Officials are optimistic the power grid will hold, but freezing rain and arctic cold could cause localized electricity outages.

Three brothers — ages 6, 8 and 9 — died in Texas during the massive winter storm gripping the U.S. after falling through an

In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist , Congressional representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) says Texas is getting through the winter storm with a coordinated effort with federal, state, and local officials.

Roofs covered with snow and roads covered with black ice are seen as temperatures drop below freezing in Buda, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Freezing precipitation over the weekend made many secondary roads impassable and some driveways quite treacherous across the state.

As ice and bitter cold​ grip North Texas, hospital workers are staying clocked in around the clock—providing life-saving care that can't pause for weather.

Roads were slick with ice across much of North and Central Texas by midday Saturday.

The Trump administration issued an emergency order Sunday night allowing Texas' power grid operator to use backup generators from data centers and other facilities to prevent rotating outages over the next few days. The order, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, comes amid an ongoing arctic blast sweeping through Texas.

The winter storm's effects continue to be felt in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin will bring you live updates throughout the day.