Weather

After a statewide blackout in 2021 and a massive Austin outage in 2023, cold weather means energy anxiety for many in Central Texas.

During freezing temperatures throughout the season, Lubbock’s public libraries are acting as emergency warming centers during normal operating hours. Meanwhile, the local homelessness organization Open Door has announced that the its community center urgently needs adult-sized gloves. Donations can be made at 1918 13th Street or at opendoorlbk.org/donatefunds with the tribute line "gloves." And Texas Public Radio's Bonnie Petrie has more on warning signs for PTSD in children.

Yesterday, Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on what to expect in predicted upcoming severely cold temperatures. And the Texas Newsroom's Blaise Gainey has more on potential government action to decrease screen time for minors.

Much of north and west Texas is expecting winter weather and potential snowfall this week. Our reporter Bishop Van Buren spoke with TxDOT about how drivers can stay safe. Cold weather can also be brutal for people with disabilities. Texas Public Radio’s Jackie Velez shares tips on how to prepare.

Severe winter weather can be a cause of both fear and danger for travelers. According to AAA, winter storms and sloppy road conditions factor into more than 2,000 road deaths every winter.

Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider has more on opposition to a potential statewide THC ban from Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. ERCOT's meteorologist has predicted an elevated chance of a severe weather event this winter, with patterns similar to those from 2021.

State Senator Jose Menendez says Texas Democrats will need to redouble their efforts following losses during the election earlier this month. Texas Parks and Wildlife will stock close to 350,000 rainbow trout throughout the state’s inland bodies of water starting this month. Many areas in the South Plains saw the first freeze of the season Wednesday morning, almost three weeks later than Lubbock's average first freeze.

When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide weather updates and damage assessments, connect people with worried loved ones far away, and even relay emails.

Our reporter Bishop Van Buren has more from a health expert on how to cope with a common form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Texas Public Radio's Brian Kirkpatrick has a look at favorable weather and cheaper gas expected across the state for Thanksgiving Day.

One year after a devastating drought, Texas agriculture watchers are wary that the positive effects of a wet spring could be zapped up with extreme heat.