Texas Rolling Blackouts Are Anything But, Mayor Says
"When you've not had power for 3 1/2 days ... you begin to question whether [blackouts] are rolling at all," says Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans.
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People In Texas Suffer Through Coldest Temperatures In A Generation
Millions of Texans are without power, heat and water. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mayor Michael Evans of Mansfield, who shares how his neighbors are enduring the aftermath of the historic storm.
'It's Life And Death': Texans Still Without Power As Nation Faces More Winter Storms
More severe weather is ahead for many of the same areas already hit hardest by the historic winter weather, with more than 100 million people in the path of the latest storms.
Hospitals In Austin Are Running Out Of Water, Forcing Some To Transfer Patients
Patients and families at a children's hospital are being asked to not take showers, KUT reports. They were also told the toilets can't flush, and staff are changing linens only as needed.
Storm Effects Cripple Houston's Power, Drinking Water Systems
Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S., is straining under massive power outages. Now the water supply is affected. Some people have no service or limited pressure.
How Much Is The Weather In Texas Due To Climate Change?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to James Marshall Shepherd, director of the atmospheric sciences program at the University of Georgia, about if climate change is responsible for the nation's violent storms.
Millions In Northern Mexico Also Stuck With Cold-Related Power Outages
Extreme weather sparked power outages in northern Mexico, leaving millions of people without electricity as they tried to weather a bitter cold snap.
What Really Caused The Texas Power Shortage?
Why has Texas had such devastating power shortages during the current winter storm? Some people, including prominent Republicans, are blaming wind power — but every power source has struggled to cope.
News Brief: Texas Storm, Facebook Restricts Australians, Mars Landing
Many Texans are waking up to another day without power. Australians are missing news from their Facebook feeds. Plus, NASA readies its six-wheeled rover Perseverance to land on Mars Thursday.
Millions In Texas Under Boil-Water Notices Because Of Winter Storm
About 7 million people in Texas, including residents of Houston, Arlington, Fort Worth, Tyler and San Antonio need to boil their water to ensure it's safe for cooking and drinking.