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Texas governor demands answers as power outages persist week after Beryl
"Power companies along the Gulf Coast must be prepared to deal with hurricanes, to state the obvious," Texas Gov. Abbott said.
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"Power companies along the Gulf Coast must be prepared to deal with hurricanes, to state the obvious," Texas Gov. Abbott said.
The slow pace of restoring power in America's fourth-largest city has put CenterPoint Energy, Houston's utility provider, under mounting scrutiny over whether it was sufficiently prepared for Beryl.
Over 2,000 customers are currently without power, including The Star, Omni and Keurig-Dr Pepper.
As of Monday evening, about 3,000 customers in North Texas are still without power.
Tthe outage is affecting businesses through Preston Road, including Prosper High School, Children's Health and the Prosper ISD Natatorium.
Thousands in the DFW area are without power.
Outages remain to the south of the metroplex for now.
The high winds and extremely cold temperatures leading to thousands of power outages across North Texas today.
Officials with ERCOT say the power grid is producing more power than ever but Texans are also using more than ever.
The intersection of Calmont and Alta Mere is completely closed after a car hit a traffic light, threatening to knock out power lines.
There will be no classes at Grand Prairie High School today.
The Executive Director of the Texas Railroad Commission found himself on the hot seat Tuesday after state lawmakers heard about a potential loophole that some worry will place Texans at risk this winter.
Royse City experienced a citywide power outage after an 18-wheeler hit a major transmission line, police said.
The class of 2021 at a high school in Texas will never forget their graduation ceremony, part of which was spent in the dark.
Strong storms and heavy rain on Wednesday morning brought damaging winds and frequent lightning that resulted in tens of thousands across the Metroplex losing power.
More than half a million Texans are still under boil water notices, or have no water at all because of burst pipes, more than a week after a deadly winter storm moved through the state.
It was a failure. Millions of Texans were left without power at a time when they needed it the most. While the winter storms like those that hit Texas last week are rare, it's not out of the question that it could happen again.
An electricity and gas provider based in Texas, Just Energy, warned that the financial impact of the winter storm that moved through the state could force it out of business.
President Joe Biden says he is making a major disaster declaration for Texas that will clear the way for more federal resources, and plans to visit the state at a time when he won't be interfering with the disaster response.
ERCOT -- Texas' electric grid operator -- say the system has returned to normal for the first time since a winter storm knocked out power to more than 4 million customers.
After some four days of many Texans living in the dark and cold, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that it expects to come out of emergency conditions Friday morning.
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
"I was prepared for a lot of these scenarios, but just the total length of outage is the most dangerous."
Sugar Land Fire and EMS spokesman Doug Adolph said that when firefighters arrived after the call at about 2 a.m., the house was fully engulfed.
"I'm wearing several layers of clothes to keep my body warm," said Collin County resident Clint Cash.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
While the city of Dallas is non-partisan and run by a city manager, it is the largest in the U.S. with a Republican mayor.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
After four years in college and five years in the minors, the versatile 28-year-old Cleveland Guardians player made the All-Star team in his first full season in the big leagues.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
While the city of Dallas is non-partisan and run by a city manager, it is the largest in the U.S. with a Republican mayor.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
After four years in college and five years in the minors, the versatile 28-year-old Cleveland Guardians player made the All-Star team in his first full season in the big leagues.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Three Republican National Convention delegates from North Texas discuss former President Trump entering the convention hall two days after being shot, his Vice President pick, and more.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
The defending champions won seven of their last 10 games to enter the All-Star break in third place in the AL West.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
The Republican National Convention continues on Wednesday at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, where the focus is expected to be on foreign policy.
During the public comment portion of the Fort Worth ISD school board meeting, parents expressed concerns about Superintendent Angelica Ramsey's performance.
Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way.
Law enforcement said the gunman who shot at former President Trump worked at a nursing home and asked for the day off Saturday.
There is a good chance for some much-appreciated rain on Thursday.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.