WINTER

The 2022-23 school year has further proven what a juggernaut the Houston Episcopal athletics program is in the Southwest Preparatory Conference.

Concordia Lutheran was a determined group, this Winter, on both the pitch and the hardwood. With the season finally wrapped up, it was time for TAPPS to dole out the private school props throughout the state of Texas, and as expected, several key figures of ‘Sader Nation Winter Athletics were credited with the season recognition they deserve.

The work is finished, and we have to admit, the entries are even cooler than we imagined.

Given the last few winters here in Texas, we know how easy it is to lose power during an ice or snow storm in Houston.

Winter weather has brought ice to a wide swath of the United States, causing the cancellation of more than 1,700 flights nationwide, snarling highway traffic in Arkansas and seriously injuring two law officers in Texas.

FBCA basketball has experienced its ups and downs throughout this Winter season. With the regular season nearly concluding, a playoff berth is on the horizon.

If you’re looking for some winter fun in snow and cold weather, this is something that might make you feel over the moon.

For more than 100 years, Michigan Tech University has staged what’s known as the Winter Carnival.

Anyone who has ever seen a local news broadcast during a winter weather event knows the drill — a meteorologist inside showing you the radar, at least one reporter live from a vehicle talking about road conditions and one (or several) reporters on the street, telling you just how cold it is in their location and advising you, the viewer, to stay home.

Do you have a winning look ahead of the Texas freeze? Share your photo with us in the form below and we could feature you on-air and online.

We’re here to present the ultimate glass-is-half-full outlook, despite the snow, cold and wind chills.

It's not quite the Shakespeare line, but it's the question on many Houston-area residents' minds as the freeze heads toward our area. So should you drip or not drip your faucets. This is what we know.

We know many people will be trying to stay warm during the drastic drop in temperatures this week, but if you’ll be using a fireplace to do that, here are some things you need to know before lighting it.

With freezing temperatures headed our way this week, AAA Texas is reminding homeowners and renters how to prepare and maintain homes during inclement weather to avoid winter-related repairs.

As temperatures dip, parents are getting ready and shopping for new winter coats, but little do they know: that warm jacket could be putting their baby’s life at risk. Especially in Texas, where cold snaps are short-lived.

If you have ceiling fans, you're going to want to know how to keep your home warmer this winter.

A spring storm brought several feet of snow to the Sierra Nevada and rain to parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, with more stormy weather expected this week.

Get the latest weather updates and information from the Houston area and surrounding counties.

The first so-called modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens.

It seems like it’s colder than usual just about everywhere in the country these days, which is obviously making a lot of folks sick and tired of the chilly weather.

The ashes of Winter the dolphin have been returned to the sea, about two months after the beloved marine mammal of movie star fame died at a Florida aquarium.

We're finally getting a taste of winter here in Houston, and if you want to make sure your plants and gardens survive the season, there are some things you can do to help protect them.

Looking for a way to beat the hit and keep your kids engaged during the Winter holiday break? There are some thing you can do without breaking the bank that can keep them entertained for hours. Spin Master is a leading global children’s entertainment company best known  for award-winning brands PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Kinetic Sand, Air Hogs, Rubik’s Cube and GUND, and is the toy licensee for other popular properties.

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Texans will not lose power if another winter storm strikes, like the one that crippled the state’s power grid last February, according to the chairman of Texas Public Utility Commission Peter Lake.

Winter has started out weird in the United States.

Florida’s most famous dolphin Winter died of twisted intestines.

Amy Carmichael lives more than 4,000 miles from the Florida aquarium that housed Winter, the “Dolphin Tale” movie star with a prosthetic tail who died this week at age 16.

A prosthetic-tailed dolphin named Winter that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies has died at a Florida aquarium despite life-saving efforts by animal care experts.

It’s the best time to be growing greens in Houston, and we’re getting a lesson on the easiest ways to it at home.

Officials say the prosthetic-tailed dolphin that starred in the "Dolphin Tale" movies may be fighting a gastrointestinal infection.

Winter is on the horizon again with the end of daylight saving time coming Sunday across most of the United States.

What’s in store for Texas this winter? Will the state experience another snow storm?

What an amazing year it was at Concordia Lutheran High School!

Starting this November, through March 2022, United Airlines adds nearly 150 flights to warm-weather destinations.

The legislative session at the Capitol comes to a close on Monday, and the power supply system in Texas is as vulnerable as ever.

Natural disasters, whether it’s a vicious hurricane or a crippling winter storm, they force municipalities and agencies into management mode. While managing the unpredictable is challenging, the approach is straightforward.

Friday cold front brings weekend weather changes to SE Texas!

The State Department says the Biden administration is consulting with allies about a joint approach to China and its human rights record, including how to handle the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas, or P.U.C., held a meeting Wednesday with a number of items on their agenda pertaining to the failure of the Texas Power Grid. However, before the meeting kicked off, P.U.C. Commissioner Arthur C. D’Andrea stated the agency’s commitment to serving Texas. Agenda Item 16 stated they would discuss the investigation into the winter storm fiasco. However, no details of any investigation were revealed, although, officials did discuss the plausibility of an audit of energy used and prices paid by consumers.

If you’re looking for fun drinks that you can make at home during these muggy, murky, rainy days ahead of us, we’ve got you covered.

Not because it will get anyone’s lights on faster, but because residents and business owners could be out a lot of money if some electricity providers start to fold in the days ahead. CenterPoint said customers without power should be prepared to have no power for several more days. - These conditions in the electric industry mean we will likely start to see some retail electric providers (These are the companies you pay for electricity.) That is what the retail electric providers pay to get it. Some electric providers are telling customers to please leave... even offering $100 off their last electric bills to encourage customers to go somewhere else.

HOUSTON – Some cities have issued boil water notices and others have had to shut off water service across the Houston area. For some people, this is in addition to power outages, leaving many with lots to say on social media. Here are some of the things people are saying on social media about the ongoing situation. a being able to complete basic hygienic activities without the use of water. #texaswinterstorm #TexasWeather #boilwater pic.twitter.com/jZEIiq22VC — haydenj (@haydenj1228) February 17, 2021#Texas #BoilWater noticeHopefully the power will be on so you can have safe water to drink.#WaterIsLife https://t.co/3ff4ZuZPTy — JenniferC (@JenniferCWA) February 17, 2021

A major winter storm affected the entire state. Texas Tribune photographers around the state headed out to record this winter storm. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas TribuneSouth Austin after a severe snow storm dropped temperatures in the single digits. The severe snow storm blanketed roads and dropped temperatures into the single digits across various parts of Austin and Texas. Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas TribuneA road covered in snow in McKinney after a winter storm that affected the entire state.

HOUSTON – If you’re realizing the power is out and you want to do all you can to stay warm, here are some ways you could use to avoid the cold. Layers, layers, layersDon’t just put a coat on. Get in your car (But NOT in your garage)If you’re cold and nothing seems to work inside your home, get in your car and idle it in your driveway. FireplacesNatural gas fireplaces and wood fireplaces are a good option for keeping a few of your main rooms warm without power. Be sure to make sure your flue is open so gas and smoke can escape from your home through your home’s chimney.

HOUSTON – See just some of the photos people have shared of themselves enjoying the winter weather across Southeast Texas. A viewer-submitted photo as shared on Feb. 15, 2021. (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) A viewer-submitted photo as shared on Feb. 15, 2021. (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Two people play in the snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, prompting canceled flights, making driving perilous and reaching into areas as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast, where snow and sleet were expected overnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Frigid temperatures are sweeping across the country.

HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation says they will start pre-treating roads, highways, and overpasses across the Houston area in the next 24 hours. They are waiting for roads to dry before starting the treatment process. “The more prepared our citizens can be the better off we are going to be,” said Meghan Arthur, a public information officer for Montgomery County. “We are expecting to see ice on ground level roadways as well,” said Emily Black, who is with the Texas Department of Transportation. The weather has already caused problems in Montgomery County.

After almost breaking a record Thursday afternoon with temperatures hitting 80 degrees in Houston, winter is back. The weather is now cloudy, chilly, and damp. Jackets and umbrellas are a must as scattered showers and chilly temperatures will last all of Friday. Expect seasonable weather for Super Bowl Weekend. The long-range forecast features a cold front next week that could bring in a cold winter blast for next week.

So, how well do you believe Punxsutawney Phil’s ability to judge whether there will be an early spring?

Cooler air is spilling into Southeast Texas and temperatures are dipping to the coldest we’ve seen in a few weeks! After waking up to temperatures in the mid 30s to low 40s, Thursday afternoon will be chilly in the upper 50s to low 60s. A cold front could trigger a few light rain showers Saturday afternoon and evening but no significant rain is expected. Temperatures ahead of the front will be warm in the 70s Saturday afternoon and cooler behind the front in the 60s Sunday afternoon. Overall weekend weather looks pleasant and features more sunshine compared to last weekend.

HOUSTON – If better skin is your goal for 2021, dermatologist Dr. Sherry Ingraham shares the top skincare myths you should avoid. MYTH#1: YOU DON’T HAVE TO USE SUNSCREEN IN THE WINTERThis is not true, sunscreen in the winter is a MUST! To avoid “AWT,” or after washing tightness, wash your face only once daily, and in the evening when possible. PRODUCTS: CERAVE FACIAL CLEANSER OR MICELLAR WATERMYTH#3: ACNE IS CAUSED BY DIRT OR A DIRTY FACENO!! Washing more is not necessarily better, and can irritate dry winter skin.

HOUSTON – KPRC 2′s Andy Cerota spoke with a TxDOT representative Danny Perez about the wintry weather expected this weekend, as well as efforts to mitigate its effect throughout the Houston area. Perez said a substance called brine -- made of salt and water -- is currently being spread on some area roadways ahead of the weekend weather. Crews are wrapping up pre-treating for the potential for wintry weather this weekend in the Northwest portion of Harris County. This treatment is being done as a precaution in case the area is impacted by wintry weather this weekend. pic.twitter.com/M2aC016ccs — TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) January 8, 2021To watch his full interview, check back to this story for the video.

HOUSTON – Cold air has settled into Southeast Texas and will be sticking around for a while. We are in the beginning of the longest stretch of cold weather that has hit Houston so far this season. As we head into late Sunday, temperatures will start to drop and wintry precipitation will be getting close to Southeast Texas! Sunday NightAccumulations will be insignificant in Southeast Texas but snow will accumulate north and northwest of our area. Weekend Travel WeatherAfter Sunday’s rain/snow mix event, the rest of the ten day forecast shows a cooler than normal start with plenty of sunshine for the week ahead.

Welcome to Winter as the solstice occurred at 4:02am this morning and just in time for the world to witness the Great Conjunction this evening of Saturn and Jupiter! Where and When to LookWith a clear evening forecast and temperatures right around 60°, we are in for a treat. When it gets dark, simply look southwest, below the moon, and you’ll see the two planets appear almost as one. They “set” at 8:30pm so make sure to look before then and, if you use binoculars or a telescope you’ll even be able to pick out Jupiter’s moons and Saturn’s rings! Enjoy and feel free to send any great pics my way via email or post on Click2pins!

Our high temperatures this week don’t make it above 60° until Friday and lows hover around 40° each morning! Here’s the synoptic map and you can see that low:Next System coming across TexasThe low moves across and picks up Gulf moisture becoming a Nor’Easter heading to the Mid-Atlantic. New American model runs indicate 6-12 inches of snow from Pennsylvania to New England. What does a Nor’Easter have to do with us? A new system moves through Saturday and yet another may be visiting around Christmas.

It’s cold outside. As you break out your winter clothes and switch on your heaters, it is important to remember some steps to take to help keep your pets warm as well.

The painting, discovered in an upstate New York museum, was part of a cache of art seized by the Nazis from the Mosse family in Berlin in 1933. (AP Photo/Michael Hill)(AP) – A painting of two young, 19th-century skaters that was looted by Nazis from a Jewish family in 1933 and recently discovered at a small museum in upstate New York was returned Thursday after 87 years. “The Mosse family lost nearly everything because they were Jews. Hoffmann heads the Mosse Art Research Initiative, a university-based collaboration involving Mosse heirs and German public cultural institutions. Federal authorities were contacted as Mosse Art Restitution Project manager J. Eric Bartko was working to get the painting returned from the museum.