winter storm

Across the state, authorities initially suspected at least 40 deaths were caused by the winter storm, and the number is likely to grow.

New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth is known for helping the community — the church has held food giveaways during the pandemic — but the recent snowstorm and freezing temperatures left the church in need of a hand.

After the winter storm in North Texas caused plumbing issues across the state, the city of Mesquite is committing to step in and help its residents who are still without water.

An unusually heavy winter storm knocked out electricity to millions of Texas homes and left many people without water service, but it also left inmates at the state’s largest county jail vulnerable, hungry and cold. Advocates and lawyers say Harris County Jail inmates have told them of stinking jail toilets that couldn’t be flushed, no access to clean water when...

President Joe Biden’s climate adviser said 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. Gina McCarthy, Biden’s national climate adviser, said in...

President Biden visited Texas for the first time as president on Friday, checking on recovery efforts in the state after last week’s massive winter storm knocked out power to millions.

Griddy can no longer operate in the state of Texas. ERCOT, which runs the state’s power grid, has yanked Griddy’s right to do business saying the company has failed to pay some of its bills.

The catastrophic Texas blackout was a wider failure than the state’s power grid, which teetered on the brink of an even bigger collapse during a freeze that knocked out electricity to 4 million customers, energy executives said Thursday.

10 days and counting without running water. That is the reality facing countless families across DFW, including many living in apartment communities. Residents at one Plano apartment complex who demanded answers from their management, instead got the police called on them.

Ten days and counting without running water. That is the reality facing countless families across DFW, including many living in apartment communities. Residents at one Plano apartment complex who demanded answers from their management, instead got the police called on them.

Shaza Alsharaa made 700 meals over three days for people who were in the emergency shelter at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center last week.

Many companies and groups across the nation are rushing to provide aid to Texans after last week’s winter storm left millions without power, food, water and access to other resources.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank has been helping North Texans in need during the pandemic, but over the last week volunteers were overwhelmed. NBC 5’s Meredith Land talked to TAFB President and CEO about the influx of “first-time” visitors.

If you saw significant damage during last week’s disaster, you could save money on your 2021 property tax bill through a temporary exemption for 2021. NBC 5’s Diana Zoga explains how it works and who should apply.

If you saw significant damage during last week’s disaster, you could save money on your 2021 property tax bill through a temporary exemption for 2021. NBC 5’s Diana Zoga explains how it works and who should apply.

Last week’s historic winter storm caused countless power and plumbing problems for North Texans. If you are insured you should already be talking to your insurance company, but insured or not you can still apply for federal assistance through FEMA. For help that includes temporary housing, home repairs and low cost loans. NBC 5’s Kristi Nelson talked with a...

President Biden visited Texas for the first time as president on Friday, checking on recovery efforts in the state after last week’s massive winter storm knocked out power to millions.

An Irving police officer rescued an owl during last week’s winter storm. Officer Kotlik found the owl on the cold ground. The officer picked it up and wrapped it in a blanket. As the officer was trying to find a shelter, the owl got its strength back and flew away.

In times of disaster, the Red Cross steps up to help and this time is no different. No one could have predicted the immense need, NBC 5’s Bianca Castro talked with Lisa Morgan with the Red Cross about the available resources to help.

The City of Carrollton has announced that residents may be eligible for up to $5,000 in assistance with home repairs through the City’s Emergency Home Repair Program.