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Melrose Park voting site closed due to power outage | khou.com
A City of Houston employee was electrocuted while working at the park, causing the outage, officials say.
Texas adopts new natural gas weatherization rules 18 months after grid crash | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
Critics are skeptical about whether the new rules by the Railroad Commission will prevent another catastrophe like the power grid disaster in February 2021.
Power outages in Texas: why they happen and when to expect them | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
Hot temperatures across Texas are stressing the power infrastructure. But if your home loses electricity this summer, it’s not necessarily because of the state grid.
Inspections promised after problems at Fifth Ward apartments
Residents of a federally subsidized apartment complex in Fifth Ward say their complaints have been ignored after fighting for more than a year to improve living conditions for tenants.
Odessa water outage underscores Texas’ aging water infrastructure problem | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
Texas had 3,866 water boil notices in 2021, the most in the last decade. Aging water systems threaten water supply and quality — and for many small towns across the state, they won’t be cheap to repair.
Texans see skyrocketing energy bills as state exports more natural gas | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
The cost of electricity in Texas is tightly tied to the price of natural gas, which has more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.
Odessa water outage ongoing after aging water line breaks | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
Officials haven’t specified what caused the break, but say the broken line is about 60 years old.
Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
The state’s grid operater was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.
Lights back on in majority of homes after first storm of rainy week, but over 10,000 customers still without power
While blackouts were reported everywhere across Houston, the majority of outages were...
Texas power plant broke down after ERCOT asked it to delay repairs | The Texas Tribune Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator Loading indicator
Climate change and other factors are shortening the window when aging Texas power plants can make repairs to run at full strength in hot summer months.
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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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Sylvester, Texas
| City | Sylvester |
| County | Fisher |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79560 |