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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, asks Texas residents to conserve electricity until Monday, Jan. 15. The video above is on how to prepare your home for freezing temperatures. The agency asks residents to hold power specifically between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. if it is safe to do so. Due to continued freezing temperatures, very high …

HOUSTON, Texas — Defying the constraints of stage 4 colon cancer, Orly Fuerst is participating in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon, alongside her daughter, Abrielle. “She is the fiercest woman I have ever met,” Abrielle shared. “They (doctors) said to her she would never run again and she’s like ‘watch me I’m watching a half marathon’ next year. Since then she’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — According to newly reported information from Bush Intercontinental Airport of Houston, the ground stop issued Monday morning only impacted United Airlines flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the stop from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. due to freezing rain. With weather conditions persisting, United Airlines requested to extend the ground stop until 1:30 p.m. In a …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The elite runners, the everyday heroes and the runners who inspire just by lacing up and hitting the pavement — they all took to the streets at the 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon and the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. The excitement sprang into action at 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 and it did not disappoint. With cold temperatures …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Texans were held up a day later than expected before knowing their divisional-round opponent, but clarity arrived thanks to the last remaining AFC playoff game on Super Wild Card Weekend. After the Buffalo Bills defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday evening, the AFC South champs will face off with the top-seed Ravens in Baltimore on …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — City of Houston warming centers are set to open earlier than the original 8 p.m. time it announced late last week. Beginning at 3 p.m. Monday, the following facilities are available to anyone who needs to escape the elements. The city said the earlier opening is based on current conditions and anticipated continued winter weather. Acres Homes …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With the Arctic front moving through the Houston area, icy conditions are being reported across the city. We’ve got an Weather Alert out now until noon on Wednesday as freezing rain settles in and a hard freeze follows Monday and Tuesday nights. In Sugar Land, city officials are closing the main lanes on US 59 in both directions due to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Many Houston residents are resorting to space heaters and other appliances to stay warm in their homes as a result of the arctic front. Winter weather advisory will continue for the next couple of days. Please stay indoors and off the roadways. pic.twitter.com/5DXUruhuDc — Houston Fire Dept (@HoustonFire) January 15, 2024 Mayor John Whitmire and other Houston officials announced …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Due to continued freezing temperatures, Texans are being asked to keep conserving energy until Tuesday, Jan. 16. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, issued a Conservation Appeal and asked residents to hold power specifically between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. Tuesday if it is safe to do so. TXANS Update—Jan. 15, 2024: ERCOT has issued …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — This weekend’s arctic front might bring chilly air to Houston, but organizers of the Original MLK Jr. Day Parade said the show must go on. The Black Heritage Society said the 46th annual parade will step off Monday at 10 a.m., under the theme of “Brotherly Love.” Friday, President Teresa Brewer and parade co-grand marshal Pastor Walter …