Deadline for first round of comments about natural gas price spike is Friday
Winter storms that hit Texas and much of the south in February created a natural gas price spike, driving up the price of natural gas ten times more than normal in some parts of the state. Those costs will soon be passed to customers and the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is collecting public comment to better understand the impact.
Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol
Those that came together weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd. They were fighting for something they believe could bring change, the George Floyd Act.
UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
White House climate czar calls Texas winter storm 'a wake-up call' for US
President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says. the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable.
1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters
Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.
Elsa the tiger rescued during Texas winter storm, gets new home
Deputies discovered the tiger after receiving a call concerning a “tiger in the cold.”
Houston-area woman sues Griddy for over $1B after high electric bills from winter storm
A Houston-area woman is suing the utility company Griddy for over $1 billion, according to a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court.
President Joe Biden to visit Houston on Friday
President Joe Biden will travel to Houston this week to discuss recovery and relief efforts following the winter storm in Texas.
‘I need help’: Texans grapple with thousand-dollar electric bills
Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.
Mariachi band plays as protestors gather outside Sen. Ted Cruz's Houston home
A mariachi band played as protestors gathered outside the Houston home of Senator Ted Cruz, who came under fire last week for traveling to Cancun during a winter storm in Texas.
Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after winter storm
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
Why was Texas without power? How a winter storm pushed the state into crisis
The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.
Arizona man heads to Texas to help repair water damaged homes
An Arizona man took it upon himself to head to Texas to help with restoring homes with water damage during a series of winter storms that left the Lone Star State devastated with no heat and undrinkable water.
President Biden declares major disaster in Texas
The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.
Weather experts say winter catastrophe was no surprise, lack of planning caused disaster
Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media.
Pipe emergencies continue across North Texas as thawing begins
As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
Minneapolis family on Texas trip gets caught in storm
A Minneapolis family is among the millions experiencing the storm crisis in Texas.
Beleaguered Texas hospitals with no water evacuate patients amid winter storm power outages
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.