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The storm is wreaking havoc on the island's already fragile power grid. Heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding is continuing across the island.

"Things are all upside-down," making it hard for hurricanes to form, an expert says. But experts warn not to assume there's less risk just because the first months of hurricane season have been calm.

Although counterintuitive, persistent rain can mean more severe droughts in the future.

Critics are skeptical about whether the new rules by the Railroad Commission will prevent another catastrophe like the power grid disaster in February 2021.

While there have been improvements to the grid over the past year and a half, some of the root causes of the blackout are still unaddressed.

Austin's bus operator is letting folks experiencing homelessness get a free ride to cool off — no questions asked.

Weekend rainfall in some parts of Texas provided some relief. But climate experts hope September and October provide much-needed rainfall in most of the state.

Houstonian Sandra Edwards, who lost power for four days during the blackout, started getting electric bills this spring that are almost double what they used to be. That’s because electricity has its own supply chain — and everybody needs to get paid.

The transit agency lowered its threshold to offer free rides by about 2 degrees — to 103. As a heat wave drags on, advocates have been calling for free rides throughout August and September.

The Texas grid was built to withstand the heat, but residents who were here for the blackout last year are understandably concerned about the potential for power outages.