AUSTIN — State lawmakers are promising to ask difficult questions at hearings Thursday that will explore why more than 4 million Texans went without power — many for days — in the middle of a paralyzing winter storm. Lawmakers are expected to hear testimony from officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, which manages the flow of …

One person was killed and two others were seriously injured during what investigators called an illicit underground car meet Sunday night in northwest Harris County. It happened around 9:35 p.m. along the Highway 290 feeder road near W. Little York. One driver in a yellow Chevy Camaro told the group he was going to do a “flyby,” where you speed …

A historic cold air outbreak brought more than just busted pipes through southeast Texas, it also brought a significant fish kill for parts of the area. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking residents to report areas that they see large fish kills in. They said because of the extremely low water temperatures, many fish have died and have …

CYPRESS, Texas — A walk in the park turned into a grim discovery Sunday when remains of a human skull were uncovered, authorities said. The discovery was made at Cypress Park in the 12900 block of North Eldridge Parkway, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Someone walking in the park found the remains, but it wasn’t clear exactly where …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their homes due to the winter storm will now be able to apply for disaster assistance through FEMA. The Texas Division of Emergency Management along with the Texas Military Department and TCEQ announced Saturday that more help from the state, surrounding states and federal government is heading to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The family of a beloved 84-year-old grandmother who froze to death during the horrific winter storm is speaking out on the conditions of her death and hope to find who ransacked her apartment shortly after. Mary Gee’s granddaughter Nicale Spencer said police discovered Gee’s body on Tuesday morning at her home at the Northshore Meadows apartment …

LEAGUE CITY, Texas (KTRK) — A wife from League City is sending a warning out to families who may be dealing with busted water pipes in the aftermath of last week’s brutal winter storm. “Just don’t go up, and do it yourself,” homeowner Frances Plotner said. “Please don’t do it yourself.” Her husband is now in the ICU with multiple …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that there will be more resources available statewide to help families impacted by the winter weather. Abbott also said as of Sunday, 320 plumbers have renewed their licenses and multiple out-of-state plumbing companies will be coordinating with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) to discuss ways to quickly …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More water utility systems across the Houston area are lifting boil orders that went into effect after outages and pressure issues crippled supplies during last week’s historic winter storm. The city of Houston lifted its boil water notice on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a list of cities in the Greater Houston area where officials have rescinded the …