Family of boy who froze to death sues power companies for $100 million
The family of an 11-year-old Texas boy who is believed to have died of hypothermia is suing two power companies for $100 million.
The family of an 11-year-old Texas boy who is believed to have died of hypothermia is suing two power companies for $100 million.
Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after winter storm
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
Plano police say charge dropped for 18-year-old arrested while walking home from work in the snow
Rodney Reese spent a night in jail after he was arrested for being in the street while walking home from work in icy conditions during last week's winter weather.
Rodney Reese spent a night in jail after he was arrested for being in the street while walking home from work in icy conditions during last week's winter weather.
Why was Texas without power? How a winter storm pushed the state into crisis
The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.
The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.
President Biden declares major disaster in Texas
The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.
The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.
Hillary Clinton jabs Cruz: 'Don't vote for anyone you wouldn't trust with your dog'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took aim at Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz Friday, for his decision to fly with his family to Cancun, Mexico amid devastating winter storms — and allegedly leaving his poodle behind.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took aim at Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz Friday, for his decision to fly with his family to Cancun, Mexico amid devastating winter storms — and allegedly leaving his poodle behind.
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.
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' plight exposes vulnerability of power grids to climate change, experts say
Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.
Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises $2 million for Texas relief after deadly winter weather
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she raised $2 million for Texas relief organizations working to help people suffering from a deadly winter storm this week. She said she's also planning to visit Houston.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she raised $2 million for Texas relief organizations working to help people suffering from a deadly winter storm this week. She said she's also planning to visit Houston.
Texas man reportedly freezes to death in his recliner
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.
11-year-old Texas boy suspected of dying of hypothermia in bed
An 11-year-old Texas boy is believed to have died of hypothermia in his bed during the extended power outage due to a devastating storm and record low temperatures.
An 11-year-old Texas boy is believed to have died of hypothermia in his bed during the extended power outage due to a devastating storm and record low temperatures.
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.
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.
Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
Beleaguered Texas hospitals with no water evacuate patients amid winter storm power outages
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.
More than 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters
Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.
Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.
Two Dallas police officers recovering after being shot during call in Old East Dallas
Two Dallas police officers are recovering after being shot while responding to a call about a domestic violence shooting Thursday morning.
Two Dallas police officers are recovering after being shot while responding to a call about a domestic violence shooting Thursday morning.
Ted Cruz flew to Cancun with family amid Texas power crisis
A Republican source told FOX News that Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico, with his family this week as Texas dealt with a winter storm that left millions without power.
A Republican source told FOX News that Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico, with his family this week as Texas dealt with a winter storm that left millions without power.
Texas mayor tells residents it's 'sink or swim', resigns amid winter power outages
A Texas mayor has resigned over controversial social media posts that called his constituents lazy for complaining about power outages, according to a report.
A Texas mayor has resigned over controversial social media posts that called his constituents lazy for complaining about power outages, according to a report.
Grocery workers feeling expendable after COVID-19 vaccine delays
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.