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Officials with ERCOT say the power grid is producing more power than ever but Texans are also using more than ever.
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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.
At one point more than 150,000 customers were without power across Texas and Louisiana as a powerful winter storm continued moving through the states Sunday and early Monday morning.
One week after the city of Arlington was hit by an EF-2 tornado, nonprofit Arlington Charities finally got their power back on.
What Mansfield Police called, "joy-riding suspects" lost control and struck a utility pole and another driver near Matlock and Fairhaven.
Powerful storms barreled through Azle over the weekend, forcing dozens of people from their homes and canceling in-person classes for students at one school on Monday.
Two people are recovering after being electrocuted in a North Richland Hills residential neighborhood.
Despite multiple reports of downed trees, fences and several downed power lines only eight homes sustained moderate damage in the area, according to police.
The declaration includes Cass, Cameron, Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Erath, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Panola, Rains, Rockwall, Rusk, Tarrant, Van Zandt and Wood counties.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Dallas and resulting storm damage has closed schools across North Texas.
Dallas Police are being pressed for answers after two small children were left in a northeast Dallas apartment for several days following their parents' murders.
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
The shooting happened at around 8:40 p.m. on June 30 in the southbound lanes near Risinger Road in Fort Worth.
If you don't have a locking gas cap it's easy for someone with the right equipment to get access to what you might've just paid up to a $100 for at the pump.
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
About half say the shooting has made them more likely to support some gun restrictions, but partisan divides remain
The strategy adds to a public messaging campaign that will double its volume starting Friday, as the city faces some of the driest conditions it's had on July 4 in about a decade.
Millions of people are traveling this holiday weekend, so be prepared for crowds if you're one of them.
A Waxahachie man was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday after a jury convicted him of sexually abusing a four-year-old girl.
Dallas Police are being pressed for answers after two small children were left in a northeast Dallas apartment for several days following their parents' murders.
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
The shooting happened at around 8:40 p.m. on June 30 in the southbound lanes near Risinger Road in Fort Worth.
If you don't have a locking gas cap it's easy for someone with the right equipment to get access to what you might've just paid up to a $100 for at the pump.
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
If you live in Texas, you're more likely to get these calls than any other state. If you live in the 214- or 817- area codes, you live in one of the most targeted metro areas in the country.
In the past six months, federal investigators said they have seen an explosion of handgun switches in North Texas.
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
A new poll from CBS News and YouGov looked at an array of issues and subjects surrounding the state of Texas. Jack Fink broke down the results with the Director of Surveys for CBS News, Anthony Salvanto
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
About half say the shooting has made them more likely to support some gun restrictions, but partisan divides remain
The court "took a sledgehammer to one of EPA's most important tools," one climate advocate said.
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
Researchers found that cities that already had a large share of remote workers before the pandemic tended to attract even more after the pandemic shutdowns.
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, experts say it's best to get out the door early, and if you can't, you can end up doubling your travel time.
There have been a total of 12 monkeypox cases identified in Texas residents. Three of those patients said they did not travel out of state when they were exposed to monkeypox.
For rape survivors, to a woman recently diagnosed with advanced cancer and in her first trimester, the fear is real.
Advocates for survivors of domestic violence say limiting access to safe, legal abortions will have devastating consequences for those suffering abuse.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protections for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
American said revenue per seat will jump by up to 22% compared with 2019, easily beating an earlier forecast of up 14% to 16%.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
The program will provide 34 ounces of free, frozen donor human milk to families who can't find formula.
"I always had a dream that I could run, jump, and play with friends and family," 14-year-old Lilly Biagini said. "Today is a dream come true."
Next up, the Rangers have a three-game series with the New York Mets.
Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial Friday by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges, about 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport.
Brad Miller hit a two-run single against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the ninth time in a row, 4-2 on Wednesday to hand Zack Wheeler his first loss in two months.
The Dallas Stars named Pete DeBoer as the team's head coach on Tuesday. This comes after DeBoer was fired from coaching the Las Vegas Knights on May 16.
Two charges of sexual assault and child endangerment or abandonment against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy were dismissed.
Jennifer Hudson, who produced the Best Musical winner "A Strange Loop," became the 17th ever EGOT winner.
Keith, an eight-time Country Music Awards winner, delivered the news to his fans on his Instagram page on Sunday, emphasizing that he is going to take a break from performing to spend more time with his family.
McKinney has signed a contract for a statue that will commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the movie "Benji."
Roshunda Jones-Koumba will receive the 2022 Excellence in Theatre Education Award at the Tony Awards.
The skies will be clear by the Fourth of July.
If you don't have a locking gas cap it's easy for someone with the right equipment to get access to what you might've just paid up to a $100 for at the pump.
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
A new poll from CBS News and YouGov looked at an array of issues and subjects surrounding the state of Texas. Jack Fink broke down the results with the Director of Surveys for CBS News, Anthony Salvanto
The majority of Texans think that there should be more scrutiny into the police response to the massacre.
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.