Texas power outages: Grid operators say forced outages no longer necessary and tell customers to continue to conserve energy

As Texas faced record-low temperatures this February and snow and ice made roads impassable, the state’s electric grid operator lost control of the power supply, leaving millions without access to electricity. As the blackouts extended from hours to days, top state lawmakers called for investigations into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and Texans demanded accountability for the disaster. We have compiled a list of resources for Texans who are seeking help, or places to get warm.

Here's what you need to know:

• ERCOT says forced outages no longer necessary
• Texans still suffering without power, water as crisis continues
• Texans of color, college students and hospital workers were left to struggle through winter storm
• Tribune launches texting service for people relying on cellphones for breaking news
• How to help, and get help, during Texas' winter storm crisis