Cold Weather

Most of Texas has been hit by cold temperatures that could last through Friday.

City properties will serve as warming centers for unsheltered Austinites all day Friday amid freezing temperatures.

In an on overview published ahead of its full report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that 2021 ranked the third costliest on record for such events.

Customers can pick up free meter keys, hose bib covers and winter preparedness tip sheets at two of Austin’s customer service centers while supplies last.

After February’s storm, some people are buying items they didn’t think they’d need before, like proper winter clothes or even backup generators, if they can afford them.

According to a seasonal report, the grid is well positioned to supply enough power to meet demand under normal and moderately challenging winter conditions. But extreme weather could cause more blackouts.

In this episode of The Disconnect, we visit a Texas gas power plant that is preparing for winter, talk about the drama in Austin as lawmakers and oil and gas regulators square off over policy, and ask the question: Is Texas ready for another big freeze?

Oil and gas regulators at the Railroad Commission of Texas cleared the way for $3.4 billion to be paid to natural gas companies by raising bills for ratepayers.

Drought conditions in the spring further stressed bee populations, and that could drive up honey prices.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released some findings on Thursday from an investigation into February's deadly winter storm and blackouts. Regulators faulted Texas energy policy for much of the disaster.