Power restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after New Year's Eve blackout
Virtually all of Puerto Rico spent New Year's Eve without electricity as a power outage hit the U.S. territory, but the lights are slowly coming back on for 2025.
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Virtually all of Puerto Rico spent New Year's Eve without electricity as a power outage hit the U.S. territory, but the lights are slowly coming back on for 2025.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Dallas County's Health and Human Services division is providing utility payment assistance.
For Texans wanting to take a peek at the state's peak demand records, it's as easy as a quick click.
To ease load on aging grid, state program offers energy credits to bitcoin miners to curtail their power consumption.
The price hikes come as demand for electricity in the Lone Star State has soared in recent weeks.
Even though smart meters have been around for years, they still make some Texans uneasy.
ERCOT is warning that peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount that can be generated.
Grid operators cautioned Wednesday the state won't have enough on-demand power generation to meet the need during peak hours this summer.
"We are much better off today," said ERCOT's interim CEO.
The ice buildup on trees can really cause problems. Oncor said once it gets to about a quarter of an inch to a half inch - branches can snap on to power lines.
For the last 24 hours, Andrew Ventura's truck has served as a second home.
ERCOT says it's ready for this winter weather system, with enough supply to meet forecasted demand. However, you may be seeing some localized power outages.
Oncor said there have not been widespread power outages so far but that they're prepared if it happens.
Some state lawmakers are criticizing a recommended plan by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to make the state's electric grid more reliable as the population continues to grow.
Investigators were still working to determine a motive, but the county sheriff said those responsible "knew exactly what they were doing" and that the attack was "targeted."
The nonpartisan, non-profit Climate Central has conducted an analysis of major power outages affecting 50,000 customers or more from 2000-2021.
Organizers said the movement is much more than a march. They have plans for the future, which possibly includes a lawsuit.
President Trump's dismantling of Voice of America could lead to the spread of foreign propaganda and disinformation, advocates for the broadcaster warn.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2.
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
Organizers said the movement is much more than a march. They have plans for the future, which possibly includes a lawsuit.
President Trump's dismantling of Voice of America could lead to the spread of foreign propaganda and disinformation, advocates for the broadcaster warn.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2.
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
The I-Team followed the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office's human trafficking unit as it offered help to the women and men caught in prostitution stings.
Dozens of videos are posted to an account under the name Ahmer Saeed, featuring frightened sales staff along for the ride.
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
In one Tarrant County ZIP code, nearly two out of every 100 newborns aren't surviving their first year of life.
Organizers said the movement is much more than a march. They have plans for the future, which possibly includes a lawsuit.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
The Republican Party of New Mexico said its headquarters was targeted Sunday in what it called a "deliberate act of arson
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, praised President Trump's move to impose tariffs on vehicles, while noting that "tariffs aren't the total solution."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Three top chefs faced off in Dallas in a "Chopped" style competition, creating fiber-packed, cancer-fighting dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month.
Evan White died from colon cancer days before his 29th birthday.
A group of North Texas moms are stressing a fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone.
As of March 25, the outbreak in Texas was up to 327 cases.
Many allergy sufferers in North Texas are buzzing about a sweet remedy.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
A one-of-a-kind Dallas small business is aiming to change the way you think about scent with a focus on clean beauty and the science behind fragrance.
The lack of affordable, high-quality childcare options is not only impacting working families, but the economy too.
These changes will take place May 28, right before the busy summer travel season.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2.
Dallas moved 1 1/2 games ahead of idle Phoenix for the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. The Bulls missed a chance to move closer to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.
Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament's West Region final.
Hailey Van Lith scored 12 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
"The Chosen" is a multi-season television drama series that brings the life and ministry of Jesus Christ to the screen.
Filming of the second season of "Landman" is underway in North Texas and you could be an extra in one of the shows.
Police bodycam video shows the moments after "Bachelor" Sean Lowe was attacked by his own dog.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
