LIST: Shelters, warming stations across North Texas for people without power or water
Some people in North Texas are going on multiple days without heat and power. Others now have a flooded home because frozen pipes have burst. That’s why cities and many churches are offering a warm place for people to get a break.
“We’re in it alone”: Power outages leave millions of Texans desperate for heat and safety
As Texas utility operators and politicians squabbled over responsibility for "load shedding" and "rolling blackouts," many residents scrambled simply to stay warm and alive.
Arlington joins other North Texas cities in issuing boil water advisory
The city of Arlington is telling people to boil their drinking water due to low pressure caused by unprecedented demand.
ERCOT says winterizing power plants optional, power won't be fully restored until at least Thursday
ERCOT said the power could return to normal as early as Thursday, but the CEO said it’s not likely.
No, frozen wind turbines aren’t the main culprit for Texas’ power outages
Lost wind power makes up only a fraction of the reduction in power-generating capacity that has brought outages to millions of Texans across the state during a major winter storm.
Dallas Stars postpone their game Thursday due to continued power issues across the state
The Dallas Stars have postponed their third straight game at the American Airlines Center as the state continues to deal with power outages due to historic winter weather.
North Texans share warm stories of neighbors who have helped them
FOX 4's Hanna Battah is sharing stories of the generous people in North Texas to hopefully spread some of the warmth during these cold winter days.
Dallas, Fort Worth zoos are closed until Friday
The biggest zoos in North Texas will stay closed through at least Friday.
Many COVID-19 vaccine sites in North Texas to remain closed Wednesday due to winter weather
Most COVID-19 vaccination sites across North Texas will remain closed Wednesday after another layer of winter weather coated roads.
Issues on the roads a concern Wednesday after wintry mix comes down for much of North Texas
More snow and freezing rain fell overnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning, and could create another round of problems on North Texas roads.
NTSB to investigate deadly Fort Worth winter weather pileup on I-35W
The National Transportation Safety Board will focus on whether the TEXpress lanes were treated for ice.
Thousands without power in Tarrant County also dealing without water access
On top of endless power outages in Tarrant County, more than 200,000 people were told they didn't have access to water. Some resorted to boiling snow.
13 kids treated overnight at Cook Children’s with carbon monoxide poisoning
Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth treated at least 13 kids with carbon monoxide poisoning overnight. Some were as young as 5 years old.
What’s open in North Texas? Winter weather causes business closures, empty shelves
The big grocery store chains like Tom Thumb, HEB-Central Market and Kroger all said they’re doing their best with limited stock and staff.
North Texans head to warming stations for relief from freezing temperatures
With many hotels completely booked, cities and some churches are working to offer a warm place for people to get a break from their cold houses.
North Texans forced to get creative to stay warm during continued blackouts
The situation is getting so dire that folks are having to get creative. Some people are going to their cars in order to charge their phones and get warm. Others are lucky enough are checking into hotels.
More snow, sleet, ice expected Tuesday night, Wednesday across North Texas
Accumulations of several inches of snow are possible for parts of North Texas, which is still covered in snowfall from Sunday night and Monday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urging state lawmakers to investigate ERCOT
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a review of ERCOT's preparations and decision-making for this week and called the extended power outages during a historic statewide winter weather event unacceptable.
Texplainer: Why does Texas have its own power grid?
Basically, Texas has its own grid to avoid dealing with — you guessed it — the feds.
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.