Weather

Elsa the tiger rescued during Texas winter storm, gets new home

February 24, 2021 12:34pm EST

Deputies discovered the tiger after receiving a call concerning a “tiger in the cold.”

Texas weather whiplash: 1 week after winter storm froze state, temps are back up to 70s, 80s

February 23, 2021 4:03pm EST

In a massive temperature swing, Texas went from record-breaking, single-digit temperatures last week to being back now in the 70s and 80s.

‘I need help’: Texans grapple with thousand-dollar electric bills

February 22, 2021 5:44pm EST

Some Texas residents are being slammed with electric bills of more than $10,000 after a historic winter storm.

Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning

February 20, 2021 9:15pm EST

This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.

Sen. Ted Cruz explains his controversial trip to Cancun during Texas winter storm

February 20, 2021 6:44pm EST

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm. 

President Biden declares major disaster in Texas

February 20, 2021 4:52pm EST

The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.

‘Frozen’ alligators spotted sticking noses through ice to survive in Oklahoma

February 20, 2021 7:40am EST

While the alligators may appear to be dead, scientists say they’re not.