Heavy rains lead to rescues, road closures in Appalachia
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Heavy rain across Appalachia has led to water rescues, mudslides, road closures and power outages, officials said.
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Texas power company seeks bankruptcy protection after storm
The largest and oldest power cooperative in Texas is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing last month's winter storm that left millions without power.
AG sues Texas utility over customers' sky-high energy bills
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' attorney general said Monday he's suing electricity provider Griddy for passing along massive bills to its customers during last month's winter storm.
Sunrise Weather (3/1) Rain Likely Today
Temperatures Dropping by this Afternoon
Today: Cloudy skies and cool with rain showers likely. High: 70 in the morning, and then falling into the mid 50's by 5pm. Rain chance 70%. Winds: N 10 -…
The week starts off with rain, wind and colder temperatures
Sunday Weather 2-28-21
VICTORIA, Texas- Tonight: Temp's overnight could stay in the 60's but storms and colder air is on the way with moderate winds and cloudy, rainy conditions. Low: 60. Winds: SE 5-10/NE After Midnight. …
Warm, rainy and muggy through the weekend before the area cools down
Saturday Weather 2-27-21
VICTORIA, Texas- Tonight: Warm Gulf air will keep the temps in the 60's with moderate winds and cloudy conditions. Low: 62. Winds: SE 10. 20% chance of rain. Coastal patchy fog. Sunday: Cloudy…
Texas jail inmates hungry, shivering during unusual freeze
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When an unusually heavy winter storm blanketed much of Texas with snow, knocking out electricity to millions of homes and leaving many struggling to find clean water, one sector of the population was particularly vulnerable: inmates at the state’s largest county jail.
White House climate czar to AP: Texas storm 'a wake-up call'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable and resilient in the face of extreme-weather events linked to climate change, President Joe Biden's national climate adviser says.
Slight rain chances this weekend, cooler temps beginning next week
VICTORIA, Texas- This evening looks to be dry across most of the area. As we head later into the evening, some areas of mist, drizzle, and/or fog will be possible.…
Sunrise Weather (2/26) Rain Chances Continue
A bit cooler next week
Today: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers. High: 70. Winds: SE 10 mph. Rain chance 30%. Tonight: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers. Low: 66. Winds: SE 10 mph. Rain…
Another chance for fog, mist, drizzle
VICTORIA, Texas- This evening, we'll have another round of mist, drizzle, fog later tonight. Lows headed for the upper 60s. On Friday, Cloudy skies will continue with isolated showers. Highs…
Southern exposure: Cold wreaks havoc on aging waterworks
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The sunshine is back, and the ice has melted. But more than a week after a deep freeze across the South, many communities are still grappling with getting clean water to their residents.
Watch Now: Rare phenomenon 'firefall' glows bright at Yosemite National Park
People travel from all over the country to Yosemite National Park to see the rare winter phenomenon known as firefall at Horsetail Falls.
Sunrise Weather (2/25) Rain chances today
Warm temperatures to continue
Today: Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers. High: 73. Winds: ENE 10 mph. Rain chance 40%. Tonight: Cloudy skies scattered rain showers with areas of fog. Low: 60. Winds: NE 10…
Blackouts bring up 'a four-letter word' in Texas: regulation
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — All the groceries spoiled and the water was out for days. Then Melissa Rogers, a believer in the Texas gospel that government should know its place, woke up to a $6,000 energy bill before the snow and ice even melted.
The clouds are here to stay including some rain chances
VICTORIA, Texas- Clouds have rolled in and will be here for a while. There will be some mist and drizzle along with some fog developing overnight. This pattern looks to…
Bats, birds among wildlife pummeled during Southern freeze
DALLAS (AP) — As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a refuge for shell-shocked bats.
Sunrise Weather (2/24) Rain Chances Begin Tonight
Cooler temperatures on Thursday
Today: Cloudy skies. High: 78. Winds: S 10 - 20 mph. Tonight: Cloudy skies with areas of fog. Scattered rain showers. Low: 60. Winds: S 10 - 15 mph. Rain chance…
Top board leaders resign after deadly Texas power outages
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Top board leaders of Texas’ embattled power grid operator said Tuesday they will resign following outrage over more than 4 million customers losing electricity last week during a deadly winter storm, including many whose frigid homes lacked heat for days in subfreezing temperatures.
Texas mom seeks fire safety awareness after death of 3 kids
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston-area woman whose mother and three children were killed last week during the state's widespread power outages says she hopes to use money from a fundraising campaign to increase awareness about fire safety.
States rush to catch up on delayed vaccines, expand access
HOUSTON (AP) — A giant vaccination center is opening in Houston to administer 126,000 coronavirus doses in the next three weeks. Nevada health officials are working overtime to distribute delayed shots. And Rhode Island is rescheduling appointments after a vaccine shipment failed to arrive as scheduled earlier in the week.
Clouds increasing tonight with patchy dense fog overnight
VICTORIA, Texas- This evening, clouds will continue to increase along with fog overnight. Lows headed for the upper 50s. On Wednesday, a mostly cloudy sky with a very slight rain…
Sunrise Weather (2/23) Sunshine Expected Again Today
Rain chances begin tomorrow
Today: AM fog, then clearing skies. High: 74. Winds: SE 10 - 15 mph. Tonight: Increasing clouds with areas of fog. Low: 53. Winds: SE 10 mph. Wednesday: Cloudy skies.…
IRS extends filing and payment deadlines for those hurt by Texas winter storms
Originally due on April 30, will now be due on June 15 for all residents in Texas.
Due to the devastation of the winter storms this month in Texas, all Texans automatically will be given an extra two months to file and pay their federal taxes, the IRS said Monday. Both individuals and businesses based in the…
