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It overwhelmed power plants, fuel supplies and equipment, forcing grid managers to cut electricity to prevent a grid collapse. Millions of Texans lost power, many for days. More than 200 deaths were ...

Catastrophic flash flooding, a microburst, tornadoes and winter storms kept our meteorologists busy throughout 2025. Here’s a ...

Over Valentine’s Day weekend 2021, running water was a luxury. When unpredictable freezing temperatures hit the state and the power grid failed, Texans’ survival skills were put to the test. Storm Uri ...

A new threat is putting pressure on the Texas citrus industry, which is already struggling with water scarcity, citrus ...

With the first freeze of the year already recorded, it's time to prepare for whatever this winter season has in store. Sign ...

Texas utilities plan to spend much more money to build and upgrade power lines to accommodate data centers and other ...

The winter solstice, occurring at 9:03 a.m. Sunday, marks the traditional start of winter. It’s also the shortest day of the year in San Antonio, with only 10 hours and 15 minutes of daylight. The ...

Even with less available electric power capacity during cold weather in Texas, battery storage systems are reducing the risk of power outages this winter, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ...

Regularly check your pipes, especially those in areas that get less heat, like exterior walls. Locate your water shutoff valves under sinks and behind toilets, as well as your main shutoff valve (this ...

Outdoor hockey is built on frozen breath and cracking ice, yet one Winter Classic quietly challenged that image. Sunlight, ...