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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…

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…