Family of man killed in deadly 2021 I-35 pileup during winter storm awarded $44M
A Dallas County jury decided a Missouri trucking company and one of its drivers were liable for a deadly crash on Interstate 35 during the 2021 winter storm that killed a 49-year-old man.
A Dallas County jury decided a Missouri trucking company and one of its drivers were liable for a deadly crash on Interstate 35 during the 2021 winter storm that killed a 49-year-old man.
Can power companies be held negligent for 2021 winter storm? Texas Supreme Court must decide
Can electric providers be held grossly negligent for prolonged blackouts during 2021's winter storm? The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday.
Can electric providers be held grossly negligent for prolonged blackouts during 2021's winter storm? The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday.
Dallas weather: Thursday's storm could join the list of DFW's biggest snowstorms
Could Thursday's winter storm rank among DFW's biggest snowfalls? Here's a look at the largest snowstorms in the metroplex's history.
Could Thursday's winter storm rank among DFW's biggest snowfalls? Here's a look at the largest snowstorms in the metroplex's history.
Texas Supreme Court hearing on 2021 winter storm lawsuits could signal plan to change ruling
The state's highest court will decide whether more than 15,000 plaintiffs can move forward with their claims against Texas utilities. One legal expert claims this could mean the justices want to make changes to the lower court's ruling.
The state's highest court will decide whether more than 15,000 plaintiffs can move forward with their claims against Texas utilities. One legal expert claims this could mean the justices want to make changes to the lower court's ruling.
Texas Supreme Court sides with state regulators hiking prices during 2021 winter storm
The Texas Supreme Court said, in part, “The [Public Utility] Commission has the expertise to manage the electric utility industry; the courts do not."
The Texas Supreme Court said, in part, “The [Public Utility] Commission has the expertise to manage the electric utility industry; the courts do not."
Texas Supreme Court rules ERCOT can't be sued over 2021 winter storm
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that ERCOT, the agency that manages the power grid, cannot be sued over the 2021 winter storm.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that ERCOT, the agency that manages the power grid, cannot be sued over the 2021 winter storm.
NTSB: 'Deficient' roadway maintenance, speeding drivers led to deadly winter weather pileup on I-35W
Federal investigators found the company responsible for maintaining I-35W in Fort Worth failed to properly “monitor and address icy roadway conditions" ahead of the deadly pileup during the Texas Winter Storm in 2021.
Federal investigators found the company responsible for maintaining I-35W in Fort Worth failed to properly “monitor and address icy roadway conditions" ahead of the deadly pileup during the Texas Winter Storm in 2021.
Power rate hike rebate during winter storms possible, court ruling reveals
The bills that followed provided a shock that energy analysts like Ed Hirs, a University of Houston energy fellow, described as unnecessary and unfair.
The bills that followed provided a shock that energy analysts like Ed Hirs, a University of Houston energy fellow, described as unnecessary and unfair.
State legislators propose additional changes to improve Texas power grid
State legislators are proposing more changes to Texas's power grid, two years after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread outages. Doug Lewin, president of Stoic Energy, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
State legislators are proposing more changes to Texas's power grid, two years after Winter Storm Uri caused widespread outages. Doug Lewin, president of Stoic Energy, joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss.
Lawmakers propose energy bill relief for Texans with $4 billion legislation
Texas lawmakers are pushing to set aside nearly $4 billion to bring down electric bills that went up following the 2021 winter storm. Most customers have been paying an extra $20 a month on average since the grid failure two years ago.
Texas lawmakers are pushing to set aside nearly $4 billion to bring down electric bills that went up following the 2021 winter storm. Most customers have been paying an extra $20 a month on average since the grid failure two years ago.
Texas lawmakers propose bills moving away from renewable energy in attempt to shore up power grid
Some Texas senators unveiled plans Thursday to shift the focus away from wind and solar and toward resources like natural gas.
Some Texas senators unveiled plans Thursday to shift the focus away from wind and solar and toward resources like natural gas.
Discussion held on whether Texas power grid will be reliable as we move toward more renewable energy
This energy conference was all about the future, which will require accessible, affordable energy, even as we look back to the historic winter storm of 2021.
This energy conference was all about the future, which will require accessible, affordable energy, even as we look back to the historic winter storm of 2021.
Report: Drivers hit average speed of 100+ mph just before deadly I-35W pileup
Federal investigators discovered drivers were going too fast just before a deadly pileup on an icy day in Fort Worth.
Federal investigators discovered drivers were going too fast just before a deadly pileup on an icy day in Fort Worth.
Texas Public Utility Commission holds meeting to discuss power grid market redesign
The Texas Public Utility Commission is expected to soon vote on a market redesign, which has been in the works after the 2021 winter storm disaster.
The Texas Public Utility Commission is expected to soon vote on a market redesign, which has been in the works after the 2021 winter storm disaster.
State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds
The Public Utility Commission needs more state funding to ensure that Texas’ electric grid doesn’t fail again as it did during the devastating 2021 winter storm, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission said Wednesday.
The Public Utility Commission needs more state funding to ensure that Texas’ electric grid doesn’t fail again as it did during the devastating 2021 winter storm, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission said Wednesday.
Texas Supreme Court will decide whether ERCOT should be immune from lawsuits sparked by deadly winter storm
Many people and insurers sued the Electric Reliability Council of Texas after the 2021 freeze. The nonprofit says it shouldn’t be liable. The state Supreme Court has a chance to weigh in.
Many people and insurers sued the Electric Reliability Council of Texas after the 2021 freeze. The nonprofit says it shouldn’t be liable. The state Supreme Court has a chance to weigh in.
Dallas weather: Comparing this week's arctic blast to Feb. 2021
This week's arctic blast will be the coldest weather we have seen since the winter freeze of February 2021, but there are some key difference between what happened then and will happen now.
This week's arctic blast will be the coldest weather we have seen since the winter freeze of February 2021, but there are some key difference between what happened then and will happen now.
Hearing held to discuss whether ERCOT, PUC are funded, staffed enough to keep Texas grid online
The hearing comes after new findings that the Public Utility Commission is “woefully-under resourced” to do its job.
The hearing comes after new findings that the Public Utility Commission is “woefully-under resourced” to do its job.
Texas power grid is ready for winter, Public Utility Commission, ERCOT say
Leaders from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT say upgrades to the state's power grid have it ready for the cold this winter.
Leaders from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT say upgrades to the state's power grid have it ready for the cold this winter.
Regulators reveal study on ideas to make Texas power grid more reliable
The study notes there is “significant risk” with a plan public utility commissioners have discussed moving forward with.
The study notes there is “significant risk” with a plan public utility commissioners have discussed moving forward with.