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Local NewsNorth Texas Water Systems Still Under Boil Notices Despite Restored Power
Kim RobertsFebruary 19, 2021
Cities may still have boil water notices in place into next week as they wait for water systems to pass quality tests and await delivery of treatment chemicals delayed due to weather and road conditions.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Deep Dive Into the Texas Energy Crisis
Michelle ArledgeFebruary 19, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
EnergyIssuesStatewide NewsState Will Allow Insurance Adjusters, Plumbers From Outside of Texas Via Temporary Licenses
Hayden SparksFebruary 19, 2021
One state representative shared pictures of water damage inside her home caused by burst pipes.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: A Look at Policies Proposed in Response to the Texas Blackouts
Brad JohnsonFebruary 19, 2021
This week — here's a look at some early policy reactions from legislators during the week of Texas weather that could've frozen Hell.
87th LegislatureEnergyStatewide NewsAbbott Asks Legislature to ‘Winterize’ Generators for Texas Power System
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 18, 2021
"Texans deserve answers about why these shortfalls occurred and how they’re going to be corrected, and Texans will get those answers.”
Statewide NewsCOVID-19 Regulations Rollback Triggered as Texas Freezes
Daniel FriendFebruary 18, 2021
Coronavirus cases across Texas have now declined to the point where most counties are permitted to expand capacity limits on businesses.
EnergyTransportationMany H-E-B, Walmart Locations Closed or Under Restricted Store Hours
Hayden SparksFebruary 18, 2021
Walmart says its open locations will operate “as long as it is safe to do so.”
EnergyStatewide NewsTexas Utility Regulator Increased Electricity Prices During Blackouts to ‘Accurately Reflect’ Market Conditions
Brad JohnsonFebruary 18, 2021
As electricity demand soared and supply thinned, prices on the wholesale market spiked to alarming levels.
EnergyStatewide NewsGovernor Abbott Calls for ‘Greater Transparency’ From ERCOT in Update on Texas Blackout
Brad JohnsonFebruary 17, 2021
The state and its energy grid continue to struggle to keep its residents' lights on during a rarely before seen winter storm.
EnergyTexas Energy Infrastructure, Sources Scrutinized as State Weathers Day 3 of Blackouts
Brad JohnsonFebruary 17, 2021
Blame for Texas' blackouts has heated up the further down the temperature dropped and investigations into its causes will unfold in the months ahead.
EducationEnergyMajor Texas School Districts Cancel In-Person, Virtual Instruction Through Friday
Hayden SparksFebruary 17, 2021
Other school districts canceled Wednesday instruction, but have not yet made decisions about the rest of the week.
Civil SocietyJudicialCourt Lets Church Continue Praying Outside of Houston Planned Parenthood
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 17, 2021
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast compared the congregation, which prays outside their facility every month, to the U.S. Capitol rioters.
EnergyStatewide NewsElected Officials Blast ERCOT, Abbott for Power Grid ‘Disaster’
Hayden SparksFebruary 17, 2021
A former state senator says the ongoing power outage crisis is entirely the fault of Gov. Greg Abbott.
Local NewsWinter Storm Brings Water System Crises to North Texas, Residents Ordered to Boil Drinking Water
Kim RobertsFebruary 16, 2021
Power outages have affected water treatment and distribution facilities, leaving some North Texas residents with little or no water.
87th LegislatureEnergyIssuesStatewide NewsGov. Abbott Adds ERCOT Reform to List of Legislature’s Emergency Items Amid Mass Power Outages
Daniel FriendFebruary 16, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott announced ERCOT reform as an emergency item for the legislature, permitting the body to consider bills on the subject before the 60-day mark of session.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsOlympic Trials for Wrestling to Be Held in Fort Worth Despite COVID-19 Restrictions
Kim RobertsFebruary 16, 2021
USA Wrestling moved its Olympic Trials to Fort Worth from Pennsylvania due to restrictions in the previous location.
EnergyStatewide News4.1 Million Texans Without Power for a Second Day, ERCOT Provides Few Answers
Brad JohnsonFebruary 16, 2021
With still little clarity on the situation, Texans continue to face prolonged blackouts going on 33 hours straight.
EnergyStatewide NewsState Deploying Emergency Resources, Including National Guard, Abbott Announces
Hayden SparksFebruary 15, 2021
The National Guard will be conducting welfare checks as well as helping local authorities transport vulnerable residents to warm shelter.
EnergyStatewide NewsTexas Power Outage Maps Update Amid Record-Setting Electricity Demand
Hayden SparksFebruary 15, 2021
Demand for electricity is higher than it has ever been in Texas.