Town Square
Ask the Doctor: Ozempic & Wegovy for Weight Loss, the Latest on COVID, a Possible Summer Mpox Resurgence, and More
Posted on · Medical experts weigh in on current medical news and what we should know as we head into summer.
Tag: cold
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2392: A Weather Report
Posted on · Episode: 2392 A weather report, and more, from the South Pole. Today, a weather report.
Energy & Environment
Resigning ERCOT Board Members Acknowledge ‘Pain And Suffering’ From Extreme Power Grid Strain That Caused Outages For Millions Of Texans
Posted on · In the power grid operator’s first board meeting since Texas’ power outages, a sixth ERCOT board member confirmed his resignation, and new details show that a shortage of natural gas fuel was a bigger problem last week than in 2011.
News
Houston Church Puts Out Nationwide Call For Plumbers To Help Homeowners In Need
Posted on · Getting busted pipes repaired is likely to be a challenge for a while after the cold subsides.
Energy & Environment
With More Dangerous Weather Approaching, Texans Say Officials Didn’t Warn Them About Going Days Without Power
Posted on · Texas' energy grid operators warned of rolling, short-term power outages. Millions of homes have been without power since early Monday morning.
News
As Cold Weather Continues, Advocates Keep Homeless In Mind
Posted on · Volunteers provided cold weather supplies to people without shelter Tuesday night.
News
Texas Grid Meets The Challenge Of A Long Winter Cold Spell
Posted on · The last time there was a cold similar to this was back in 2011
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How Cold Is Too Cold For Pets?
Posted on · A common misconception is that dogs and cats are more resistant to cold weather than humans because of their fur, but the risks to animals can be greater during a cold snap than during extreme heat
News
How Are Houstonians Dealing With This Cold Weather?
Posted on · What is going on in Houston this week? Temperatures are below freezing and everyone seems confused as to how to process this. See what fellow Houstonians are saying on social media about this freezing cold!
News
WATCH: Winter Storm Threatens To Dump Ice, Snow Across South
Posted on · In other parts of the U.S., dangerously cold temperatures have been blamed for at least a dozen deaths
News
Cold Much? Here Are Tips From NPR’s Northern Stations
Posted on · Merino wool gets a big shout-out; so do flannel-lined pants. Warming up the car is a good idea — but stay in the car in Eau Claire, Wis., or you'll face a steep fine
Houston Matters
Nation’s Cold Snap Felt Even in Normally Balmy Houston
Posted on · As you’re well aware — it’s cold in Houston. And it’s supposed to be in January, but today we're a good 20 to 25 degrees below normal temps. And while it all pales in comparison to the winter storms and dangerous below zero conditions felt in other parts of the country, it's enough for us […]