ERCOT ranked D- for Texas power grid planning, among nation's worst according to report
A new report has issued the Texas power grid a "D-" grade, citing ERCOT's failure to connect with neighboring states and a reactive planning approach that struggles to keep pace with soaring demand from data centers and industry.
A new report has issued the Texas power grid a "D-" grade, citing ERCOT's failure to connect with neighboring states and a reactive planning approach that struggles to keep pace with soaring demand from data centers and industry.
Groundhog Day 2026: Here’s what the Texas animal prognosticators predicted
While people up north turned to a groundhog to predict the weather Monday, people in the much warmer climes of Texas looked to animals of a different stripe.
While people up north turned to a groundhog to predict the weather Monday, people in the much warmer climes of Texas looked to animals of a different stripe.
Driving with snow on top of your car is illegal in several states across the US
Drivers who don't clear the top of their vehicles can face fines as high as $1,500 in several states.
Drivers who don't clear the top of their vehicles can face fines as high as $1,500 in several states.
Move over, Phil: Texas Groundhog Day traditions that are bigger and better
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.
North Texas warming shelters close after this weekend
As temperatures begin to rise across North Texas, some emergency warming shelters have already closed their doors.
As temperatures begin to rise across North Texas, some emergency warming shelters have already closed their doors.
Balloons released for Bonham pond drowning victims
Balloons were released Friday for the three boys in Bonham who tragically drowned in a pond earlier this week.
Balloons were released Friday for the three boys in Bonham who tragically drowned in a pond earlier this week.
Brothers who died in frozen pond to be remembered this weekend
Funeral services will be held this weekend for the three young brothers who drowned in an icy pond.
Funeral services will be held this weekend for the three young brothers who drowned in an icy pond.
Students return to school after snow days
The snow days are over for most kids in North Texas. They went back to school for the first time after four days off because of the winter weather.
The snow days are over for most kids in North Texas. They went back to school for the first time after four days off because of the winter weather.
School Closings: Most schools reopen, some northern districts closed on Friday
Students in Dallas ISD and many other local school districts headed back to class on Friday for the first time since the winter storm hit North Texas. Only a few districts in Denton County remained closed.
Students in Dallas ISD and many other local school districts headed back to class on Friday for the first time since the winter storm hit North Texas. Only a few districts in Denton County remained closed.
Dallas Weather: Another Arctic blast arrives this weekend
After mostly thawing out, another Arctic blast is on the way. Temperatures will drop over the weekend with more single-digit wind chills.
After mostly thawing out, another Arctic blast is on the way. Temperatures will drop over the weekend with more single-digit wind chills.
Texas winter storm: Argyle horse therapy company seeks help after roofs damaged
An Argyle horse therapy facility is seeking help following roof damage caused by the winter storm.
An Argyle horse therapy facility is seeking help following roof damage caused by the winter storm.
Ponder football player dies following sledding accident
A Ponder High School senior football player has died after being in the ICU following a sledding accident.
A Ponder High School senior football player has died after being in the ICU following a sledding accident.
Vigil to be held for Frisco teens killed in sledding accident
A prayer vigil is planned for Thursday night in Frisco to honor the lives of two Frisco teenagers who were killed in a sledding accident last weekend. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on what the vigil will entail.
A prayer vigil is planned for Thursday night in Frisco to honor the lives of two Frisco teenagers who were killed in a sledding accident last weekend. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on what the vigil will entail.
Most North Texas school districts reopening Friday as ice melts
After four days of closures due to the effects of the Texas winter storm, many North Texas school districts will reopen on Friday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how it took a group effort in smaller areas to get schools ready for reopening.
After four days of closures due to the effects of the Texas winter storm, many North Texas school districts will reopen on Friday. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how it took a group effort in smaller areas to get schools ready for reopening.
Prayer vigil planned for teens killed in Frisco sledding accident
Members of the Wakeland High School community in Frisco are preparing to honor the two teenage girls who died after a sledding accident.
Members of the Wakeland High School community in Frisco are preparing to honor the two teenage girls who died after a sledding accident.
Dallas Weather: Thaw continues Thursday before another Arctic blast
North Texas residents can expect a brief reprieve from the winter chill Thursday as temperatures climb into the 50s, though a modified Arctic front is poised to bring bitter cold back to the region by the weekend.
North Texas residents can expect a brief reprieve from the winter chill Thursday as temperatures climb into the 50s, though a modified Arctic front is poised to bring bitter cold back to the region by the weekend.
Dallas weather: Jan. 28 overnight forecast
Freezing fog could still affect your drive to work tomorrow as warmer temperatures arrive. FOX 4 chief meteorologist Dan Henry has more on the weather in Dallas in this Jan. 28 overnight forecast.
Freezing fog could still affect your drive to work tomorrow as warmer temperatures arrive. FOX 4 chief meteorologist Dan Henry has more on the weather in Dallas in this Jan. 28 overnight forecast.
Rise in youth sledding accidents during Texas winter storm
A second teen died from the Frisco sledding accident from last weekend, the same day news spread that a Ponder ISD football player is in the ICU after a sledding accident. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the concerning rise in sledding accidents from this year's winter storm.
A second teen died from the Frisco sledding accident from last weekend, the same day news spread that a Ponder ISD football player is in the ICU after a sledding accident. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the concerning rise in sledding accidents from this year's winter storm.
Winter storm causes Cedar Hill church roof to collapse
Intense snow from the winter storm in North Texas caused a Cedar Hill church's roof to collapse, leaving them without a place to worship. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more on the church's efforts to rebuild.
Intense snow from the winter storm in North Texas caused a Cedar Hill church's roof to collapse, leaving them without a place to worship. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more on the church's efforts to rebuild.
Church roof collapses in Cedar Hill due to snow accumulation from winter storm
A North Texas church is without a worship space after heavy snow from the winter storm caused their roof to collapse.
A North Texas church is without a worship space after heavy snow from the winter storm caused their roof to collapse.