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Texas Winter Storm 2021

News related to the deadly winter storms that hit North Texas and Texas in mid-February 2021 and the fallout that resulted from power outages.

Majority of North Texans being urged to conserve water or boil it

Majority of North Texans being urged to conserve water or boil it

Millions of Texans are now dealing with another cascading crisis triggered by this winter storm: access to water.

February 17, 2021 9:13pm CST
North Texans without power and heat thankful for warming centers, friends, family

North Texans without power and heat thankful for warming centers, friends, family

Churches, YMCA locations and rec centers were just some of the buildings being used to keep people warm and safe on Wednesday across the region.

February 17, 2021 6:53pm CST
Oncor defends decisions on who gets power, who doesn't in North Texas

Oncor defends decisions on who gets power, who doesn't in North Texas

Many of the people who have been without power the longest want to know why the burden is not being shared. FOX 4 asked Oncor for a better explanation.

February 17, 2021 5:00pm CST
LIST: Shelters, warming stations across North Texas for people without power or water

LIST: Shelters, warming stations across North Texas for people without power or water

Some people in North Texas are going on multiple days without heat and power. Others now have a flooded home because frozen pipes have burst. That’s why cities and many churches are offering a warm place for people to get a break.

February 17, 2021 4:59pm CST
“We’re in it alone”: Power outages leave millions of Texans desperate for heat and safety

“We’re in it alone”: Power outages leave millions of Texans desperate for heat and safety

As Texas utility operators and politicians squabbled over responsibility for "load shedding" and "rolling blackouts," many residents scrambled simply to stay warm and alive.

February 17, 2021 1:18pm CST
Arlington joins other North Texas cities in issuing boil water advisory

Arlington joins other North Texas cities in issuing boil water advisory

The city of Arlington is telling people to boil their drinking water due to low pressure caused by unprecedented demand.

February 17, 2021 12:39pm CST
ERCOT says winterizing power plants optional, power won't be fully restored until at least Thursday

ERCOT says winterizing power plants optional, power won't be fully restored until at least Thursday

ERCOT said the power could return to normal as early as Thursday, but the CEO said it’s not likely.

February 17, 2021 12:21pm CST
No, frozen wind turbines aren’t the main culprit for Texas’ power outages

No, frozen wind turbines aren’t the main culprit for Texas’ power outages

Lost wind power makes up only a fraction of the reduction in power-generating capacity that has brought outages to millions of Texans across the state during a major winter storm.

February 17, 2021 11:53am CST
Dallas Stars postpone their game Thursday due to continued power issues across the state

Dallas Stars postpone their game Thursday due to continued power issues across the state

The Dallas Stars have postponed their third straight game at the American Airlines Center as the state continues to deal with power outages due to historic winter weather.

February 17, 2021 10:00am CST
North Texans share warm stories of neighbors who have helped them

North Texans share warm stories of neighbors who have helped them

FOX 4's Hanna Battah is sharing stories of the generous people in North Texas to hopefully spread some of the warmth during these cold winter days.

February 17, 2021 9:48am CST
Dallas, Fort Worth zoos are closed until Friday

Dallas, Fort Worth zoos are closed until Friday

The biggest zoos in North Texas will stay closed through at least Friday.

February 17, 2021 8:59am CST
Many COVID-19 vaccine sites in North Texas to remain closed Wednesday due to winter weather

Many COVID-19 vaccine sites in North Texas to remain closed Wednesday due to winter weather

Most COVID-19 vaccination sites across North Texas will remain closed Wednesday after another layer of winter weather coated roads.

February 17, 2021 7:52am CST
Issues on the roads a concern Wednesday after wintry mix comes down for much of North Texas

Issues on the roads a concern Wednesday after wintry mix comes down for much of North Texas

More snow and freezing rain fell overnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning, and could create another round of problems on North Texas roads.

February 17, 2021 6:59am CST
NTSB to investigate deadly Fort Worth winter weather pileup on I-35W

NTSB to investigate deadly Fort Worth winter weather pileup on I-35W

The National Transportation Safety Board will focus on whether the TEXpress lanes were treated for ice.

February 17, 2021 6:33am CST
Thousands without power in Tarrant County also dealing without water access

Thousands without power in Tarrant County also dealing without water access

On top of endless power outages in Tarrant County, more than 200,000 people were told they didn't have access to water. Some resorted to boiling snow.

February 16, 2021 9:29pm CST
13 kids treated overnight at Cook Children’s with carbon monoxide poisoning

13 kids treated overnight at Cook Children’s with carbon monoxide poisoning

Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth treated at least 13 kids with carbon monoxide poisoning overnight. Some were as young as 5 years old.

February 16, 2021 8:33pm CST
What’s open in North Texas? Winter weather causes business closures, empty shelves

What’s open in North Texas? Winter weather causes business closures, empty shelves

The big grocery store chains like Tom Thumb, HEB-Central Market and Kroger all said they’re doing their best with limited stock and staff.

February 16, 2021 5:59pm CST
North Texans head to warming stations for relief from freezing temperatures

North Texans head to warming stations for relief from freezing temperatures

With many hotels completely booked, cities and some churches are working to offer a warm place for people to get a break from their cold houses.

February 16, 2021 5:47pm CST
North Texans forced to get creative to stay warm during continued blackouts

North Texans forced to get creative to stay warm during continued blackouts

The situation is getting so dire that folks are having to get creative. Some people are going to their cars in order to charge their phones and get warm. Others are lucky enough are checking into hotels.

February 16, 2021 5:19pm CST
More snow, sleet, ice expected Tuesday night, Wednesday across North Texas

More snow, sleet, ice expected Tuesday night, Wednesday across North Texas

Accumulations of several inches of snow are possible for parts of North Texas, which is still covered in snowfall from Sunday night and Monday.

February 16, 2021 4:06pm CST
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