Dallas Freezing Weather

Dallas Officials Detail Storm Response

By Joshua Baethge / February 19, 2021 /

On Thursday morning, Dallas city officials updated residents on the city’s response to the unprecedented winter storm.  According to Mayor Eric Johnson, what was expected to be a difficult situation has turned out to be “backbreaking.” “We’ve been hit, and we’ve been hit hard,” Johnson said. He added that he felt betrayed by those the city…

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In Real-Estate Parlance, ‘Location, Location, Location’ Does Matter in Power Outages

By Marlin Weso / February 18, 2021 /

In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, certain neighborhoods have withstood the power outages and kept their lights on. Why? According to an update Wednesday, ONCOR said that customers near critical facilities are one of the reasons that certain neighborhoods might not experience rotating outages but controlled outages. ONCOR said that based on the load reduction required…

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With Freezing Weather Slated For Tuesday Night, Don't Forget To Take Care of Pipes, Plants, And Pets

By Joanna England / November 11, 2013 /

Word comes from practically frazzled meteorologists throughout North Texas: Prepare for a freeze tomorrow night! If you are worried about whether you’re ready for a hard freeze, just remember the three “P”s: – Make sure your pipes are properly insulated. – Bring in all perennial plants that are not winter or freeze hardy. – Make sure your pets have a…

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