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A lone runner jogs on a snow-covered road in Austin. Transportation projects across the city were briefly paused due to Winter Storm Uri. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
ERCOT: Texas power system was less than 5 minutes from collapse during winter storm
The adjustments, which will only be applied to the week of the storm, will be granted on a case-by-case basis. (Courtesy Pexels)
Sugar Land City Council OKs 'emergency powers' to assist residents, businesses in storm repairs
The new Fort Bend Epicenter multipurpose facility could be used as a spot for trade shows and sporting events, could act as a large-scale shelter for county residents in an emergency and more. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
New large-scale multipurpose complex coming to Fort Bend County
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner asked Houston-area residents to contribute to a relief fund to help the community recover from the winter storm. (Screenshot via HTV)
Houstonians asked to pitch into winter storm relief fund
cars on snowy road
Texas Disaster Declaration opens door to federal aid for losses sustained during winter storms
Here is who is running for Sugar Land City Council this year. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
2 contested Sugar Land City Council races on May 1 ballot
Gov. Greg Abbott provided updates on the state's emergency response efforts during a Feb. 18 press conference. (Screenshot of April 17 press conference)
Gov. Greg Abbott: Power restored to nearly 2M homes in past day; statewide aid efforts continuing
Although tens of thousands of megawatts remain off the statewide power grid Feb. 17, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said relief is on the way for many Texans within the next 24 hours. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Abbott: Power restoration on the way for 1M households in next 24 hours
The Greater Houston area continued to see near-freezing temperatures and power outages Feb. 17. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Boil-water notices expand throughout region; additional warming centers open and more Houston-area winter storm updates
Missouri City officials updated the community on the ongoing effects of the winter storm at a press conference Feb. 17. (Screenshot courtesy city of Missouri City)
'This is a matter of life and death': Missouri City opens warming center as 51% of residents are without power
Roads remain slick as about 1.3 million customers in the Houston region still remain without power. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
400K Houston households to regain power; Tomball issues boil-water notice and more local winter storm updates
Missouri City officials are hosting daily 10 a.m. press conferences on the ongoing winter weather conditions. (Courtesy city of Missouri City)
'Start to make those arrangements': Missouri City city manager warns of extended outages
Missouri City officials, including Mayor Robin Elackatt, updated residents about winter weather conditions during a press conference Feb. 15. (Screenshot courtesy city of Missouri City)
UPDATED: Missouri City residents experience water, power outages due to freezing temperatures Feb. 15
Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan reversed former Sheriff Troy Nehls' emergency dispatch policy during his first week in office. (Graphic by Chase Brooks/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sheriff Eric Fagan's reversal of 2019 dispatch policy brings relief to Fort Bend County officials
Greater Houston lawmakers aim to shield religious displays from HOA constraints