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Live winter storm updates: Electricity demand projected to set new winter record, but mass outages not expected
Live winter storm updates: Electricity demand projected to set new winter record, but mass outages not expected BY TEXAS TRIBUNE STAFF Texas gets ready for a new winter storm a year after a deadly freeze left millions without power. Here’s the latest. FULL STORY
Read MoreTexas Emergency Management Council Members Participate in Winter Weather Media Briefing Call
AUSTIN – As extreme winter weather begins to impact the state of Texas, members of the Texas Emergency Management Council hosted a media briefing call this afternoon to discuss the state’s preparation efforts. To keep Texans informed of the state’s preparations and response to this weather event, representatives from the following agencies provided updates:…
Read MoreTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Upshur County Fatal
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 1 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 2/01/2022 5:34 PM County: Upshur Location: US 271, approximately 1.7 miles south of Gilmer, TX. Posted Speed Limit: 65 mph Vehicle 1: 2005 Chevrolet Astro Vehicle 2: 2003 Nissan Frontier Driver 1: Brendan R. Durkin, male, 53 YOA, of Gilmer, TX. Transported…
Read MoreGilmer ISD will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3
Gilmer ISD will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3. We will evaluate weather again tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/am3WgjvS1t — Gilmer ISD (@GilmerISDProud) February 2, 2022
Read MoreNew Diana ISD School Closing February 3, 2022
New Diana ISD is closing due to potentially inclement weather in the morning.
Read MoreSWEPCO PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER, OFFERS TIPS FOR CUSTOMERS TO BE READY
SHREVEPORT, La. (Feb. 1, 2022) – Southwestern Electric Power Co. is prepared for this week’s winter weather and urges customers to be prepared. Freezing rain, sleet and snow are forecast for parts of SWEPCO’s service territory, especially western Arkansas and the Texas Panhandle, from Wednesday to Thursday. “Snow and ice can cause problems for the…
Read MoreTexas leaders warn of “treacherous” driving conditions and possible local power outages as freezing weather approaches
By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Feb. 1, 2022 “Texas leaders warn of “treacherous” driving conditions and possible local power outages as freezing weather approaches” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Response To Severe Winter Weather Approaching Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ response to winter weather that is expected to impact the state in the next few days. Severe cold weather, snow, and ice are expected throughout Texas starting tomorrow and lasting through the end of the week. The Governor urged Texans to be cautious…
Read MoreHuffines addresses ET4L group
By Phillip Williams Don Huffines, one of seven Republicans challenging Gov. Greg Abbott’s bid for re-election in the March 1 GOP primary, assailed Abbott’s record and touted conservative positions in an address last week to East Texans for Liberty near Gilmer. Huffines, who addressed about 45-50 attendees Jan. 24 at Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church, was…
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