Americans face power shutoffs and mounting debt as energy costs surge
Past-due balances are becoming a reality for many U.S. households as they struggle to keep up with costlier utility bills.
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Past-due balances are becoming a reality for many U.S. households as they struggle to keep up with costlier utility bills.
Officials said the school will reopen on Monday.
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
Virtually all of Puerto Rico spent New Year's Eve without electricity as a power outage hit the U.S. territory, but the lights are slowly coming back on for 2025.
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.
Dallas hasn't held two opening‑round picks in more than a decade.
Nearby campuses were briefly placed on lockdown as police secured the scene.
Dallas' decision to tag Pickens rather than extend him now opens the door for teams to explore trade scenarios ahead of the 2026 season.
The department updated its general orders to align with state law, but says officers still won't ask people about their immigration status.
Dallas police said at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers were called to a shooting in the 1700 block of Hemphill Drive.
Dallas hasn't held two opening‑round picks in more than a decade.
Nearby campuses were briefly placed on lockdown as police secured the scene.
Dallas' decision to tag Pickens rather than extend him now opens the door for teams to explore trade scenarios ahead of the 2026 season.
The department updated its general orders to align with state law, but says officers still won't ask people about their immigration status.
Dallas police said at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers were called to a shooting in the 1700 block of Hemphill Drive.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers.
The Cowboys hold two picks in the first round: No. 12 and No. 20.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
