Second major winter storm threatens wide swath of U.S.
Almost 3 million homes and businesses in Texas had no power as a new problem emerged: a wave of water restrictions resulting from the lack of electricity.
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4,000 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from freezing Texas waters
Volunteers are racing to save the state's sea turtles as thousands suffer from hypothermia.
Troops to head to Texas to help with vaccinations in wake of storm
Power outages resulting from unusually heavy snow and ice temporarily threatened vaccine supplies in the Lone Star State.
Storm that left millions without power spreads into New England, Deep South
Millions of people remained without power amid subfreezing temperatures, and authorities warned of treacherous travel conditions in many states.
Austin mayor: Vulnerable residents need power "now" after storm leaves millions in the dark
Texas is the only state in the continental U.S. that has its own power grid. Unlike the Eastern and Western power grid networks, which serve the rest of the country, Texas' power grid is not subject to federal regulation.
Winter storm kills at least 11, leaves millions without power
Frigid temperatures kept their grip on Texas, where some four million homes and businesses had outages.
Severe winter weather blasts states
A severe winter storm is blasting much of the U.S. with heavy snow, freezing rain, ice and some of the coldest temperatures in years. Several states have declared emergencies as officials warn residents to stay home. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest.
Winter storms sweep across the country
At least 160 million people are under winter weather alerts as a massive snow storm and blasts of arctic air make their way down to the Gulf Coast. Mireya Villarreal has the latest.
All 254 Texas counties under winter storm warning
Up to 400 record cold temperatures are possible across the country through the middle of the week.
Veterans and families face food shortage
A food pantry in Texas that serves veterans and struggling military families is now in dire need of help itself. The donations the pantry relies on are disappearing as others continue to struggle throughout the pandemic. Janet Shamlian has more.
Texas mom tackles man on police dashcam video
A mom in Lake Jackson, Texas pulled off a football move to protect her children. Police dashcam footage shows Phyliss Pena tackling a man in the middle of her street last month. The suspect is accused of peeping into the bedroom window of her 15-year-old daughter. They held the suspect until officers caught up. The police chief wants to meet with Pena to commend her, and said he might even send her a job application.
Video captures Texas mom tackling suspected peeping Tom
"The cop fist-bumped me and he was like, 'Hey, so I heard the Texans are looking for a new linebacker,'" Phyllis Pena said.
At least 6 killed in massive car pileup in Texas
The Fort Worth Fire Department said the pileup left multiple people trapped in their cars.
"Heartbreaking" 911 calls prompt search for 80 trapped migrants
"You're literally hearing people that believe they're moments away from death," Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar told CBS News.
Polar vortex brings icy air to parts of U.S.
Much of the country is facing a blast of bitterly cold weather Wednesday morning. Along with a series of snowstorms threatening the East and Midwest, an icy mass of air will dive down from western Canada, reaching as far south as Texas by the weekend. Meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning" with more.
Representative Ron Wright dies after COVID diagnosis
Republican Congressman Ron Wright of Texas died Sunday weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19. His wife is still fighting the disease. The Texas Tribune's Washington bureau chief Abby Livingston joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on Wright's road to Congress, his yearslong battle with cancer and what may become of the 6th District congressional seat.
Congressman Ron Wright dies after COVID diagnosis
Texas Republican Representative Ron Wright died Sunday at age 67, about two weeks after contracting COVID-19. The first sitting member of Congress to die of the virus, Wright had previously been treated for lung cancer. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
2003: Tulia, Texas
A small Texas town saw 13% of its black population arrested and charged with dealing cocaine. But a state judge in 2003 said the investigator behind the arrests was "the most devious, non-responsive law enforcement witness this court has witnessed in 25 years on the bench in Texas."
SpaceX rocket explodes in test flight
SpaceX launched a prototype Starship rocket from its flight facility in Boca Chica, Texas, successfully sending the booster up some 6 miles as planned. But the unpiloted test flight ended with a spectacular explosion when the rocket failed to right itself and slow down enough for a tail-first landing. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Restaurant draws fans with roadside messages
A small Texas restaurant is gaining a global audience — not for what’s on its menu, but rather the message it sends every day. Janet Shamlian takes a look at El Arroyo in Austin, and the sign outside it that’s drawing admirers and serving up smiles.
11 soldiers sick after drinking antifreeze chemical, Army says
Two of the soldiers were in critical condition, and all 11 were receiving medical care at an Army hospital, the Army said.
Fort Bliss officials give update on 11 injured soldiers
Officials at Fort Bliss provided an update Friday on the condition of 11 soldiers who fell ill on Thursday. A spokesperson said a preliminary investigation found the soldiers fell ill after ingesting ethylene glycol, the primary chemical found in antifreeze. Watch the remarks here.
Overcrowding could lead to COVID-19 outbreak at Texas jail, experts warn
The Harris County Jail in Houston is currently at 97% capacity, a number that officials believe puts both staff and inmates at risk.
Texas governor to help woman sick with COVID
After 14-year-old Emilian Sosa sent a letter asking for access to a last-ditch COVID-19 treatment for his severely ill mother, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Wednesday that the equipment had been located. Sosa's mother is expected to be transported to the new hospital shortly. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Texas teen's desperate plea to help mom with COVID
The teen's mom needs a unique form of life support called ECMO to add oxygen to the blood, giving the lungs time to heal – and he raised thousands of dollars to help her get it.
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