Infrastructure
Texas power grid holds amid record winter demand, but test isn’t over
Posted on · At least one person died in the freezing weather. High demand for electricity is forecast to continue into Saturday.
Tag: Freeze
Weather
Winter weather hits Texas and it’s expected to last through early Friday
Posted on · Most of Texas has been hit by cold temperatures that could last into the weekend.
Party Politics
Party Politics: 2021, The Year In Review
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Business
Plumber Shortage And Supply Chain Issues Are Delaying Storm Recovery Efforts In Texas
Posted on · As plumbers and plumbing parts are scarce after last week’s freeze, some Houstonians took matters into their own hands to get what they needed.
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.
Weather
UPDATE: Water Has Returned To All Parts Of Houston, But Pressure Is Still An Issue, City Says
Posted on · Houston and much of Harris County’s nearly 5 million residents are under a boil water notice, as harsh weather and frigid temperatures continue to impact infrastructure in the region and across Texas.
Weather
National Weather Service Issues Freeze Watch For Harris County Until Tuesday Morning
Posted on · Wind chills are expected to be in the low 20’s going into Tuesday morning.
News
Water-Saving Mandate Lifted For Galveston After Hard Freeze
Posted on · Galveston officials say residents are encouraged to continue reporting leaks
News
UPDATE: City Of Galveston Anticipates It Will Maintain Water Use Restrictions During Weekend
Posted on · Although tank levels have risen, the City plans to keep the Stage 4 of its Drought Contingency Plan
News
Why Did Houston’s Roads Freeze Even After Treatment?
Posted on · Houston roads saw some of the toughest conditions crews are able to treat
News
So Will Houston’s Freeze Mean Fewer Bugs This Summer?
Posted on · We asked an expert whether a long-held belief holds true
Weather
What to do With Your Plants After the Freeze
Posted on · A part of living in Houston is getting used to the unpredictable weather. Unfortunately some plants don’t do the same.