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Weather

Winter storm knocks out power for thousands and threatens roadways across state

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on February 3, 2022 · Thousands of utility customers lost power Thursday and the Texas Department of Transportation reported icy or snowy conditions throughout the state.

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Weather

Biden To Authorize Broader Disaster Relief For Texas

Alana Wise, NPR

Posted on February 19, 2021 · The state has for the last week suffered through a major winter storm that left many of its residents without heat, power or potable water.

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Weather

Across Texas, Extreme Cold Brings Rolling Blackouts, Traffic Accidents And Business Closures

Rhonda Fanning, Texas Standard / Jill Ament, Texas Standard / Shelly Brisbin, Texas Standard

Posted on February 15, 2021 · Some parts of the state have seen colder temperatures and more snow than they have in decades.

Tags arctic blast dallas san antonio snow Winter Storm

Energy & Environment

2 Million Texas Households Without Power As Massive Winter Storm Drives Demand For Electricity

Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune / Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune / ELVIA LIMÓN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 15, 2021 · Some utility companies that deliver electricity to Texans are telling customers to expect power outages through Monday night and potentially into Tuesday.

Tags centerpoint electrical grid energy ice power snow storm

Houston Matters

Bracing For Frigid Weather (Feb. 12, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 12, 2021 · On Friday's show: The latest on frigid weather rolling into Greater Houston, and why you should care what some COVID testing sites are charging your health insurance.

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Houston Matters

No National Anthem At A Dallas Mavericks Game: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 12, 2021 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Weather

Freeze Warning Issued For Harris County

HPM Digital Team

Posted on November 13, 2018 · The freeze warning is in effect from midnight to 9:00 am Wednesday.

Tags bush intercontinental airport College Station houston National Weather Service NWS snow

Business

What Impact Does The Winter Storm Shutdown Have On Houston’s Economy?

Florian Martin

Posted on January 17, 2018 · The icy roads have essentially shut down the city for two days now

Tags houston ice Icepocalypse2018 snow texas weather Winter Storm winter weather

News

UPDATE: Atlanta Airport Travelers Face Security Delays

Associated Press

Posted on January 17, 2018 · Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says on Twitter that he's declared a state of emergency across the state "due to the winter weather and dangerous conditions"

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News

Across The South, It’s Snow, Ice And Record-Breaking Cold

Jay Reeves, Associated Press / JANELLE COGAN, AP

Posted on January 17, 2018 · Officials urged people to stay off the roads if possible, and to bundle up if they ventured outside

Tags Alabama ice Louisiana low temperatures snow South texas winter weather

News

Huge Swath Of US Hit By Winter Storm, Bringing Snow, Cold

Associated Press

Posted on January 4, 2018 · The storm has resulted in thousands of canceled flights

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News

WATCH: Christmas Brings Northeast Blizzard, Bitter Cold In Midwest

Associated Press / PBS NewsHour

Posted on December 26, 2017 · The National Weather Service says it's only the sixth time since 1884 that downtown Portland had measurable snow on a Dec. 25

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News

Houston Buried In Snow Excitement On Social Media

Matthew Prendergast

Posted on December 8, 2017 · Houstonians couldn't believe their eyes Friday morning, and took to social media to share their awe

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Residents from the greater Houston area woke up to snow on December 8, 2017.

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WATCH: Greater Houston Wakes Up To Snow And The Ice Impacts Some Major Roadways

HPM Digital Team

Posted on December 8, 2017 · Weather experts say light snow started falling just before 4:00 a.m.

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Weather

Photo Gallery: Winter Storm Stella Makes Its Way Across The Northeast

Associated Press

Posted on March 14, 2017 · Houston may have hot summers, but at least we avoided Stella.

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Joe Biden tours El Paso for first border visit of his presidency

URIEL J. GARCÍA, Texas Tribune / Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune

Posted on January 9, 2023 · He was greeted by Gov. Greg Abbott upon arrival at the El Paso airport. Abbott has been a chief critic of Biden’s immigration policies and has frequently called on him to visit the border over the past year.

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Immigration

Ahead of Biden’s visit to Texas, White House announces new efforts to curb unauthorized immigration

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on January 5, 2023 · Immigrant rights groups slammed the plan as ineffective and redundant.

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Transportation

Southwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer points

NPR

Posted on January 4, 2023 · Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.

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Weather

Houston plumbers say these simple tips will keep your pipes from freezing

Jack Williams

Posted on December 21, 2022 · Local plumbing experts say although residents should be aware of the potential risk that comes with freezing temperatures, most homes across Houston should fare much better this time around.

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