The convention center in South Padre Island, Texas, is housing hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid weather.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the agency that oversees the state s grid, entered its highest alert level overnight into Monday and ERCOT asked residents to close their blinds, unplug unused appliances, postpone doing laundry, wear warmer clothes and set thermostats no higher than 68 degrees. We know this unprecedented Arctic blast is taking a toll on humans, which is why we are so grateful to the San Antonio Zoo staff for helping us transport and care for animals as well as the more than 60 volunteers who have organized meetups and driven their 4x4s in treacherous conditions to bring us supplies, said Priscilla Feral, president of Friends of Animals, which has managed the sanctuary since 2007. Their kindness brings some comfort during this nightmare. They are heroes, and so are our staff members . Every animal matters to us and w
TEXAS snow storm and freezing cold weather has killed at least 21 people, with widespread electricity and power blackouts over the past few days. Health officials have now warned seven million people in the US state that their tap water may not be safe, and it should be boiled before drinking.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz traveled to Mexico on Wednesday for a family vacation as his home state struggled with a powerful winter storm that left many residents without power or safe drinking water.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz traveled to Mexico on Wednesday for a family vacation as his home state struggled with a powerful winter storm that left many residents without power or safe drinking water.