Winter Storm

The Blanco Vista neighborhood of San Marcos was blanketed with several inches of snow in February as a massive winter weather system caused power outages across Texas. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

How the Texas Legislature could change the state's power grid this session

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 2:54pm

State lawmakers are close to passing sweeping legislation to overhaul the state’s power grid following the disastrous and deadly winter storm in February that left more than 4.8 million homes and b

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Lisa Chumley of Dallas received a bill of over $11,000 from Griddy for less of a week of electricity during the winter storm. Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune

Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans — the first major winter storm bill sent to the governor

Fri, 05/14/2021 - 2:55pm

With just over two weeks remaining in the legislative session, the governor’s office is getting the first key bill that Texas House and Senate lawmakers have passed in response to

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Above, San Marcos residents walk through the snow with supplies gathered from a local gas station following Winter Storm Uri in February. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

Council approves measures to remedy winter storm impact

Sun, 04/25/2021 - 5:00am

The San Marcos City Council approved an ordinance during its regular meeting Tuesday night that continues its efforts in remedying the impact of Winter Storm Uri.

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The City of San Marcos provided three San Marcos C.I.S.D. school buses as warming centers for residents needing shelter from the cold in February. Lawmakers are trying to prevent another power grid failure like the one that occurred during last month's deadly winter storm. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers want to prevent another power crisis. But the legislation doesn't go far enough to do that, critics say.

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:47pm

Both the Texas Senate and House have written bills that attempt to prevent another massive power failure in extreme temperatures.

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Palmetto State Park during Winter Storm Uri. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife

Public help sought to report fish and wildlife impacted by Winter Storm Uri

Sun, 03/28/2021 - 5:00am

February's snowfall and freezing temperatures affected many fish and wildlife species throughout the state and now Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking for the public’s help in reporting any animal mortality events they observe on their property, ranches, or in their neighborhoods through this project on the iNaturalist website. Citizens are encouraged to report observations so that biologists can better understand the impacts of Winter Storm Uri to natural resources. The prolonged period of

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At least 111 Texans died during the winter storm, according to state health officials. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

At least 111 people died in Texas during winter storm, most from hypothermia

Thu, 03/25/2021 - 6:57pm

At least 111 Texans died as a result of last month’s winter storm, according to updated numbers released Thursday by the state Department of State Health Services.

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An eastbound view of East Stassney Lane in south Austin on Feb. 15. A massive winter storm last month caused major power outages and some Texans were left without electricity in subfreezing temperatures for days. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

At least 57 people died in the Texas winter storm, mostly from hypothermia

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 3:19pm

At least 57 people died in Texas as a result of last month’s winter storm, according to preliminary data the state health department released Monday.

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Above, San Marcos dispatchers receive thank-you baskets from employees from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and Kyle Police Department for their help and accommodation during the winter storms. Photo courtesy of the City of San Marcos

City staff, partners help community during February's winter storm

Tue, 03/09/2021 - 6:55pm

The San Marcos Dispatch Center received a high volume of calls during the worst days of February’s winter storm, while city first responders and utility staff aided residents throughout the unprece

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Insurance agents managing storm aftermath

Tue, 03/02/2021 - 7:20pm

Local insurance agents have seen a significant but manageable increase of insurance claims in the aftermath of the Texas freeze.

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City waives plumbing fees after winter storm

Thu, 02/25/2021 - 7:16pm

The San Marcos City Council voted unanimously to grant a temporary waiver of permit fees for plumbing repairs to damages from last week’s winter storm.