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Tag: Winter Storm Uri

Winter Storm Uri Anniversary

One year later, many question the ‘official’ number of deaths linked to the Texas blackout

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on February 15, 2022 · There may be many deaths that have yet to be recognized. One statistician recommends the state commission an independent review.

Tags death toll Department of Health and Human Services winter freeze Winter Storm Uri

Winter Storm Uri Anniversary

Low-income Texans are still reeling from the winter storm. There’s no guarantee the next time will be better

Kyra Buckley / Caroline Love

Posted on February 14, 2022 · A year ago, temperatures across the state plummeted, in many cases to below freezing. Low-income Texans were hit hardest, and now they’re more vulnerable than ever.

Tags anniversary ercot Winter Storm Winter Storm Uri

Energy

Is Texas ready for another severe winter storm? Voters are split, a UH study finds

Caroline Love

Posted on February 4, 2022 · Among respondents, 53% believe and 47% do not believe laws passed during the 2021 legislative session improved grid reliability in the wake of last year's deadly winter storm.

Tags Ed Hirs Electric Grid ercot Houston winter storm Texas electric grid Winter Storm Uri

Party Politics

Party Politics: 2021, The Year In Review

Troy Schulze

Posted on December 17, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

Tags Antonio Arellano Brandon Rottinghaus ercot Freeze Jay Aiyer Jerónimo Cortina madlin mekelburg Winter Storm Uri

Energy & Environment

Chevron Faces $85 Million Federal Lawsuit In Wake Of February Winter Storm

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on July 13, 2021 · A Houston gas marketing company alleges Chevron breached their contract when the energy company failed to deliver natural gas during the February winter freeze.

Tags Cailip Gas Marketing LLC chevron Winter Storm Winter Storm Uri

Energy & Environment

Lawmakers Have Until Saturday To Make Changes To The State’s Troubled Electric Grid

Kyra Buckley

Posted on May 28, 2021 · Multiple bills in response to the deadly blackouts, which killed at least 30 people in Harris County, have already passed — but in different forms. Legislators now have until end of day Saturday to reconcile the differences.

Tags 2021 Texas Legislature Sandra Haverlah sb3 Senate Bill 3 Texas Consumer Association winter freeze Winter Storm Uri

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