PUC creates map of Texas critical resources to prevent major power outages
State emergency management officials will use the map during weather emergencies and disasters to pinpoint the location of critical electric and natural gas facilities and emergency contact information for those facilities.
Allen business gets $82,000 electric bill for service related to 2021 winter storm
Small business owners in Allen are receiving massive bills for electricity from a time period when millions of Texans had no power.
Texas Senate committee holds meeting over reliability of state power grid
Both Democrats and Republicans in a Texas Senate committee agreed there needs to be more oversight of the oil and gas industry. The concerns were about the role natural gas providers played during last year's deadly winter storm disaster.
Fort Worth marks anniversary of deadly 133-car pileup on icy I-35W
A small private ceremony was held Friday to honor the victims, survivors and first responders involved in a deadly pileup on an icy I-35W a year ago.
2021 Texas Winter Storm: A look back and a look ahead
As we prepare for the first ice and snow event of 2022, state leaders insist we are better prepared than one year ago. FOX 4's Blake Hanson has a look back at what caused the deadly power outages and a look ahead to what Texas is doing to prevent it from happening again.
Some natural gas suppliers offline as ERCOT prepares for winter weather
ERCOT says power plants are ready for this week's winter weather and freezing temperatures. But there are questions about whether natural gas — which powers the power plants — is ready. And we're learning there may already be problems ahead of the winter weather.
ERCOT gives final winterization report with first real test expected later this week
In the fallout of the deep freeze last February in Texas, winterization is now mandatory for power generators. ERCOT has given its final winterization report. The first test for the winterized grid will be later this week. Lows will be in the 20s in North Texas and peak demand is expected Friday.
Insurance companies sue ERCOT over damage from February's winter storm
This lawsuit by dozens of insurance companies alleges ERCOT is responsible for the power failure last year and claims it could have been prevented.
Texas DSHS reports higher death toll from February winter storm
28 of those deaths were reported in Travis County, the second-highest countywide death toll, only behind Harris County.
After inspection, ERCOT claims Texas power grid ready to handle severe winter weather
ERCOT said the Texas power grid is ready to handle a major cold snap this winter.
Texas Public Utility Commission approves more changes to power grid, but some remain concerned
The Texas Public Utility Commission approved more changes to the state power grid in hopes of preventing future blackouts.
Questions remain as Texas Public Utility Commission considers changes
PUC officials have said they have confidence the lights will stay on this winter after several recent changes, but some energy experts have their doubts.
8 companies miss deadline to file winter weather readiness reports
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is recommending more than $7.5 million in administrative penalties for those eight companies.
ERCOT to inspect 300 power plants for winterization
The agency responsible for most of the Texas power grid is promising to inspect power plants to make sure they are prepared for severe winter weather.
Texas regulators pass rule to prevent natural gas producers from having power cut during future winter storms
The agency that regulates oil and gas in Texas is making it harder for companies to get around winterizing requirements. In spite of that and a lot of political promises, experts say the state is still not prepared for another major winter freeze.
TxDOT adds to winter weather equipment ahead of winter season
After February's terrible winter storm, TxDOT added more heavy equipment to its arsenal. They decided they needed to double the number of snowplows they have on hand. Drivers are being asked to do their part to stay safe.
Texas grid vulnerable to blackouts during severe winter weather, despite new preparations, ERCOT estimates
The most severe scenario considered by ERCOT for this winter — very high demand for power, extensive fossil fuel outages, and low renewable power production — does not capture the amount of power lost during February.
Report: Texas still at risk of winter power blackouts
Despite several new laws in Texas, the state is being warned it is still at risk for widespread blackouts in a winter storm.
Dallas veteran's viral post during winter storm leads to luxury stay at Waldorf Astoria in Rome
Sometimes it pays to stay positive. When the owners of the Waldorf Astoria in Rome saw a video of 91-year-old Ezell Holley making light of a tough situation during February's winter storm, they offered him the trip of a lifetime.
Texas PUC discusses recommendations for power plants after deadly winter storm
The Texas Public Utilities Commission members spent Thursday going over recommendations to avoid another deadly winter storm. A lot of the proposals come from the larger players in the market. But commissioners stressed they want to hear recommendations from the smaller independent companies too.