Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm
Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.
Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.
‘Watch your pets’: Man plunges into frozen pool to rescue dog who fell through ice
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Video of an owner rescuing his dog from a frozen pool in Texas is a timely reminder to keep a close watch on your pets amid winter weather.
Record-setting winter storm charges across the US, with 2nd storm on the way
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.
A major winter storm left in its wake record-setting low temperatures across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest saw rare snow, a major blackout is ongoing in Texas and at the rough edge of the arctic blast, a deadly tornado ripped through a North Carolina town.
Pipes burst, flood Uptown Dallas apartment parking garage
Frozen pipes burst and flooded the third floor of an Uptown Dallas apartment complex parking garage. Some vehicles are now frozen in and the residents are without power and water.
Frozen pipes burst and flooded the third floor of an Uptown Dallas apartment complex parking garage. Some vehicles are now frozen in and the residents are without power and water.
HPD: Woman, girl die from carbon monoxide poisoning after car was left running for heat
Houston police say two people died and two people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning after a car was left running in an attached garage to try to create heat when the power was out.
Houston police say two people died and two people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning after a car was left running in an attached garage to try to create heat when the power was out.
Grandmother, 3 children dead after Sugar Land house fire
A grandmother and three elementary-age children have died after a house fire in Sugar Land, officials said.
A grandmother and three elementary-age children have died after a house fire in Sugar Land, officials said.
'Things will likely get worse': 2 dead, millions without power in Texas as temperatures plummet
A frigid blast of winter weather across the U.S. has left more than 2 million people in Texas without power.
A frigid blast of winter weather across the U.S. has left more than 2 million people in Texas without power.
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter for crash that killed Dallas PD officer
A 32-year-old man has been charged for a crash that resulted in the death of a Dallas PD officer who was working another crash scene early Saturday morning.
A 32-year-old man has been charged for a crash that resulted in the death of a Dallas PD officer who was working another crash scene early Saturday morning.
Victims identified, survivors recall terrifying scene as cars piled up in Fort Worth
More details are being released about the victims of the chain-reaction crash in Fort Worth Thursday and the survivors who had to wait for hours to be rescued.
More details are being released about the victims of the chain-reaction crash in Fort Worth Thursday and the survivors who had to wait for hours to be rescued.
JJ Watt, Houston Texans have "mutually agreed to part ways"
The Houston Texans and defensive end JJ Watt announced that they have “mutually agreed to part ways.”
The Houston Texans and defensive end JJ Watt announced that they have “mutually agreed to part ways.”
6 dead, dozens injured in I-35W pileup in Fort Worth involving 135 vehicles
Officials said six people were pronounced dead following the pileup crash, which stretched for nearly a mile in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35W near Northside Drive north of downtown.
Officials said six people were pronounced dead following the pileup crash, which stretched for nearly a mile in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35W near Northside Drive north of downtown.
Texas attorney, judge in viral Zoom mishap glad to lift spirits
An attorney in west Texas who went viral after his a Zoom mishap in which he appeared as a cat says he's glad he was able to lift some spirits.
An attorney in west Texas who went viral after his a Zoom mishap in which he appeared as a cat says he's glad he was able to lift some spirits.
Texas lieutenant governor announces bill protecting national anthem
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a bill Wednesday introduced to ensure that the national anthem is performed at all publicly funded events
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a bill Wednesday introduced to ensure that the national anthem is performed at all publicly funded events
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Texas department apologizes after mistakenly sending Amber Alert featuring 'Chucky' doll
The emergency message was sent out on Friday and included the "Child's Play" horror series villain along with his fictional child, Glen, reports said.
The emergency message was sent out on Friday and included the "Child's Play" horror series villain along with his fictional child, Glen, reports said.
Republican group puts up billboards calling on Ted Cruz to resign
The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
The group is targeting members of Congress, like Senator Ted Cruz, who they believe played a role in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Texas police chief resigns amid alleged Facebook mistress drama
A Texas police chief has reportedly resigned amid social media accusations regarding his allegedly duplicitous personal life.
A Texas police chief has reportedly resigned amid social media accusations regarding his allegedly duplicitous personal life.
Pediatrician killed by other doctor remembered by family, patients
The pediatrician who was killed by another doctor is being remembered as a woman who radiated light, love, and joy.
The pediatrician who was killed by another doctor is being remembered as a woman who radiated light, love, and joy.
Sandy Hook parent "looks forward" to facing Alex Jones in court
For years, the group peddled claims on its massive online platform that the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting was a “hoax.”
For years, the group peddled claims on its massive online platform that the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting was a “hoax.”