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Oklahoma sues natural gas companies over price spikes during 2021 winter storm
Read full article: Oklahoma sues natural gas companies over price spikes during 2021 winter stormOklahoma's attorney general is suing two Texas-based natural gas companies over soaring prices during Winter Storm Uri in 2021.
For many Central Texans, latest bout of cold weather and outages reopens old wounds
Read full article: For many Central Texans, latest bout of cold weather and outages reopens old woundsSevere weather this week is confronting Texans with old problems and stirring up memories of previous crises. Experts say this can be a detriment to mental health.
Texans should prepare for “life-threatening” wind chills, but officials remain confident in power grid
Read full article: Texans should prepare for “life-threatening” wind chills, but officials remain confident in power gridGov. Greg Abbott and other leaders say Texans should protect their homes and vehicles as large portions of the state will experience dangerously cold temperatures.
CPS Energy in process of hiring meteorologist
Read full article: CPS Energy in process of hiring meteorologistCPS Energy is in the process of hiring its first meteorologist after a Defenders investigation last year revealed the public utility used a college student for forecasting ahead of last year’s deadly winter storm.
SNOW-MAGEDDON: Looking back at Winter Storm Uri, one year later.
Read full article: SNOW-MAGEDDON: Looking back at Winter Storm Uri, one year later.Winter Storm Uri was the event’s official name, though it was nicknamed Snowmaggedon. Uri dragged an arctic wrecking ball southward through the nation in mid-February, leaving at least 223 people dead, 210 of them perishing in Texas.
Impacts from winter weather have been minimal, but officials say they remain prepared
Read full article: Impacts from winter weather have been minimal, but officials say they remain preparedAll hands are on deck Thursday at the Bexar County Emergency Operations Center as they prepared for winter weather.
Bexar County Emergency Operations Center has all hands on deck during Thursday’s winter weather
Read full article: Bexar County Emergency Operations Center has all hands on deck during Thursday’s winter weatherAll hands were on deck Thursday at the Bexar County Emergency Operations Center as they prepared for winter weather. The on-site team said they are not taking anything for granted and although they are not anticipating any high impact weather situations, they are prepared.
Survey: CPS Energy ranked last regionally for customer satisfaction in 2021
Read full article: Survey: CPS Energy ranked last regionally for customer satisfaction in 2021CPS Energy was ranked 12th out of 12 utilities serving residential customers in the South-Large region according to the J.D. Power 2021 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study released this month.
Griddy Energy customers won’t have to pay exorbitant winter storm bills after settlement with Texas AG
Read full article: Griddy Energy customers won’t have to pay exorbitant winter storm bills after settlement with Texas AGUnder a settlement reached between the Texas Attorney General's Office and Griddy Energy, customers have been released from all outstanding debts incurred during Winter Storm Uri.
Dove found in North Texas with missing toes, likely from Winter Storm Uri, wildlife officials say
Read full article: Dove found in North Texas with missing toes, likely from Winter Storm Uri, wildlife officials sayTexas’ devastating winter storm hasn’t just made an impact on residents -- it’s also affecting migratory birds.
Map shows that San Antonio’s winter storm power outages were vastly different between neighborhoods
Read full article: Map shows that San Antonio’s winter storm power outages were vastly different between neighborhoodsA map recently produced by CPS Energy showed something many San Antonio residents suspected was true during Winter Storm Uri — outages were vastly unequal between neighborhoods.
South Texas bird food supply impacted by February winter storm
Read full article: South Texas bird food supply impacted by February winter stormIt was evident that Winter Storm Uri took a toll on South Texas plants. “They flock down here to be able to see the birds that we have to offer here in Texas,” Brown said. Brown said to make sure to clean out hummingbird feeders every two to three days. Bird droppings and other contaminants around and on feeders can spread infectious bird diseases. “The key is to keep the feeders clean, keep the area around the feeders clean, and fully shut down feeding if dead or sick birds are found at the feeder,” said TPWD Ornithologist Cliff Shackelford.