Power Outages

The National Weather Service says the Austin area could see 45 mph winds Tuesday. Austin Energy warns that could lead to more downed tree limbs — and more power outages.

The Shah family has been without power for a week. The outage comes nearly two years to the day after their mother died of hypothermia.

As Austinities are trying to stay warm, they're also trying to keep their food cold. Here's how to properly store your food during a power outage and assess whether it's safe to eat.

A seasonal report from ERCOT shows the grid should hold up under normal winter conditions. But there are scenarios in which the grid operator would need to institute blackouts like it did in 2021.

ERCOT warned that extreme heat and low wind power output could strain the grid Monday afternoon.

A year ago, temperatures across the state plummeted, in many cases to below freezing. Low-income Texans were hit hardest, and now they’re more vulnerable than ever.

There may be many deaths that have yet to be recognized. One statistician recommends the state commission an independent review.

More extreme weather can mean extended blackouts, and it's especially disruptive for those working at home. Owners and experts offer guidance on what kind of generator to get and how to use it safely.

For some Texans, a blackout could be a death sentence. They and their supporters are calling on the state to do more to protect them.

A report from Austin's Winter Storm Task Force shows that residents struggled to get crucial information from officials and felt the city was unprepared for the catastrophe, making some lose trust in authorities.