Why Texas’ mass power outages continue to happen
Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event. Full Story
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The latest hurricanes news from The Texas Tribune.
Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event. Full Story
Insurance researchers and analysts expect insurers will continue raising already high premiums — and become more selective with what type of damage they cover. Full Story
More than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power struggle with the heat one week after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas. Full Story
Abbott demanded that the utility company produce a plan by the end of July outlining how it will improve power reliability ahead of future storms. Full Story
Beryl exposed how vulnerable the electric infrastructure is to failure, leaving residents angry and at risk. Full Story
There’s no Texas requirement that nursing homes and assisted living facilities keep generators on hand to power air conditioning after storms. Full Story
Nearly a million Texans were still without power on Friday. And the utility company with the most outages was facing threats of violence. Full Story
More than 1 million Texans still don’t have electricity. For those hardest hit by Beryl, the wait will stretch into next week. Full Story
According to state filings, the utility is restoring power at a relatively quicker pace than after prior storms. Texans are still fed up. Full Story
Power companies and Texas officials say restoration efforts could take days. Experts say Texans without electricity are facing a dangerous situation. Full Story
Across the Gulf Coast, fences toppled, awnings ripped, business signs soared away and traffic lights twisted askew. Full Story
Officials warn of continued flooding and other risks as Beryl leaves. Groups are mobilizing to help affected Texans. Full Story
Tens of thousands of households and businesses aren’t expected to have electricity for most of this week. Full Story
At least two counties, Nueces and Refugio, have issued mandatory evacuation orders. Full Story
Climate scientists say that extreme rain and drought are likely to become more common due to climate change. Full Story
The upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Full Story
The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects. Full Story
Wind changes caused by the La Niña climate pattern and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures are expected to be major drivers to this year’s hurricane season. Full Story
We talked about efforts to protect our coast and what we need to know as we enter another hurricane season. Full Story
Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time. Preparation is key to staying safe during an emergency. Full Story