5 years post-Uri, experts say challenges still remain for Texas power grid
This January, Texans again braced for an arctic blast that brought ice and below-freezing temperatures to large parts…
For many Texans, memories of deadly winter blackouts still linger – Houston Public Media
Lucio Vasquez / Houston Public Media Food and water was distributed in Fifth Ward on Feb. 25, 2021,…
Lessons from the 2021 winter freeze (Feb. 13, 2026) – Houston Public Media
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How’s Texas’ energy grid 5 years after Winter Storm Uri?
Hundreds died when Winter Storm Uri took out the lights across the Lone Star State five years ago…
Houston approves $33.5M for Winter Storm Uri home repair program
Low- to moderate-income Houstonians who are still dealing with home damage from Winter Storm Uri are one step…
Texas’ Grid Holds Up During Winter Weather
In the eyes of many Texans, this weekend’s freezing weather was a test. How the state’s independent electric…
What went wrong during the 2021 freeze and how to prepare now
LIST: SCHOOL CLOSINGS HOUSTON – As another round of winter weather threatens southeast Texas, many Houstonians are reflecting…
Ted Cruz reportedly spotted leaving for Southern California as winter storm heads toward Texas
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was allegedly spotted on a flight heading for Southern California on Tuesday. Credit: Wikimedia…
ERCOT prepares for possible winter storm in Texas
ERCOT speaks on upcoming winter season ERCOT, which manages the power grid for about 90 percent of the…
Nearly 5 years after Uri, ERCOT says Texas power grid will be stable this winter
The Texas power grid is expected to hold up this winter, officials with the Electric Reliability Council of…
Harvey Survivor Pays it Forward at Disaster Prep Training
More than eight years have passed since the deaths of Anita Geuvara’s sister, brother-in-law and four great nieces…
Winter may be warmer, but local utilities still prepare for the worst
Meteorologists say this winter could be warmer and drier than average. Local utilities are still preparing for worst-case…