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The Power Was Out and Then the Food-A-Rama Angel Showed Up

A hunt for bottled water leads the Harris County Sheriff's Office Public Affairs Director to a glimpse of the best of Houston during the winter storm.

02/17/2021 By Dianna Wray

Is School still happening?

Post-Winter Storm School Closures

How Houston-area school districts and higher learning institutions are handling their schedules in the face of this winter storm and continuing power grid issues.

02/17/2021 By Dianna Wray

Frontier Days

What Does 3 Days Without Power in Houston Look Like?

Lots of blankets and lots of layers—and I'm still cold.

02/17/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Safe to Drink

City of Houston Has Lifted the Boil Water Notice

Be sure to flush your systems before consuming water from your taps, though.

02/17/2021 By Dianna Wray

The powers that be ... behind the power outages?

So What Is ERCOT Anyway?

An explanation of the state electricity council that nobody thought much about, until they didn't have power on Monday morning.

02/16/2021 By Dianna Wray

Winter Weather

A Drone's-eye View of a Snowbound Houston

Take a look at the Bayou City, frozen over by this winter storm.

02/15/2021 Photography by Anthony Rathbun and Daniel Kramer By Dianna Wray

Send us your pics!

Houston's Snow Day in Pictures

A roundup of photographic proof that Houston can indeed become a winter wonderland (or, you know, a frozen hell-scape.)

02/15/2021 By Dianna Wray

Breaking

Winter Storm: What You Need To Know Now

Power outages, frozen roads, and you—staying safe, of course.

02/15/2021 By Houstonia Staff

Hope you like your Valentine

Stay Off the Roads Starting Sunday Night Through Tuesday, Officials Say

Winter is coming to Houston. Here’s what you should know.

02/12/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Play Ball

Learn the History of African American Baseball Through This Tour at Minute Maid Park

The hour-long tour chronicles the segregation and integration of baseball, the heyday of the Negro National League, and Houston’s connection to the sport’s greatest players.

02/12/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt