Very cold start to Friday; much warmer Saturday
Temps will start off in the 20’s but with lots of sunshine, expect highs in the 50’s. Wind should be generally light. Saturday temps will shoot up to…
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Woman fears for her daughter’s health. A man searched 8 hours for food. These are the stories of the Texas storm
EULESS, Texas — As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival.…
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Abbott says Texas lawmakers must mandate weatherization of power plants in wake of storm
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…
Continue ReadingStorm threatens to blanket East Coast in ice as Texans struggle for heat and water after days without power
DALLAS, Texas — As hundreds of thousands of Texans struggled for heat and water because of utility outages for a fifth consecutive day, more…
Continue ReadingThe Texas power grid is improving – but days of outages have caused heat, water and food shortages
AUSTIN, Texas — The widespread power outages in Texas improved overnight even as they caused serious, cascading issues with the state’s…
Continue ReadingFamilies are fueling fires with baby blocks and sleeping in cars to keep warm: These are the stories of the Texas storm
EULESS, Texas — As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival.…
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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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StormTRACK Weather: Sunny and cool Thursday, winter advisories across Texas
https://youtu.be/-4H5fkfwY3A Get ready for another cool day with temperatures reaching the 40s this afternoon. If you are planning on traveling to…
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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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Another cool day for Thursday; warming nicely for the weekend
Cool temps again overnight with lows in the upper 20’s and low 30’s for Thursday AM. Sunshine will be more prevalent by the afternoon but temps will…
Continue ReadingHow you can help Texas winter storm victims
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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StormTRACK Weather: Cool and breezy
Temperatures will remain cool this afternoon with a slight chance for afternoon showers and breezy winds. Temperatures will warm back to normal…
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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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Gusty winds gradually decrease tonight. More sun tomorrow.
Gusty winds this afternoon and tonight will gradually weaken. Gusts have been around 40 mph on the east and northeast side of town making it feel…
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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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ABC-7 First Alert: Feeling windy and cold for Fat Tuesday across the borderland
https://youtu.be/gKAIqtay3R8 The ABC-7 First Alert continues for Fat Tuesday. Temperatures will be warmer than yesterday but we will see gusty winds…
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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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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds kick Tuesday with slight rain chances
Wind gusts Tuesday will hit 40 mph for the folks on the E/NE side of town during the afternoon and evening. With temps in the 40’s, those winds will…
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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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