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Winter storms
Texas' ag industry faces hundreds of millions in losses after deep freeze
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 26, 2021
And those hits ripple through to grocery stores, where there are still some limits on buying things like milk and eggs.
Texas governor pledges to "mandate and fund" winterization of power grid
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 25, 2021
While the mandate deals with the power problem, gas and water are not addressed.
In Texas, first it was no electricity, then no water, now burst pipes
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 19, 2021
By the middle of the week, the Austin Fire Department had already responded to some 700 burst pipe complaints.
Running an online business ... when the power goes out
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Feb 18, 2021
Jess Evans, who runs an Austin trivia company, is "so cold and so worried about the business." A strong internet connection is her priority.
Deep freeze has Texas ranchers concerned about food, water for cattle
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 18, 2021
The state is limiting natural gas to human resource use, like heating homes.
Winter storms interrupt COVID vaccine distribution
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 17, 2021
In Austin, as well as at distribution hubs in San Antonio and Dallas, vaccine operations have been paused again Wednesday.
Texas blackouts during deep freeze highlight grid challenges
by
Scott Tong
Feb 16, 2021
When it comes to electric power grids, supply and demand need to be in balance.
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"We could see our breath indoors": How some Texans are coping
Feb 16, 2021
The power's been on and off for almost two days for millions in the Lone Star State.
Cold snaps mean way more demand for natural gas
by
Jed Kim
Jan 3, 2018
There’s plenty of natural gas available to heat and power homes through the cold spell that’s gripping much of the U.S. The problem is getting it where it’s needed, and hiccups in that process can mean price spikes. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.