Texas’s biggest and oldest electric power cooperative filed for bankruptcy protection in federal court in Houston on Monday, citing a $1.8 billion bill from the state’s grid operator as the cause. Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Inc, which serves over 660,000 customers throughout Texas, is one of the thousands of companies …
Read More »New Jersey Plumber Drove To Texas To Help Families With Burst Pipes
In a heartwarming story coming out of Texas, a New Jersey plumber drove down with his family to help fix burst pipes and other damage following the devastating winter storm that hit the state last week. According to CNN, Andrew Mitchell drove 22 hours with his wife and 2-year-old son …
Read More »Family Of 11-Year-Old Texas Boy Who Died In Mobile Home Due To Loss Of Power During Cold Weather Sues ERCOT For $100M
An 11-year-old Texas boy apparently froze to death in his family’s mobile home after losing power during Texas’s recent winter storm. His family has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the region’s utility companies. Cristian Pavon Pineda was found lifeless in the bed next to his younger brother on Monday. …
Read More »Texas Delivery Driver Taken In By Strangers After Getting Stuck In Their Driveway
In a heartwarming tale coming out of winter storm-ravaged Texas, a delivery driver was taken in by complete strangers when her car became stuck in their driveway. She remained with them for five days when the bad weather finally passed. Houston resident Chelsea Timmons, 32, was three hours away from …
Read More »Ted Cruz Left Family Dog When Power Was Out, Security Guard At Residence Says He Was Caring For It
Texas Senator Ted Cruz was blasted for leaving for Cancun, Mexico, Wednesday night as Texas was battling a historic arctic blast. After news broke that he left his dog, Snowflake, behind, he faces even more backlash. Cruz said he was merely escorting his daughters on a vacation trip with their …
Read More »Texas Man Found Frozen To Death In Recliner
According to the New York Post, a Texas man reportedly froze to death in his recliner during the tragic winter storm that left many without power and heat. Authorities did not identify the 60-year-old man who was found dead in his chair on Wednesday. His home, located in Abilene, had …
Read More »Texas Homeowners Hit With Electric Bill As High As $17K For One Month
Texas historic winter storm and power outages weren’t the only blow residents received. According to the New York Post, some Texans are receiving electricity bills in the thousands. Ty Williams, a Dallas-area resident, typically gets a bill for $600, but amid the recent winter storm and the need for heat, …
Read More »Houston Rapper Trae Tha Truth Offering Help To Those In Need Near Houston
In a time of desperation, Houston’s own rapper and philanthropist, Trae Tha Truth, is once again coming to the rescue of those in need. Currently, millions of people in Houston have little to no water pressure due to the winter storm, and food and water are in short supply as …
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