Abbott and other state officials held a news conference Thursday to address preparations for the upcoming winter weather.

Meanwhile, Oncor announced the activation of its storm readiness plan. Stating Wednesday, there is high confidence in widespread winter precipitation, including snow, freezing rain and ice, with the primary risk to electric service being ice on trees and power lines.

A massive ice storm stretching for 1,800 miles in over a dozen states threatens to halt travel and cut power to a million utility customers. Travel and power could be shut down for days in the storm's wake.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans could be without power for days after a winter storm tears through the Southern U.S.

With an Arctic blast heading to Texas, one concern on people's minds is the potential for power outages. Here is information on how to check for and report power outages in your area.

Forecasters warn extreme cold, snow, and ice could strain power systems across the Midwest and Southern U.S., reviving concerns after the deadly 2021 Winter Storm Uri.

Chances are increasing that a winter storm will bring snow, ice, and plunging temperatures to millions across Texas this week.

As freezing temperatures across Texas could bring the possibility of power outages, residents are asked to stay safe when heating their homes during the Texas Winter Storm.

But Texas’ power grid is expected to hold up, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the flow of electricity across most of the state.