Mother of five dies under downtown Houston bridge during freezing temperatures
Read full article: Mother of five dies under downtown Houston bridge during freezing temperaturesThe daughter of woman who was found dead Monday evening under a bridge near Daikin Park, said she tried to convince her mother to stay with her.
Why Houston drivers may see more potholes after freezing temperatures
Read full article: Why Houston drivers may see more potholes after freezing temperaturesAs if we need any more, drivers across the Houston area may be noticing new potholes forming after the recent Texas freeze, and experts say freezing temperatures are often to blame.
Extreme weather can ripple through your community, here’s how to be ready
Read full article: Extreme weather can ripple through your community, here’s how to be readyEven mild winter storms can disrupt daily life in unexpected ways. Dr. Fares, a Water Security Professor at Prairie View A&M University, explains how extreme weather impacts food, water, energy, and health, and shares tips on how communities can prepare and stay resilient
Freezing temperatures still pose pipe risk for older homes, even without ice
Read full article: Freezing temperatures still pose pipe risk for older homes, even without iceHouston may have avoided icy roads, but freezing temperatures are still causing problems for homeowners especially those living in older homes with aging plumbing.
‘Welcome, no questions asked’: Mayor Whitmire denies rumors of ICE officials patrolling Houston warming centers
Read full article: ‘Welcome, no questions asked’: Mayor Whitmire denies rumors of ICE officials patrolling Houston warming centersHouston Mayor John Whitmire forcefully denied rumors that federal immigration agents have been monitoring warming centers across Houston.
Mayor Whitmire praises Harris County officials as city continues to fight low temperatures
Read full article: Mayor Whitmire praises Harris County officials as city continues to fight low temperaturesCommissioner Lesley Briones and Mayor John Whitmire will be on the ground Monday at Bayland Community Center to update winter storm response efforts, support residents and highlight resources available to those affected by extreme cold, officials said.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis give winter weather updates during visit at warming center
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis give winter weather updates during visit at warming centerHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, joined by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, will visit Lincoln Park Community Center in Precinct One on Monday.
How to check if your pipes are frozen and what to do immediately
Read full article: How to check if your pipes are frozen and what to do immediatelyIf you turn on the faucet and nothing comes out, there’s a good chance your pipes are frozen. The good news? Frozen doesn’t automatically mean busted, cracked, or broken.
CenterPoint Energy releases more than 500 workers to help support restoration efforts in other states
Read full article: CenterPoint Energy releases more than 500 workers to help support restoration efforts in other statesCenterPoint Energy says they have released more than 500 contract frontline electric workers to go help support other states that were hit harder by this weekend’s winter storm.
U.S. Department of Energy issues emergency order for backup resources to reduce strain on Texas grid
Read full article: U.S. Department of Energy issues emergency order for backup resources to reduce strain on Texas gridThe U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order authorizing ERCOT to deploy backup generation resources at data centers and other major facilities to reduce the load on Texas’ energy grid.
LIST: Houston closures, delayed openings for Monday due to winter weather
Read full article: LIST: Houston closures, delayed openings for Monday due to winter weatherAs an Arctic blast barrels into Southeast Texas this weekend, Houston-area businesses and event organizers are announcing closures and cancellations due to the threat of freezing temperatures and potentially dangerous conditions.
‘We were fortunate’: Harris County officials say ice was less than expected, but new threats emerging with extreme cold
Read full article: ‘We were fortunate’: Harris County officials say ice was less than expected, but new threats emerging with extreme coldHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says less ice than expected formed overnight, but new threats are emerging as extreme cold is forecasted to continue.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Office of Emergency Management provide overnight updates on winter freeze
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Office of Emergency Management provide overnight updates on winter freezeMayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston’s Office of Emergency Management are set to provide Houstonians with an overnight update as freezing conditions continue across the city.
CenterPoint crews work through winter storm to restore power across Houston area
Read full article: CenterPoint crews work through winter storm to restore power across Houston areaCenterPoint Energy says its crews are working around the clock to repair weather-related damage and restore power as freezing temperatures and icy conditions continue across the Greater Houston area.
STREAMING LIVE: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo gives update on county preparedness ahead of winter storm
Read full article: STREAMING LIVE: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo gives update on county preparedness ahead of winter stormHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will be giving an update on county preparedness ahead of the winter storm.
‘Literally an army’: CenterPoint Energy says all crews are in place as winter storm approaches
Read full article: ‘Literally an army’: CenterPoint Energy says all crews are in place as winter storm approachesCenterPoint Energy says 100 percent of its response crews are now in place as a winter storm approaches the Houston area.
Major airlines issue travel advisories for Houston airports, other cities ahead of weekend winter storm
Read full article: Major airlines issue travel advisories for Houston airports, other cities ahead of weekend winter stormMultiple airlines have issued travel advisories for a large number of airports across the country where travel may be disrupted by this weekend’s winter storm.
Houston METRO announces service shutdowns, reduced operations ahead of freeze
Read full article: Houston METRO announces service shutdowns, reduced operations ahead of freezeAs freezing temperatures and icy conditions move into the Houston area, METRO says it is taking steps to keep riders and employees safe while maintaining readiness across the transit system.
Judge extends early voting in Texas’s 18th Congressional District Runoff after winter weather closures
Read full article: Judge extends early voting in Texas’s 18th Congressional District Runoff after winter weather closuresVoters in Texas’s 18th Congressional District are encouraged to cast ballots in the runoff. Early voting hours adjusted due to an approaching winter storm.
LIST: Business closures, events cancelations this weekend in Houston due to winter threat
Read full article: LIST: Business closures, events cancelations this weekend in Houston due to winter threatAs an Arctic blast barrels into Southeast Texas this weekend, Houston-area businesses and event organizers are announcing closures and cancellations due to the threat of freezing temperatures and potentially dangerous conditions.
How Houston-area residents are protecting their pipes from the freezing weather
Read full article: How Houston-area residents are protecting their pipes from the freezing weatherAs this arctic blast rolls through the Houston area, residents are working hard to get ready for whatever comes their way. While knocking off those checklists, we want to provide tips to keep those homes in working condition. Take care of your pipes and sprinklers. It could save you lots of money in costly repairs later.
Houston winter weather: What went wrong during the 2021 freeze and how to prepare now
Read full article: Houston winter weather: What went wrong during the 2021 freeze and how to prepare nowAs another round of winter weather threatens southeast Texas, many Houstonians are reflecting on Winter Storm Uri, the devastating freeze that paralyzed the region in February 2021.
Montgomery County prepares for winter storm, officials urge residents to stay off roads
Read full article: Montgomery County prepares for winter storm, officials urge residents to stay off roadsNeighbors and officials in Montgomery County are gearing up for winter weather expected this weekend. KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel was in Conroe, where residents shared their preparations and concerns.
Is your child safe in a car seat while wearing their winter coat?
Read full article: Is your child safe in a car seat while wearing their winter coat?As temperatures drop, many parents are bundling up their children with new winter coats. But what many may not realize is that a warm, puffy jacket could actually put a baby’s life at risk, especially in Texas, where cold snaps are brief but unpredictable.
To drip or not to drip faucets? Here’s what Houston, Katy, Harris County residents should do during winter weather
Read full article: To drip or not to drip faucets? Here’s what Houston, Katy, Harris County residents should do during winter weatherIt's not quite the Shakespeare line, but it's the question on many Houston-area residents' minds as the freeze heads toward our area. So should you drip or not drip your faucets. This is what we know.
Houston residents should get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperatures
Read full article: Houston residents should get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperaturesWith bitterly cold temperatures expected across much of Texas, hopefully, you are taking steps to make sure your family, your pets, and your home are ready for the frigid weather.
Track the Texas power grid: Here’s how to monitor ERCOT’s current grid conditions in real-time
Read full article: Track the Texas power grid: Here’s how to monitor ERCOT’s current grid conditions in real-timeThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the state’s main power grid, has a dashboard that allows residents to track current conditions and usage. The timestamp of each dashboard indicates when the information was last updated, according to ERCOT’s website.
To drip or not to drip faucets? Here’s what Houston, Harris County residents should do during extreme winter weather
Read full article: To drip or not to drip faucets? Here’s what Houston, Harris County residents should do during extreme winter weatherIt's not quite the Shakespeare line, but it's the question on many Houston-area residents' minds as the freeze heads toward our area. So should you drip or not drip your faucets. This is what we know.
Don’t forget! Tips on how to protect your pipes and sprinklers from the winter weather
Read full article: Don’t forget! Tips on how to protect your pipes and sprinklers from the winter weatherAs this arctic blast rolls through the Houston area, residents are working hard to get ready for whatever comes their way.
HYPOTHERMIA: Here are the warning signs you need to look for during a freeze
Read full article: HYPOTHERMIA: Here are the warning signs you need to look for during a freezeAs temperatures plunge over the next couple of days, people in our area will be at risk of getting hypothermia when spending time outside.
Get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperatures
Read full article: Get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperaturesWith bitterly cold temperatures expected across much of Texas, hopefully you are taking steps to make sure your family, your pets, and your home are ready for the frigid weather.
Is your home winter-ready? Tips to help protect your home from freezing, icy temperatures
Read full article: Is your home winter-ready? Tips to help protect your home from freezing, icy temperaturesWith freezing temperatures headed our way next week, here are some tips on how homeowners and renters can make their homes “winter-ready.”
Track the Texas power grid: Here’s how to monitor ERCOT’s current grid conditions in real-time
Read full article: Track the Texas power grid: Here’s how to monitor ERCOT’s current grid conditions in real-timeThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the state’s main power grid, has a dashboard that allows residents to track current conditions and usage. The timestamp of each dashboard indicates when the information was last updated, according to ERCOT’s website.
To drip or not to drip those faucets? Here’s what we know from Harris County, Houston officials
Read full article: To drip or not to drip those faucets? Here’s what we know from Harris County, Houston officialsIt's not quite the Shakespeare line, but it's the question on many Houston-area residents' minds as the freeze heads toward our area. So should you drip or not drip your faucets. This is what we know.
Is your home winter-ready? Tips to help protect your home from freezing temperatures
Read full article: Is your home winter-ready? Tips to help protect your home from freezing temperaturesWith freezing temperatures headed our way next week, here are some tips on how homeowners and renters can make their homes “winter-ready.”
Get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperatures
Read full article: Get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperaturesWith bitterly cold temperatures expected across much of Texas, hopefully you are taking steps to make sure your family, your pets, and your home are ready for the frigid weather. Before you settle in to ride out this winter blast though, you should check the inside of your car to make sure you didn’t accidentally leave something outside that could cause an expensive mess.
Southwest Airlines cancellations: Passengers may be waiting for days to get on a flight
Read full article: Southwest Airlines cancellations: Passengers may be waiting for days to get on a flightFlight delays and/or cancellations are two things Houstonians do not want to deal with during holiday travel, or any travel at all.
Houston area plumbers race to help homeowners, business owners fix busted pipes after arctic freeze
Read full article: Houston area plumbers race to help homeowners, business owners fix busted pipes after arctic freezeHouston area residents on Monday were finally able to enjoy a break from the cold that dominated the Christmas weekend.
PHOTOS: Houston is frozen: These are the best KPRC 2 pics showing off just how cold it really is in Southeast Texas
Read full article: PHOTOS: Houston is frozen: These are the best KPRC 2 pics showing off just how cold it really is in Southeast TexasIt’s cold in Southeast Texas, and boy do y’all know it.
CenterPoint, Entergy crews working to restore power throughout Washington Corridor after METRO bus hits power pole
Read full article: CenterPoint, Entergy crews working to restore power throughout Washington Corridor after METRO bus hits power poleCenterPoint Energy crews have been working throughout the night and through the frigid cold to turn on the lights for customers along the Washington Corridor in Houston.
Over 200 million under advisories or warnings from ‘historic winter storm,’
Read full article: Over 200 million under advisories or warnings from ‘historic winter storm,’Over 200 million people or around 60% of the population are under some form of weather warning or advisory from a “historic winter storm,” forecasters said Friday.
BLOG: KPRC 2′s team following arctic blast moving through Houston. Here’s what’s happening in your area
Read full article: BLOG: KPRC 2′s team following arctic blast moving through Houston. Here’s what’s happening in your areaWith an arctic blast headed to the Houston area this afternoon into Friday morning, Houstonians are preparing for temperatures to his below freezing for the next 36 to 44 hours.
Ready for the winter? Share your look ahead of the Texas freeze and we could feature you!
Read full article: Ready for the winter? Share your look ahead of the Texas freeze and we could feature you!Do you have a winning look ahead of the Texas freeze? Share your photo with us in the form below and we could feature you on-air and online.
PHOTOS: Houston shows off its wrapping skills ahead of Christmas -- er, the Texas freeze
Read full article: PHOTOS: Houston shows off its wrapping skills ahead of Christmas -- er, the Texas freezeHouston is getting its pipes wrapped ahead of the winter freeze that's slated to coincide with Christmas.
OSHA issues call to action for Texas employers to protect workers during freezing temperatures
Read full article: OSHA issues call to action for Texas employers to protect workers during freezing temperaturesThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a call to action for Texas employers to protect workers during freezing temperatures, according to a release.
Texas hard freeze versus Storm Uri: 3 ways the weather ahead can’t compare to February 2021
Read full article: Texas hard freeze versus Storm Uri: 3 ways the weather ahead can’t compare to February 2021Local officials have repeated in recent days that the Texas freeze will not compare to the deadly and devastating Winter Storm Uri in in February 2021.
Houston airport system monitoring weather conditions as cold weather moves in
Read full article: Houston airport system monitoring weather conditions as cold weather moves inThe upcoming winter weather might bring delays and cancellations for folks traveling in and out of Houston over the next few days.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George discusses extreme weather prep
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George discusses extreme weather prepThe Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is preparing for a Hard Freeze and Wind Chill Watch in effect from Thursday to Saturday.
To drip or not to drip those faucets? That is the question, Houston area. Here’s what we know from Harris County, Houston officials
Read full article: To drip or not to drip those faucets? That is the question, Houston area. Here’s what we know from Harris County, Houston officialsIt's not quite the Shakespeare line, but it's the question on many Houston-area residents' minds as the freeze heads toward our area. So should you drip or not drip your faucets. This is what we know.
Gov. Abbott holds news conference with PUC, ERCOT ahead of severe winter threats across Texas
Read full article: Gov. Abbott holds news conference with PUC, ERCOT ahead of severe winter threats across TexasGov. Greg Abbott will hold a press conference Wednesday at the State Operations Center in Austin ahead of the severe winter weather that is expected to impact the state of Texas this week.
‘I just need heat in my apartment’: Residents at apartment complex in southwest Houston say they’re stuck without heat ahead of freezing temperatures
Read full article: ‘I just need heat in my apartment’: Residents at apartment complex in southwest Houston say they’re stuck without heat ahead of freezing temperaturesTenants of an apartment complex in southwest Houston said they have been without heat for over a week, despite assurances from management that the problem would be resolved.
What you should know about fireplace and chimney care before freezing temperatures arrive in our area
Read full article: What you should know about fireplace and chimney care before freezing temperatures arrive in our areaWe know many people will be trying to stay warm during the drastic drop in temperatures this week, but if you’ll be using a fireplace to do that, here are some things you need to know before lighting it.
All ERCOT transmission service providers have declared ‘readiness’, according to the Public Utility Commission
Read full article: All ERCOT transmission service providers have declared ‘readiness’, according to the Public Utility CommissionBright and early Tuesday morning, the Public Utility Commission of Texas delivered a measure of good news concerning the Texas Power Grid.
HYPOTHERMIA: Here are the warning signs you need to look for ahead of this week’s freeze
Read full article: HYPOTHERMIA: Here are the warning signs you need to look for ahead of this week’s freezeAs temperatures plunge over the next couple of days, people in our area will be at risk of getting hypothermia when spending time outside.
Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo urge Houstonians to prepare, plan ahead of hard freeze this week
Read full article: Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo urge Houstonians to prepare, plan ahead of hard freeze this weekHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Mayor Sylvester Turner on Tuesday provided an update on the hard freeze that’s heading to our area Thursday.
LIST: These warming centers will operate in Houston area during arctic cold front
Read full article: LIST: These warming centers will operate in Houston area during arctic cold frontA cold front will move into the Houston area on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 30′s and 20′s by Thursday night. Several institutions will operate warming centers during the extreme weather event.
Houston charity distributing coats, blankets to homeless ahead of arctic blast; Here’s how you can help
Read full article: Houston charity distributing coats, blankets to homeless ahead of arctic blast; Here’s how you can helpAhead of the impending cold front, Houston charity Star of Hope will distribute blankets and coats to the city’s homeless while spreading the word that life-threatening cold weather begins Thursday and continues into the weekend.
Track the Texas power grid: Watch ERCOT’s current grid conditions in real-time
Read full article: Track the Texas power grid: Watch ERCOT’s current grid conditions in real-timeThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the state’s main power grid, has a dashboard that allows residents to track current conditions and usage. The timestamp of each dashboard indicates when the information was last updated, according to ERCOT’s website.
Of course it’s the Polar Vortex!
Read full article: Of course it’s the Polar Vortex!Climatologist Dr. Judah Cohen points out that Siberia is the world’s ice box and temperatures last week there were running in the MINUS 70s! So if those fast winds at the north pole (the polar vortex) weaken due to some undue warming, then that cold air crosses right over into Canada and the USA. You can get a sense of that happening from the Global temperature forecast here as those purple/white/blue colors---cold air---spill from Russia across the north pole and eventually into Texas!
Timeline: Inside the 2021 winter storm, power crisis
Read full article: Timeline: Inside the 2021 winter storm, power crisisIn February 2021, as Texas faced record-low temperatures, ERCOT, the state’s electric grid operator, lost control of the power supply, leaving millions of Texans in the dark for days.
Don’t forget! Tips on how to protect your pipes and sprinklers from the freezing weather
Read full article: Don’t forget! Tips on how to protect your pipes and sprinklers from the freezing weatherAs this arctic blast rolls through the Houston area, residents are working hard to get ready for whatever comes their way. While knocking off those checklists, we want to provide tips to keep those homes in working condition. Take care of your pipes and sprinklers. It could save you lots of money in costly repairs later.
Get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperatures
Read full article: Get these items out of your car ahead of freezing temperaturesWith bitterly cold temperatures expected across much of Texas this week, hopefully you are taking steps to make sure your family, your pets, and your home are ready for the frigid weather. Before you settle in to ride out this winter blast though, you should check the inside of your car to make sure you didn’t accidentally leave something outside that could cause an expensive mess.
