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So, is the Texas power grid 'fixed'? | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station

While there have been improvements to the grid over the past year and a half, some of the root causes of the blackout are still unaddressed.

Aug 25, 2022

Season two of “The Disconnect” podcast examines what has – and has not – been done to fix the Texas power grid | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station

Season two of the award-winning podcast “The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout” examines the lingering impact of the deadly 2021 winter storm and what has – and has not – been done to fix the state’s power grid.

Aug 2, 2022

Why Texas’s Power Grid Still Hasn’t Been Fixed | The New Yorker Story Saved Close Search Menu Story Saved Close Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Story Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Story Facebook Twitter Snapchat YouTube Instagram

After last winter’s deadly failures, regulators promised solutions. But who would profit?

Feb 9, 2022

Across Texas, snow, sleet and rain make roadways treacherous. For most, power is still on. | Texas Standard

Feb 3, 2022

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Power outages in Big Bend country this afternoon, Brewster County Sheriff's Office says on Facebook - warming cente… https://t.co/2xdMO3JuRw

@travisbubenik | 02:07 PM - 1 Feb 2023

Meanwhile @riograndecoop still reporting some power outages in Terrell County this morning: https://t.co/FEvk0Oio1l https://t.co/5xJ6VQtDjG

@travisbubenik | 07:45 AM - 16 Aug 2022

@TwoMartinisPls Yes there was a significant power outage in my county overnight but I dodged a bullet

@ACoupleOkooks | 09:51 AM - 4 Feb 2022

Marfa has made it through the freeze without power outages! About 1300 customers in Presidio lost power at 7:18 am… https://t.co/rmHSxwfxpn

@AllegraEHobbs | 09:01 AM - 4 Feb 2022

To our listeners: The broadcast in Marfa and Fort Davis has been temporarily disrupted due to storm related power o… https://t.co/8m0fnC5pfw

@MarfaRadio | 10:04 PM - 1 Jul 2021

Don’t ever train yourself to sleep with white noise. You will regret it during power outages.

@hillaryfierce | 01:12 AM - 18 Jun 2021

Been seeing some pics on Facebook of storm damage in the Terlingua area yesterday evening - there was a power outag… https://t.co/Ab08XtLe91

@travisbubenik | 12:04 PM - 27 May 2021

Power outages reported in South Brewster County: https://t.co/KDkZ4GMZHx

@travisbubenik | 07:23 AM - 12 May 2021

As @ERCOT_ISO CEO Bill Magness said last week: "It was seconds and minutes." https://t.co/IxYsMi5sA1 https://t.co/L80YTM8mSl

@travisbubenik | 09:23 AM - 24 Feb 2021

“Pipe dream” is an interesting choice of words, given that issues were natural gas systems were a significant part… https://t.co/f7enDKBn1m

@travisbubenik | 02:21 PM - 20 Feb 2021

Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Marfa, Texas

City Marfa
County Presidio
State Texas (TX)
Country United States
Zip Codes 79843

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