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U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Dallas County's Health and Human Services division is providing utility payment assistance.
For Texans wanting to take a peek at the state's peak demand records, it's as easy as a quick click.
To ease load on aging grid, state program offers energy credits to bitcoin miners to curtail their power consumption.
The price hikes come as demand for electricity in the Lone Star State has soared in recent weeks.
Even though smart meters have been around for years, they still make some Texans uneasy.
ERCOT is warning that peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount that can be generated.
Grid operators cautioned Wednesday the state won't have enough on-demand power generation to meet the need during peak hours this summer.
"We are much better off today," said ERCOT's interim CEO.
The ice buildup on trees can really cause problems. Oncor said once it gets to about a quarter of an inch to a half inch - branches can snap on to power lines.
For the last 24 hours, Andrew Ventura's truck has served as a second home.
ERCOT says it's ready for this winter weather system, with enough supply to meet forecasted demand. However, you may be seeing some localized power outages.
Oncor said there have not been widespread power outages so far but that they're prepared if it happens.
Some state lawmakers are criticizing a recommended plan by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to make the state's electric grid more reliable as the population continues to grow.
Investigators were still working to determine a motive, but the county sheriff said those responsible "knew exactly what they were doing" and that the attack was "targeted."
The nonpartisan, non-profit Climate Central has conducted an analysis of major power outages affecting 50,000 customers or more from 2000-2021.
Almost 2.5 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Inside Body Machine Fitness in Plano there are a growing number of members who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.
At least two workers at a Houston-area oil refinery were killed when hydrogen sulfide leaked at the plant, setting off urgent warnings for nearby residents to stay indoors before authorities determined the public wasn't in danger.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel", Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Almost 2.5 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Inside Body Machine Fitness in Plano there are a growing number of members who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.
At least two workers at a Houston-area oil refinery were killed when hydrogen sulfide leaked at the plant, setting off urgent warnings for nearby residents to stay indoors before authorities determined the public wasn't in danger.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel", Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
DACA has been the subject of a years-long court battle and remains in legal jeopardy due to a lawsuit by Texas and other Republican-led states that oppose the policy.
According to Commissioner John Wiley Price, cost is an important factor.
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was charged with planning a terrorist attack in the U.S. on Election Day.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel", Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Rodriguez says his greatest accomplishments have been mentoring and teaching the next generation of bilingual journalists, with a 100% graduation and employment rate since he began in 2009.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Amid the usual orange and black of spooky season, Angela Fincher's house is decked out to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Some may say it looks easy, though one North Texas woman proves it takes grit.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
In March of 2026, a different sport will be speeding into town.
Dozens of men and women who serve our country gushed at a chance to meet a few Cowboys.
Effective on Dec. 31, Cynt Marshall will retire as CEO and will remain a consultant of the organization through December 2025.
Tolbert, a 2022 third-round pick who barely played as a rookie, reset his personal best twice this season.
Korban Best won big for Team USA, taking home silver and bronze medals in track.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
