Texas' plight exposes vulnerability of power grids to climate change, experts say
Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.
Texas man reportedly freezes to death in his recliner
As Texas suffered through days of power outages, a man reportedly froze to death in his recliner with his wife clinging to life beside him.
11-year-old Texas boy suspected of dying of hypothermia in bed
An 11-year-old Texas boy is believed to have died of hypothermia in his bed during the extended power outage due to a devastating storm and record low temperatures.
Now in Texas, former Wisconsinites push through winter storm
Wisconsinites are among those suffering in the Lone Star State, dealing with power outages and a lack of food and water.
Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond
A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.
Beleaguered Texas hospitals with no water evacuate patients amid winter storm power outages
Some hospitals in Texas were dealing with water shortages, loss of heat and have even been forced to evacuate patients following a deadly blast of winter weather this week.
More than 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters
Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.
National Bobblehead HOF and Museum unveils viral 'Zoom cat' set
The viral moment came when a Texas lawyer appeared as a cat during a virtual court session that was being held on Zoom.
‘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.
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.
Nurse escapes crushed car in deadly Fort Worth pileup, continues walking to work
A North Texas woman walked away from the deadly Fort Worth pileup and went straight to the hospital. But it wasn’t because she was injured. She was heading to work.
Human trafficking hunt: Sheriff seeks tanker with 80 reportedly inside
Federal, state and local authorities in Texas are searching for a tanker truck days after a 911 caller in the San Antonio area reported dozens of people were trapped inside it.
Woman takes matters into her own hands tackling suspect who fled from Lake Jackson police
One woman took matters into her own hands and tackled a suspect who was fleeing from Lake Jackson police.
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.
‘I’m not a cat’: Lawyer can’t remove Zoom filter during virtual court appearance
Attorney Rod Ponton is now laughing over his Zoom fail when he couldn’t remove his cat filter for court.
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.
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.
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.
Drugs worth $1.6 million seized at Texas border found in shipments of cabinets, toilet paper
The alleged drugs - estimated to have a street value of $1.6 million - were found in three separate shipments coming in from Mexico: vinyl samples, kitchen cabinets and toilet paper.
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.