The Texas power grid system, which failed during a previous winter storm, could be put to the test this weekend as the region faces subfreezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills.

State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.

Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas officials are providing an update on the state's response to severe winter weather.

A warm, quiet Thursday gives way to freezing rain, sleet and snow as arctic air pushes into Central Texas this weekend.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was photographed on a plane bound for Southern California ahead of a winter storm set to impact his home state.

Texans can monitor ERCOT's power grid in real-time. The agency has several dashboards on its website that update power availability and production. The state's power grid is currently operating under green conditions. Eyes are on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the state's power grid ahead of this weekend's winter storm.

An arctic cold front pushing into Texas will bring frigid temperatures through the weekend. An extreme cold watch is in effect through Monday morning.

Dangerously cold temperatures are headed to North Texas this weekend, bringing strong chances of sleet, ice and snow. The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office has upgraded North Texas to a winter storm warning,