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Beto O’Rourke rips Gov. Abbott over claims blaming Texas blackouts on renewable energy

February 17, 2021 9:25 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke, who has hinted at a run for Texas’ chief executive position, ripped into Gov. Greg Abbott…

Texas mayor quits after calling residents ‘lazy’ and ‘weak’ amid power outages from storm

February 16, 2021 8:45 PM Jim Parker

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…

Deep freeze sends Texas electricity prices soaring 10,000%

February 16, 2021 6:02 PM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — A deep freeze has sent Texas electricity prices soaring 10,000%. Let’s get into it. FROZEN OVER Unthinkably cold…

Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies and rolling blackouts: Behind Texas’ energy woes

February 16, 2021 2:58 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Some of the warmest places in Texas, where rolling power outages are occurring across the chilly state, are inside cars and…

Record-breaking deep freeze engulfing Texas, other parts of U.S., isn’t over yet

February 16, 2021 2:19 PM CNN

ABILENE, Texas — Millions of Americans reeling from a deadly storm and massive power outages are about to get walloped by more winter weather.…

Texas produces more power than any other state: Here’s why it went dark anyway

February 16, 2021 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

ODESSA, Texas — Even mighty Texas, the energy powerhouse of America, is feeling the wrath of Mother Nature. A deep freeze this week in the Lone…

Texas cities had coldest morning in decades; all-time record lows

February 16, 2021 10:24 AM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — The coldest temperatures in decades hit a large portion of the Central and Southern Plains on Tuesday morning, with lows…

Frozen wind turbines contribute to rolling power blackouts across Texas

February 15, 2021 6:30 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Some of the warmest places in Texas, where rolling power outages are occurring across the chilly state, are inside cars and…

Storm, power outages impact Texas’ vaccine distribution

February 15, 2021 3:38 PM ABC News, Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Texas health officials say the bad weather has delayed the shipment of more Covid-19 vaccines to the state until at least…

What to do if you’re in the middle of a power outage

February 15, 2021 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

Texas is colder than it’s been in decades, one of at least 25 states under a winter weather advisory during this week’s historic cold…

U.S. oil rises above $60 as Texas gets pummeled with ice and snow

February 15, 2021 12:50 PM CNN Newsource

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Oil is back, thanks to a strange brew of vaccines, economic optimism and a wintry mix in the Deep South. A rare bout of…

Power outages caused by storm force rolling blackouts across Texas

February 15, 2021 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Rolling power blackouts were ordered across Texas early Monday morning as a winter storm gripped the state. The rotating…

‘Worst week of winter in your life’ – storm takes aim at Texas, New Mexico & South Central U.S.

February 14, 2021 5:58 AM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — There’s “no shortage of winter weather hazards” across the U.S. Sunday morning, with more than 150 million Americans under weather…

Abbott urges Texans to brace for winter storm, issues disaster declaration for all 254 counties

February 12, 2021 5:34 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7, Texas Tribune

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…

Dallas police officer directing traffic is killed by suspected drunk driver

February 13, 2021 1:40 PM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — A 32-year-old man was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a car he was driving allegedly struck and killed a Dallas…

‘My community couldn’t wait’: Hero of Sutherland Springs talks to El Pasoans about how he stopped a mass shooting

February 13, 2021 9:30 AM Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas — A man with a gun helped save the lives of possibly dozens of people inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.…

ICE takes suspect into custody during Texas search for trailer after 911 calls from people claiming to be inside

February 12, 2021 10:17 PM CNN Newsource

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Authorities looking into a suspected human smuggling event after panicked callers to 911 reported being inside a tanker…

Texas tops 40,000 deaths from Covid-19 pandemic

February 12, 2021 7:24 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas reported 324 more deaths Friday from the coronavirus as the state’s pandemic death toll topped 40,000. The Texas…

Houston Texans release star defensive end J.J. Watt

February 12, 2021 8:28 AM Mauricio Casillas

HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Texans have parted ways with three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt. ESPN reported that Watt had asked…

WATCH: 6 dead, 65 hurt in icy 100-car pileup in Fort Worth

February 11, 2021 7:48 AM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

FORT WORTH, Texas — At least six people were killed and dozens more injured Thursday morning following an icy, more than 100-vehicle freeway pileup,…

Abbott says he’ll likely lift virus restrictions ‘soon’ in Texas

February 11, 2021 4:24 PM Texas Tribune

DALLAS, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that announcements are likely “coming soon” about relaxing Covid-19 restrictions…

WATCH: Texas education chief discusses school funding, STAAR tests & more

February 11, 2021 11:04 AM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Tribune hosted a discussion with Texas education commissioner Mike Morath on Thursday about the state of public education…

Texans behind on rent can soon seek aid from $1.3 billion assistance program

February 10, 2021 6:30 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — State officials plan to roll out a $1.3 billion rental assistance program for Texans struggling to keep up with housing payments…

NBA’s Dallas Mavericks to resume playing the National Anthem

February 10, 2021 2:07 PM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Mavericks will resume playing the National Anthem prior to home games having previously not played it in 11 regular…

Extreme Weather: What to expect in 2021 for Western U.S.

February 10, 2021 6:22 AM Nichole Gomez

EL PASO, Texas — Historic wildfires, excessive heat, and drought are all things that we experienced in the Southwest and West Coast this past year.…

Texas authorities search for tanker truck after heartbreaking 911 calls from people claiming to be inside

February 10, 2021 2:23 AM CNN Newsource

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas authorities are searching for a white tanker truck after disturbing 911 calls in which people pleaded for help in…

Texas lawyer tells judge ‘I’m not a cat’ after a Zoom filter mishap in virtual court hearing

February 9, 2021 10:54 PM CNN

PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas — A livestream of a virtual court proceeding in Texas took an “appawling” turn when a lawyer appeared as a…

Senate GOP – including Texas’ Cruz – rip Trump’s attorney for lackluster arguments on trial’s first day

February 9, 2021 6:22 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — A wide array of Senate Republicans harshly criticized former President Donald Trump’s defense team on the opening day of…

Texas GOP Congressman Ron Wright dies following Covid-19 diagnosis

February 8, 2021 4:26 PM CNN

ARLINGTON, Texas — Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Wright of Texas has died, his congressional office announced in a statement Monday, saying that he…

Kansas out of Top 25 for 1st time in 12 years; Gonzaga, Baylor still 1-2

February 8, 2021 10:04 AM Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kansas — Kansas dropped out of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 12 years on Monday, ending the…