Will this week’s snow strain the Texas power grid like the 2021 winter storm?
This is different than in February 2021 when the there was a days long winter storm across the state. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the frigid temperatures lasted days in mid-February, with highs above freezing only once between Feb. 10 and Feb. 18.
Texas' power operator ERCOT, facing the first grid test of winter, sees no energy emergency
Texas power grid operator ERCOT is facing its first test of the winter season as the state headed into a deep cold snap expected to last until Friday. The power grid agency issued a weather advisory that went into effect Monday,
Texas prepares for severe winter storm
As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday in the state's power grid. Frigid temperatures -- along with snow, sleet and freezing rain -- are expected to make their way into Texas starting Wednesday,
'Be careful': Greg Abbott warns Texans to stay off roads ahead of winter storm
A messy winter storm is expected to hit large parts of North Texas starting Wednesday night, with the potential for snow, ice and sleet, and Gov. Greg Abbott is warning Texans to "stay home" and "be careful" if they live in an affected area.
'We're ready to go': Texas leaders confident about preparations, power grid ahead of winter storm
Texas officials on Wednesday outlined preparations for the winter storm set to hit much of the state this week.
As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable
The state’s electric grid operator issued a weather watch until Friday but says it doesn’t expect power disruptions as demand rises.
At what temperature do pipes freeze? Here's how to prepare for the 2025 Texas winter storm
As parts of Texas brace for Winter Storm Cora, freezing temperatures threaten plumbing. Here's how to protect pipes during freeze warnings.
Fort Worth firefighters battle massive blaze at electric substation that led to outage
Firefighters from several jurisdictions responded Wednesday evening to a massive blaze at a power substation in north Fort ...
Texas could see snow in the coming days. Here's why Houston residents are unlikely to see outages.
Though the Dallas-Fort Worth region is preparing for the possibility of significant snowfall in the coming days, CenterPoint Energy is not expecting “major winter impacts” to its electricity and ...
Power outage to 1,400 reported in Frisco, officials say
FRISCO, Texas — Power was out for 1,400 households in Frisco Monday morning as arctic air moved into North Texas. The outage ...
Power outage left over 3,000 without electricity in west El Paso Tuesday evening
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — More than three thousand customers in west El Paso were without power Tuesday evening.
The polar vortex readies to dump snow on Texas and its neighbors
An area stretching from Texas to Tennessee is bracing for the expected arrival of freezing rain and snow, as some other parts of the country that already received an arctic blast this week are prepari ...
The cold snap has arrived in Texas, but are Austinites prepared?
AUSTIN, Texas — The first freeze of 2025 has arrived for the Austin area, and local and state agencies say they're prepared ...
Power restored to most Oncor customers after high winds left over 4,000 in the dark
More than 4,000 Oncor customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were without power Sunday afternoon just ahead of a cold snap ...
Houston lawmaker proposes new power outage bills after storms
After storms left millions powerless in 2024, lawmakers propose bills to boost grid reliability and protect seniors.
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As cold continues to grip Austin, city activates round-the-clock monitoring center
Because of anticipated precipitation and lower high temperatures, the city will also keep cold-weather shelters open 24 hours ...
The polar vortex brings its bitter cold to the Southern U.S.
As the cold front moved southward Tuesday, it prompted a cold weather advisory for the Gulf Coast and pushed temperatures ...