ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity, expects ‘tight grid conditions’ due to freezing temperatures

SAN ANTONIO – The Electrical Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to safely conserve electricity on Monday morning from 6 – 10 a.m. as the electric grid conditions tighten due to freezing temperatures. ERCOT, which operates the electricity grid in Texas, issued the call on Sunday at 5 p.m. but said the conservation … Read more

Three killed in small plane crash in Parker County, officials say

According to preliminary information from the NTSB, the plane’s wreckage was found 10 miles southwest of the Bridgeport Municipal Airport. POOLVILLE, Texas — Three people were killed in a plane crash on Sunday afternoon near Poolville, Texas, in Parker County, officials confirmed. According to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), three … Read more

Jan. 28, 1996: The last time Dallas hoisted the Super Bowl Trophy. Here’s what the world looked like.

Things have changed quite a bit. The first flip mobile phone went on sale earlier that month. It would sell over 60 million units. DALLAS — Jan. 28, 1996.  The Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX in Tempe, Arizona, 27-17. Dallas hoisted its third Lombardi Trophy in four years. All was … Read more

LIVE BLOG: TxDOT urges drivers to stay home as ice begins to accumulate on roadways

TYLER, Texas — Extreme cold and wintry weather is set to impact East Texas over the next several days. Follow our live blog for the latest information. CLICK HERE FOR POWER OUTAGES CLICK HERE FOR SCHOOL CLOSURES CLICK HERE FOR ROAD CONDITIONS SUNDAY, JAN. 14 3:22PM: Snow is falling and ice is stating to accumulate in … Read more