Fort Worth megachurch feeding thousands of North Texans struggling without power, clean water
The need for food and water cannot be underestimated. One North Texas megachurch is doing its part to help thousands of families get through this power and water crisis.
Griddy customer unable to switch provider stuck with $17,000 electric bill
Electric customers across North Texas have been reaching out for help after looking at unbelievable electricity bills. One Griddy customer saw a bill of $17,000.
Texas winter weather wreaks havoc on supply chain
Trucks aren’t expected to start traveling in earnest again until Sunday, which means deeper delays in everything getting into stores in Texas and around the country.
Thousands of North Texans still in the dark, as they've had to deal with days of no electricity
While the number of Oncor customers without power is getting smaller, thousands of North Texans are still in the dark.
Drive-thru sites set up in Fort Worth to give out bottled water to those in need
Some North Texas cities are opening drive-thru sites where people can pick up bottled water.
DFW back above freezing temperature after 139 hours at or below 32 degrees
Temperatures for much of North Texas are back above freezing after five straight days of temperatures below 32 degrees.
2 suspected carbon monoxide deaths reported after generator found in their Garland apartment
Two men died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning after authorities reported finding a gas-powered generator inside their apartment.
ERCOT out of emergency conditions, back to normal operations
ERCOT said it is now generating enough power to come out of emergency conditions and is back to normal operations.
Sen. Ted Cruz returns home, says Cancun trip during Texas’ deadly winter power crisis a mistake
Sen. Ted Cruz says it was a mistake to leave frozen Texas behind with his family to visit a luxury resort in sunny, warm Mexico. What was nearly obvious to everyone is now obvious to him.
Fort Worth extends boil water notice; North Richland Hills issues water emergency
The city of Fort Worth extended its boil water order to more parts of the city. The city also serves suburbs, like North Richland Hills, which issued a water emergency telling people to boil their water.
Pipe emergencies continue across North Texas as thawing begins
As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.
With half of Texas under a boil water notice, state efforts shift to emerging water crisis
Nearly half of Texans are now under a boil water advisory. It’s partially driven by burst pipes tearing apart homes and stressing water systems.
North Texas school districts dealing with broken pipes, water-damaged campuses
Arlington ISD is dealing with broken pipes and water damage at two dozen schools. But their situation isn't unique.
Tarrant Area Food Bank to resume food distribution events following severe winter weather
The Tarrant Area Food Bank will hold several food distribution events to help those in need of food after severe winter weather.
Dallas Mavericks game in Houston postponed due to shutdown of Toyota Center
The Dallas Mavericks game against the Rockets in Houston on Friday has been postponed due to continued power issues throughout the state due to winter weather.
Dallas mayor to push for changes to the Texas power grid
Dallas Mayor Johnson said he’ll have tough questions for both Oncor and ERCOT when this catastrophe is over.
Stars postpone 4th home game this week due to continued power issues
The Dallas Stars have postponed their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday as the state continues to deal with power issues due to historic winter weather.
Controlled power outages in Texas end as leaders and lawmakers begin pointing fingers
Oncor said it will stop the controlled outages now that there’s increased generation and the demand is stable. The company said the remaining outages are the result of storm damage.
Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico while Texans suffered during deadly winter weather power crisis
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz publicly acknowledged his trip in a statement on Thursday afternoon, claming that his daughters "asked to take a trip with friends" since school had been canceled due to the winter weather.
Power outages, Icy North Texas roads making gasoline hard to come by
Gasoline and diesel are harder to come by with the interruption in tanker truck deliveries and refineries losing power because of the weather.