopez

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…

Another battle Texans wage as they deal with the winter weather: Water problems

February 17, 2021 6:13 PM CNN Newsource

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — As millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has…

Abbott orders fuel producers to sell to in-state power generators amid no timeline for end of outages

February 17, 2021 1:33 PM Texas Tribune, Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — As millions of Texans continue to struggle with power outages during a massive winter storm, Gov. Greg Abbott on…

Thousands of ‘cold-stunned’ sea turtles rescued from Texas coast amid deep freeze

February 17, 2021 4:41 PM ABC News, Associated Press

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — A Texas nonprofit rescued approximately 3,500 “cold-stunned” sea turtles from record-breaking temperatures that walloped…

How you can help Texas winter storm victims

February 17, 2021 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas — Unprecedented winter storms have blanketed Texas, causing bitter cold temperatures and widespread power outages throughout much…

With power outages across Texas, residents worry, wait and make do

February 17, 2021 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Animals are freezing to death at this sanctuary in Texas

February 17, 2021 11:32 AM CNN Newsource

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Texas deep freeze is causing casualties among humans and animals alike. After rolling power outages plunged much of…