Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm

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.

Record-setting winter storm charges across the US, with 2nd storm on the way

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

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.

At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado

At least 3 killed, 10 injured in North Carolina tornado

A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.

A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction.

Grandmother, 3 children dead after Sugar Land house fire

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.

Ice dams, leaks becoming an issue for homeowners during winter

Ice dams, leaks becoming an issue for homeowners during winter

The snow, cold and ice aren't just making a mess of driveways and sidewalks but also leading to ice dams and leaks.

The snow, cold and ice aren't just making a mess of driveways and sidewalks but also leading to ice dams and leaks.

Ahead of potential new ice storm, people in Burlington County make preparations

Ahead of potential new ice storm, people in Burlington County make preparations

In treacherous winter weather conditions, officials always provide the travel advice – stay home. People were out ahead of the ice, buying the last of the salt, in anticipation of yet another storm.

In treacherous winter weather conditions, officials always provide the travel advice – stay home. People were out ahead of the ice, buying the last of the salt, in anticipation of yet another storm.

Folks in Burlington County prepping for the next ice storm
video

Folks in Burlington County prepping for the next ice storm

Hank Flynn reports on the people out Monday buying salt for the next round of icy weather headed to the Delaware Valley.

Hank Flynn reports on the people out Monday buying salt for the next round of icy weather headed to the Delaware Valley.

Delaware Valley experiences icy Valentine's Day, but only due to weather

Delaware Valley experiences icy Valentine's Day, but only due to weather

The icy conditions from Saturday’s freezing rain continued to cause issues Sunday on the streets from South Philadelphia to Old City to Center City.

The icy conditions from Saturday’s freezing rain continued to cause issues Sunday on the streets from South Philadelphia to Old City to Center City.