WEATHER ALERT
HVAC systems were down for a ‘brief period’ at two SAISD schools, district says
Read full article: HVAC systems were down for a ‘brief period’ at two SAISD schools, district saysHeating, ventilation and air conditioning issues are persisting in some San Antonio Independent School District classrooms, according to tips received by KSAT.
SAISD says concern over heating, HVAC systems were a ‘factor’ in Wednesday’s school closures
Read full article: SAISD says concern over heating, HVAC systems were a ‘factor’ in Wednesday’s school closuresAfter reaching out to the San Antonio Independent School District multiple times since Tuesday, officials explained why its schools remained closed on Wednesday.
SAISD parents question district’s decision for second day closures amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: SAISD parents question district’s decision for second day closures amid freezing temperaturesSan Antonio Independent School District is under scrutiny after they canceled classes for a second day due to freezing temperatures, while other major Bexar County districts reopened on Wednesday.
TIMELINE: San Antonio ISD heating and cooling issues
Read full article: TIMELINE: San Antonio ISD heating and cooling issuesOver the past year, San Antonio Independent School District has seen multiple heating issues at various campuses across the district — and those issues have continued into 2025.
SAN ANTONIO HIGHWAYS: Live look at conditions on major roads in Bexar County amid wintry mix
Read full article: SAN ANTONIO HIGHWAYS: Live look at conditions on major roads in Bexar County amid wintry mixWATCH LIVE: Transguide Traffic cameras give a live look of the latest traffic conditions around the city.
City of San Antonio announces closings, adjustments for winter weather arrival
Read full article: City of San Antonio announces closings, adjustments for winter weather arrivalBefore sub-freezing temperatures arrive, the City of San Antonio announced the closing of some facilities and scheduling adjustments for Tuesday.
AAA Texas issues safety tips ahead of winter weather expected in San Antonio, South Central Texas
Read full article: AAA Texas issues safety tips ahead of winter weather expected in San Antonio, South Central TexasAAA Texas released safety recommendations before the winter weather San Antonio is expected to experience Monday evening.
LIST: San Antonio-area businesses, medical facilities, government offices closed due to winter weather
Read full article: LIST: San Antonio-area businesses, medical facilities, government offices closed due to winter weatherDue to the weather, several businesses opted to close their doors on Tuesday or delay openings until Wednesday.
CLOSURES: Some school districts, including San Antonio ISD, remain closed on Wednesday
Read full article: CLOSURES: Some school districts, including San Antonio ISD, remain closed on WednesdaySchool districts in Bexar County and surrounding areas are making additional changes for Wednesday due to Tuesday’s wintry weather.
TxDOT to pre-treat major roadways, elevated surfaces this weekend
Read full article: TxDOT to pre-treat major roadways, elevated surfaces this weekendThe Texas Department of Transportation said its crews will begin to pre-treat major roadways and elevated surfaces ahead of wintry weather conditions around San Antonio this weekend.
Kerrville officials, residents prepare for low-impact cold rain after severe weather concern fades
Read full article: Kerrville officials, residents prepare for low-impact cold rain after severe weather concern fadesAs the temperatures continue to drop around San Antonio and the Hill Country, Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney said that his city’s situation appears to be improving.
TxDOT crews pretreating roads ahead of freezing temperatures, chances for wintery precipitation
Read full article: TxDOT crews pretreating roads ahead of freezing temperatures, chances for wintery precipitationTxDOT crews throughout Bexar and Kerr counties are pretreating roads ahead of a potential for wintry weather Thursday.
Haven for Hope to hold winter clothing drive; cold weather will arrive first
Read full article: Haven for Hope to hold winter clothing drive; cold weather will arrive firstSan Antonio’s largest organization serving people without housing is trying to help a vulnerable population prepare for winter weather, but the cold is coming before its donation drive.
Hill Country towns, northern Bexar County crews ready to respond to winter weather calls
Read full article: Hill Country towns, northern Bexar County crews ready to respond to winter weather callsThe Bexar-Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department said its already had an increase in calls related to the cold weather.
These school districts announce closures, delays due to the freeze
Read full article: These school districts announce closures, delays due to the freezeWhile most San Antonio-area school districts are out of school on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, some schools in the Hill Country are making adjustments to scheduled classes on Monday.
Why warming shelters were not opened in San Antonio during this cold snap
Read full article: Why warming shelters were not opened in San Antonio during this cold snapDespite cold weather, rain and closures, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County did not open warming centers this week because officials said that conditions did not meet the threshold.
These school districts and colleges have announced closures, delays due to winter weather
Read full article: These school districts and colleges have announced closures, delays due to winter weatherMany school districts in the Hill Country are still closed due to the effects of the winter storm that blew through Texas this week.
San Antonio travelers struggling to find luggage after cancellations of Southwest Airlines flights
Read full article: San Antonio travelers struggling to find luggage after cancellations of Southwest Airlines flightsOn Wednesday, another 2,500 Southwest Airlines flights were cancelled and now a lot of travelers are asking, where is my luggage?
‘Our fate is in their hands’: Flight cancellations, delays cause holiday headaches at San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: ‘Our fate is in their hands’: Flight cancellations, delays cause holiday headaches at San Antonio International AirportThe U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday said it will investigate the hundreds of flight delays and cancellations that many travelers are facing regarding Southwest Airlines amid a recent winter storm.
Bexar County will cease cold weather relief operations Sunday morning
Read full article: Bexar County will cease cold weather relief operations Sunday morningAs the chilly weather continues across the San Antonio area, Bexar County officials will cease cold weather relief operations on Sunday morning.
Local air travelers among millions grounded, delayed by winter weather
Read full article: Local air travelers among millions grounded, delayed by winter weatherWinter weather has led to thousands of flight cancellations and delays all across the country. San Antonio travelers did their best to work through the changes in their plans.
Power back on for residents in Bandera, Gillespie counties after outages during freezing weather
Read full article: Power back on for residents in Bandera, Gillespie counties after outages during freezing weatherHundreds of residents in Bandera and Gillespie counties are experiencing power outages on Friday morning amid freezing temperatures.
WATCH LIVE: Texas Civil Engineers to release report on anniversary of 2021 winter storms
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Texas Civil Engineers to release report on anniversary of 2021 winter stormsThe American Society of Civil Engineers on Wednesday will release a report on the deadly winter storms that devastated parts of Texas one year ago.
Texas’ Big Freeze in 2021 through the lens of meteorologists — Whatever the Weather video podcast
Read full article: Texas’ Big Freeze in 2021 through the lens of meteorologists — Whatever the Weather video podcastKSAT meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey look back at the historic event as the anniversary approaches
Is San Antonio’s infrastructure ready for another winter storm? Breakdown with #StephAndSteve
Read full article: Is San Antonio’s infrastructure ready for another winter storm? Breakdown with #StephAndSteveKSAT 12 anchors Steve Spriester and Stephania Jimenez will be joined by local experts, stakeholders and a city council member to take a closer look at the changes made by power companies.
1 person dead, 1 critical after crash involving tractor-trailer in Kerrville, police say
Read full article: 1 person dead, 1 critical after crash involving tractor-trailer in Kerrville, police sayOne person is dead, and another is in critical condition after a collision with a big rig during icy conditions in Kerrville, police said.
Power grid is stable, governor says, but freezing temperatures will continue affecting roadways
Read full article: Power grid is stable, governor says, but freezing temperatures will continue affecting roadwaysGov. Greg Abbott will hold a news conference following his briefing with statewide officials about the response to the second day of the winter storm.
Lanes on I-10 near Kerrville reopen, but some 18-wheelers still stuck on the roadway
Read full article: Lanes on I-10 near Kerrville reopen, but some 18-wheelers still stuck on the roadwayA portion of Interstate 10 near Kerrville is at a standstill on Friday morning due to an accident and blockage amid icy conditions.
Winter storm prompts cancellations, delays at San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: Winter storm prompts cancellations, delays at San Antonio International AirportTriple check your flight status before heading to the airport. San Antonio International Airport officials warn more cancellations likely due to winter weather.
Taking out the trash: How San Antonio’s Solid Waste Department operates during severe weather
Read full article: Taking out the trash: How San Antonio’s Solid Waste Department operates during severe weatherSevere weather can sometimes cause a stink for the City of San Antonio’s Solid Waste Department. But picking up the garbage day-in and day-out is a job that has to be done.
Start time for Spurs-Heat game at AT&T Center moved up due to winter weather
Read full article: Start time for Spurs-Heat game at AT&T Center moved up due to winter weatherThe San Antonio Spurs rescheduled home game against the Miami Heat originally scheduled for Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at the AT&T Center has been moved up to 6 p.m. due to inclement weather.
San Antonio-area businesses, places announce closures, delays due to winter storm
Read full article: San Antonio-area businesses, places announce closures, delays due to winter stormDue to inclement weather, San Antonio-area attractions, museums and businesses decided to keep their doors shut or delay opening on Thursday.
Texas seeing ‘one of the most significant icing events’ in decades, governor says
Read full article: Texas seeing ‘one of the most significant icing events’ in decades, governor saysGov. Greg Abbott will hold a news conference following a briefing about the severe winter weather bearing down on Texas.

Most power outages for CPS Energy customers should be restored by midnight, CEO says
Read full article: Most power outages for CPS Energy customers should be restored by midnight, CEO saysAlthough wintry precipitation is forecast to have come to a halt in the San Antonio area, freezing temperatures are still expected to create hazardous road conditions overnight into early Friday morning.
February 2021 winter storm lingers in the minds of shoppers amid expected freeze this week
Read full article: February 2021 winter storm lingers in the minds of shoppers amid expected freeze this weekMemories of the February 2021 winter storm were still fresh on the minds of shoppers who flocked to hardware and grocery stores on Wednesday.
TxDOT officials urge drivers to plan ahead before winter storm arrives
Read full article: TxDOT officials urge drivers to plan ahead before winter storm arrivesTxDOT crews are pre-treating the roadways with brine in hopes of creating safer conditions for drivers. However, officials urge drivers to think twice before traveling.
District 4 Councilwoman helps her constituents prepare for cold weather
Read full article: District 4 Councilwoman helps her constituents prepare for cold weatherDistrict 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia and members of her staff went door-to-door Wednesday delivering winter preparedness guides to constituents.
These San Antonio-area school districts, universities have announced closures, changes due to the freeze
Read full article: These San Antonio-area school districts, universities have announced closures, changes due to the freezeWith ice accumulation and below-freezing temperatures in the forecast for San Antonio and the surrounding areas on Thursday, some school districts have decided to cancel classes.
San Antonio, Bexar County open warming centers as strong cold front approaches
Read full article: San Antonio, Bexar County open warming centers as strong cold front approachesCity, county and utility officials held a briefing on their plans ahead of a strong cold front that will temperatures down statewide later this week.
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.
Temporary overnight shelters opening for people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio
Read full article: Temporary overnight shelters opening for people experiencing homelessness in San AntonioWith extremely cold temperatures heading our way, temporary overnight shelters for people experiencing homelessness are opening.
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.
These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on Friday
Read full article: These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on FridaySeveral San Antonio-area school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 due to the wintery weather forecast.
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Report on February freeze spurs heated council comments
Read full article: Report on February freeze spurs heated council commentsThe Committee on Emergency Preparedness presented its analysis of what went wrong during the extended freezing temperatures and how the city and its utilities could prepare better next time.
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How the Texas Legislature could reform the state’s power grid this session
Read full article: How the Texas Legislature could reform the state’s power grid this sessionBefore this year's legislative session ends Monday, the Texas House and Senate will need to hammer out differences in their respective proposals. The legislation is a response to February's catastrophic power outages.
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100 days later, February winter freeze’s damage to local plants less than originally feared
Read full article: 100 days later, February winter freeze’s damage to local plants less than originally fearedSan Antonio gardens may have been more resilient than the power grid during the mid-February freeze.
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Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans — the first major winter storm bill sent to the governor
Read full article: Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans — the first major winter storm bill sent to the governorTime is running out on a slate of other bills lawmakers are considering that stem from February's deadly winter storm.
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Overhaul of ERCOT board could replace experts with political appointees
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Winter storm damages? Deadline to apply for federal disaster funds is May 20
Read full article: Winter storm damages? Deadline to apply for federal disaster funds is May 20A devastating and deadly winter storm ripped through Texas in February and the deadline to apply for relief aid is fast approaching.
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ERCOT names new, temporary leader two months after deadly winter storm
Read full article: ERCOT names new, temporary leader two months after deadly winter stormThe board overseeing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the independent nonprofit entity that operates and manages the electricity grid that covers much of Texas, named former executive Brad Jones on Tuesday to be interim president and CEO.
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Gov. Greg Abbott nominates new chair to Public Utility Commission after power crisis resignations
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott nominates new chair to Public Utility Commission after power crisis resignationsGov. Greg Abbott on Monday named Peter Lake the new chair of the Texas Public Utility Commission, the public board that regulates the state’s power grid operators and saw all three of its members resign in the wake of February’s deadly winter storm.
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Public support of CPS Energy crumbled following power outages, Bexar Facts poll shows
Read full article: Public support of CPS Energy crumbled following power outages, Bexar Facts poll showsThe public’s job approval rating of CPS Energy took a nosedive following February’s deadly winter storm and widespread power outages, according to a new poll of likely Bexar County voters.
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Texas lawmakers want to prevent another power crisis. But the legislation doesn’t go far enough to do that, critics say
Read full article: Texas lawmakers want to prevent another power crisis. But the legislation doesn’t go far enough to do that, critics sayLawmakers are trying to prevent another power grid failure like the one that occurred during last month’s deadly winter storm. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)Both the Texas Senate and House have written bills that attempt to prevent another massive power failure in extreme temperatures. House Bill 11, sponsored by State Rep. Chris Paddie, R-Marshall, was part of a package of bills that the lower chamber preliminarily approved Tuesday. “It doesn’t go far enough to truly protect Texans from the next winter weather calamity,” Jacoby said during a committee hearing on the bill on March 18. “Under this definition of an extreme weather emergency, these mandates would not apply,” Jacoby said during the committee meeting.
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Almost 70% of ERCOT customers lost power during winter storm, study finds
Read full article: Almost 70% of ERCOT customers lost power during winter storm, study findsAs the updated death toll from February’s winter storm reached 111 deaths last week, the severity of its full force has continued to come into focus. AdThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas manages the state’s main power grid, which represents 90% of Texas’ electric load and serves more than 26 million customers, according to the agency. Black Texans were “modestly more likely” to have lost power than white Texans, according to the study. The company wants lawmakers to create a revenue stream to Berkshire through an additional charge on Texans’ power bills. Ad“In 2011, when we were asking questions about that winter storm, we were receiving promises and commitments that winterization would occur so that sort of thing wouldn't happen again,” he said.
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At least 111 people died in Texas during winter storm, most from hypothermia
Read full article: At least 111 people died in Texas during winter storm, most from hypothermiaAt least 111 Texans died during the winter storm, according to state health officials. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)At least 111 Texans died as a result of last month’s winter storm, according to updated numbers released Thursday by the state Department of State Health Services. Health officials will continue to update their preliminary findings weekly. February’s winter storm blanketed large swaths of Texas in snow and ice and left millions without power or clean water for days in below-freezing temperatures. The company wants lawmakers to create a revenue stream to Berkshire through an additional charge on Texans’ power bills.
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About 4,300 cold-stunned turtles survived the Texas freeze
Read full article: About 4,300 cold-stunned turtles survived the Texas freezeThousands of Atlantic green sea turtles and Kemp's ridley sea turtles suffering from cold stun are laid out to recover Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 at the South Padre Island Convention Center on South Padre Island, Texas. It's been the largest cold-stunning event for sea turtles recorded in the U.S. since the network was established in 1980. AdWhen water temperatures drop below about 50 degrees (10 degrees Celsius), sea turtles become lethargic and are unable to swim. Some of the cold-stunned sea turtles had other problems as well, including hook infections and injuries from boats, Knight said. Almost all of the rescued sea turtles were green turtles, Schroeder said.
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Texas’ natural gas and power generators would have to prepare for extreme temperatures under bill Senate committee approved
Read full article: Texas’ natural gas and power generators would have to prepare for extreme temperatures under bill Senate committee approvedA bill that would overhaul Texas’ energy industry — including mandating weatherization for natural gas and power generators — was approved by a Texas Senate committee on Thursday. Many power generators and gas companies were ill-suited for the freezing temperatures in February, which led gas pipelines to freeze and power transmission to falter. AdA Texas House committee earlier this month passed a similar weatherization bill. “I’m convinced that we’re making a big mistake by attacking a problem that isn’t a problem, just because we feel like it is a problem.”Earlier this month, the state Senate scrambled to pass Senate Bill 2142. Dan Patrick, who leads the Texas Senate, called for the resignation of its three members in the aftermath of the winter storm.
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Congress questions Texas officials about power grid failure
Read full article: Congress questions Texas officials about power grid failureCongress is looking into the cause of the power blackouts across Texas last month. A House panel planned to hear Wednesday, March 24, 2021, from officials who oversee the state's energy industry and electric grid. (AP Photo/LM Otero File)DALLAS – Congress is looking into last month’s massive and deadly power outages across Texas and questioning officials who oversee the state’s energy industry and electric grid. After outages in February 2011, Robb’s group recommended that Texas power plants needed better protection against winter storms. AdHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the Texas grid was designed for peak summer heat, and policymakers wrongly believed that the 2011 severe winter storm was an anomaly.
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CPS Energy accuses natural gas suppliers of price gouging during winter storm, files lawsuits
Read full article: CPS Energy accuses natural gas suppliers of price gouging during winter storm, files lawsuitsCPS Energy CEO says the company is facing $1 billion in charges after winter stormSAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy has filed lawsuits against many of its natural gas suppliers for “unlawful and unconscionable price gouging” during the February winter storm. According to a news release, certain natural gas suppliers charged CPS Energy up to 15,000% more for natural gas. The utility said the price hike came during a time when 52% of the electricity generated was from natural gas. CPS Energy claims that Comstock Resources, a natural gas producer from Texas, stated that the natural gas prices they were able to charge during the winter storm were “…like hitting the jackpot...” the release said. That is essentially what happened with natural gas prices during the storm.
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Applying for FEMA winter storm aid? Here’s how the agency’s virtual inspections work.
Read full article: Applying for FEMA winter storm aid? Here’s how the agency’s virtual inspections work.Figueroa said people can apply for FEMA assistance online or by phone if their insurance didn’t cover all damages or if they don’t have insurance. AdFigueroa is reminding people that FEMA aid does not cover the following:Food lossInsurance deductiblesElectricity and water bills. Once you for disaster assistance, make sure you save the nine digit pin code you are given. To get more information or apply for assistance, visit the FEMA disaster assistance website or call 1-800-621-3362. AdAfter applying, you may stay on DisasterAssistance.gov to create a personal online disaster assistance account to stay in touch with FEMA.
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WATCH LIVE: San Antonio’s Committee on Emergency Preparedness meets about winter storm
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: San Antonio’s Committee on Emergency Preparedness meets about winter stormThe Committee on Emergency Preparedness will meet on Friday morning to discuss the deadly winter storm that devastated San Antonio in February.
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San Antonio La Quinta hotel sued for price gouging during winter storm
Read full article: San Antonio La Quinta hotel sued for price gouging during winter stormAUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a La Quinta hotel in San Antonio for alleged price gouging during the winter storm last month. According to a news release, a man, his three daughters and a 101-year-old grandmother booked two rooms for a one-night stay at La Quinta San Antonio Brooks City Base. When the family arrived, they told hotel staff they did not know when their electricity would be restored and made plans to possibly extend their stay. On the third day, hotel staff told the family that the room rates had nearly tripled, from $74 to $199 a night, the news release said. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit against Everyoung Hospitality LLC, d/b/a La Quinta San Antonio Brooks City Base.
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Paperwork failures worsened Texas blackouts, sparking mid-storm scramble to restore critical fuel supply
Read full article: Paperwork failures worsened Texas blackouts, sparking mid-storm scramble to restore critical fuel supplyA PUC spokesperson said Walker was “ceaselessly” on the phone, calling Nye about dozens of natural gas facilities that weren't on Oncor’s “critical” list. “There were phone calls every day.”By Wednesday, Feb. 17, natural gas supply in the state hit its lowest point during the storm, experts said. The Texas Energy Reliability Council — a voluntary body with no regulatory authority — usually meets twice a year. AdReliance on electricity, however, made the state’s electric power system a loop rather than a chain: Electricity relied on natural gas production, and natural gas production relied on electricity. So when demand for natural gas spiked during the frigid weather, homes got natural gas and some power plants didn’t, he said.
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WATCH LIVE: House Science, Space and Technology Committee discuss ‘lessons learned’ from Texas blackouts
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: House Science, Space and Technology Committee discuss ‘lessons learned’ from Texas blackoutsThe House Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Thursday morning will hold a virtual hearing on “Lessons Learned from the Texas Blackouts: Research Needs for a Secure and Resilient Grid.”The hearing will take place at 9 a.m. and it will be livestreamed in this article. Delays are possible; if there is not a livestream available, check back at a later time. AdMore than a month has passed since one of the worst blackouts in U.S. history devastated parts of Texas. During the week of Feb. 14, more than 4 million customers lost electricity in subfreezing temperatures. At least 57 people died across Texas during the winter storm.
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Texas company behind huge electricity bills seeks bankruptcy
Read full article: Texas company behind huge electricity bills seeks bankruptcyThe company that drew attention after sending huge electricity bills to customers after last month’s blackout-causing winter storm in Texas has filed for bankruptcy protection. Its rates skyrocketed during the February deep freeze, when state grid operators raised wholesale prices. The company blamed its situation on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the power grid in most of the state. Griddy’s bankruptcy plan proposes to waive claims against customers for charges they incurred from Feb. 15 through Feb. 19, while the $9,000 per megawatt hour price for wholesale power was in effect. Griddy is the third company to seek bankruptcy protection due to the storm, after Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Inc. and Canadian natural gas provider Just Energy Group.
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Winter storm caused at least 57 deaths, with most fatalities resulting from hypothermia
Read full article: Winter storm caused at least 57 deaths, with most fatalities resulting from hypothermiaA massive winter storm last month caused major power outages and some Texans were left without electricity in subfreezing temperatures for days. At least 57 people died in Texas as a result of last month’s winter storm, according to preliminary data the state health department released Monday. The largest number of deaths — at least 25 — occured in Harris County, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported. The winter storm plunged large swaths of Texas into subfreezing temperatures and overwhelmed the state’s electricity infrastructure, causing massive power outages. AdLawmakers have also filed a slate of bills in response to the power outages last month.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick focuses scorn on Public Utility Commission after winter storm, testing Gov. Greg Abbott
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick focuses scorn on Public Utility Commission after winter storm, testing Gov. Greg AbbottGreg Abbott has worked to lay blame squarely on the state’s electrical-grid operator — despite the fact that it is overseen by the Abbott-appointed Public Utility Commission. Last week, Patrick called for the resignation of the PUC chair at the time, DeAnn Walker — and hours later, she called it quits. In a Friday evening statement, Patrick called on Abbott to “intercede” and replace D’Andrea, daring the governor to abandon his 9-day-old appointee. Abbott had already called on ERCOT leadership to resign but had not said anything about the PUC. AdIn his Friday evening statement, Patrick asked Abbott to “replace Mr. D’Andrea on the PUC when he fills the other two vacancies there.”“Mr.
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WATCH LIVE: San Antonio’s Committee on Emergency Preparedness meets about winter storm
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: San Antonio’s Committee on Emergency Preparedness meets about winter stormSan Antonio’s Committee on Emergency Preparedness will meet on Friday morning to discuss the deadly winter storm that caused devastation in the city nearly one month ago. The committee, which consists of City Council members and community stakeholders, will meet at 10 a.m. The committee was assembled by Mayor Ron Nirenberg last month following the weather-related power and water crises. In a previous meeting, members worked on the areas of questioning they planned to pursue - with a focus on SAWS, CPS Energy, and the City of San Antonio’s preparation and conduct during the winter event. The Committee on Emergency Preparedness holds public meetings at 10 a.m. on Fridays.
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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.
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After Texas’ power grid failure, some in Lubbock worry about the city’s plans to join ERCOT
Read full article: After Texas’ power grid failure, some in Lubbock worry about the city’s plans to join ERCOTLubbock officials initially planned to join ERCOT once its 15-year-long contract with Xcel Energy, a member of the Southwestern Public Service Company, expires. Spencer lives in Lubbock, one of the few areas of the state not connected to Texas’ independent power grid. AdThe failures of Texas’ independent power grid have led to some counties mulling a way out. Lubbock officials initially planned to join ERCOT once its 15-year-long contract with Xcel Energy, a member of the Southwestern Public Service Company, expires. Lubbock City Councilperson Jeff Griffith he still feels confident Lubbock will move forward with the plans to join ERCOT.
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Texas utility regulator says ERCOT overcharged power companies by far less than $16 billion cited by watchdog group
Read full article: Texas utility regulator says ERCOT overcharged power companies by far less than $16 billion cited by watchdog groupCredit: Sergio Flores for The Texas TribuneThe state’s energy grid operator overcharged power companies by roughly $3 billion after the winter storm, the chairman of Texas’ utility regulator said Thursday, pushing back on a previous report from an agency watchdog that said the companies were overcharged by $16 billion. But a letter submitted Thursday by Potomac Economics repeated that ERCOT overcharged companies by $16 billion. AdIt is still unclear whether and how this overcharge directly affects Texas electricity customers, however many power companies have taken a significant financial hit. In Texas, wholesale power prices are determined by supply and demand: When demand is high, ERCOT allows prices to go up. During the storm, the PUC directed the grid operator to set wholesale power prices at $9,000 per megawatt-hour — the maximum price.
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At least 3.8 million fish on Texas coast killed by winter storm, TPWD says
Read full article: At least 3.8 million fish on Texas coast killed by winter storm, TPWD saysSAN ANTONIO – The winter freeze killed nearly 4 million fish along the Texas coast in what officials are calling the largest fish kill event since the 1980s. The Upper and Lower Laguna Madre bays which are off the South Texas Coast were hit particularly hard, according to TPWD. The estimated 3.8 million fish killed in Texas consisted of 61 species, with 91% of those include non-recreational fish like hardhead catfish and pinfish. Just before the freeze, TPWD closed fishing on the Texas coast that could have further impacted wildlife. Other wildlife species impacted by the storm include axis deer, blackbuck, nilgai antelope and multiple bird species, according to TPWD.