Houston Mayor John Whitmire forcefully denied rumors that federal immigration agents have been monitoring warming centers across Houston.

As another round of winter weather threatens southeast Texas, many Houstonians are reflecting on Winter Storm Uri, the devastating freeze that paralyzed the region in February 2021.

Freezing temperatures are headed to the Houston area this weekend, and icy roads combined with cold weather could make driving dangerous.

Texas wildlife officials say hundreds of bats lost their grip and plunged to the pavement underneath a bridge in Houston after going into hypothermic shock during the state's recent cold snap.

There has already been confusion on whether “to drip or not to drip” during this week’s “big chill,” but that may no longer be an issue because several local officials are asking people in the surrounding Houston areas to stop dripping their faucets as it can cause more harm than good at this time.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a call to action for Texas employers to protect workers during freezing temperatures, according to a release.

HOUSTON – The state of Texas has 60,000 licensed plumbers and the challenge they are all facing is “overwhelming,” according to Frank Denton, the Chairman of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Greg Abbott on Friday eased plumbing restrictions, allowing former licensed plumbers who left the industry in recent years to once again enter the system. AdAll being done to speed the process up with more licensed plumbers. Repair mistakes also are made by homeowners who opt to do it themselves without the professional experience that comes with being a licensed plumber. Denton said a licensed plumber has invested much time to get recognized by the state and is not going to cut corners.