Houston-area woman sues Griddy for over $1B after high electric bills from winter storm
A Houston-area woman is suing the utility company Griddy for over $1 billion, according to a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court.
A Houston-area woman is suing the utility company Griddy for over $1 billion, according to a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court.
Texas resident has nearly $17,000 deducted from bank account by energy company following winter storm
The 'Griddy' energy company said payments can be made in installments with no other imminent solutions.
The 'Griddy' energy company said payments can be made in installments with no other imminent solutions.
Train carrying fuel explodes after colliding with 18-wheeler in Texas
A train collided with an 18-wheeler Tuesday morning in Texas, causing a massive explosion that was caught on video.
A train collided with an 18-wheeler Tuesday morning in Texas, causing a massive explosion that was caught on video.
President Joe Biden to visit Houston on Friday
President Joe Biden will travel to Houston this week to discuss recovery and relief efforts following the winter storm in Texas.
President Joe Biden will travel to Houston this week to discuss recovery and relief efforts following the winter storm in Texas.
Robbers target home of elderly Texas woman who froze to death
An 84-year-old Texas woman froze to death during the record cold last week and robbers ransacked her home after she died.
An 84-year-old Texas woman froze to death during the record cold last week and robbers ransacked her home after she died.
Man, teen dead after crash at Harris Co. underground car meet, authorities say
Authorities say a man and a teen have died after a crash during an underground car meet in northwest Harris County.
Authorities say a man and a teen have died after a crash during an underground car meet in northwest Harris County.
‘Wonderful gesture’: H-E-B allows customers to leave with free groceries after store’s power goes out
An H-E-B grocery store in Leander, Texas allowed hundreds of customers to walk out the front doors with carts full of groceries for free after the store’s power went out.
An H-E-B grocery store in Leander, Texas allowed hundreds of customers to walk out the front doors with carts full of groceries for free after the store’s power went out.
IRS extends tax deadline for Texas winter storm victims to June 15
Victims of winter storms that began Feb. 11 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Victims of winter storms that began Feb. 11 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
‘I need help’: Texans grapple with thousand-dollar electric bills
Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.
Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.
Mariachi band plays as protestors gather outside Sen. Ted Cruz's Houston home
A mariachi band played as protestors gathered outside the Houston home of Senator Ted Cruz, who came under fire last week for traveling to Cancun during a winter storm in Texas.
A mariachi band played as protestors gathered outside the Houston home of Senator Ted Cruz, who came under fire last week for traveling to Cancun during a winter storm in Texas.
Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after winter storm
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
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.
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.
Plano police say charge dropped for 18-year-old arrested while walking home from work in the snow
Rodney Reese spent a night in jail after he was arrested for being in the street while walking home from work in icy conditions during last week's winter weather.
Rodney Reese spent a night in jail after he was arrested for being in the street while walking home from work in icy conditions during last week's winter weather.
Why was Texas without power? How a winter storm pushed the state into crisis
The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.
The cold has loosened and the power’s back on for most Texans, but now burst pipes have flooded thousands of homes. And fixing pipes is one thing. Fixing a whole state is another.
Arizona man heads to Texas to help repair water damaged homes
An Arizona man took it upon himself to head to Texas to help with restoring homes with water damage during a series of winter storms that left the Lone Star State devastated with no heat and undrinkable water.
An Arizona man took it upon himself to head to Texas to help with restoring homes with water damage during a series of winter storms that left the Lone Star State devastated with no heat and undrinkable water.
Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm
A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused power outages in millions of homes and businesses.
A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused power outages in millions of homes and businesses.
Sen. Ted Cruz explains his controversial trip to Cancun during Texas winter storm
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm.
President Biden declares major disaster in Texas
The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.
The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.
Griddy customer unable to switch provider stuck with $17,000 electric bill
Electric customers across North Texas have been reaching out for help after looking at unbelievable electricity bills. One Griddy customer saw a bill of $17,000.
Electric customers across North Texas have been reaching out for help after looking at unbelievable electricity bills. One Griddy customer saw a bill of $17,000.
Winter storm food safety: What to keep and toss during power outages
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?