Trump approves emergency declarations for 12 states as massive winter storm triggers unprecedented federal response with FEMA mobilizing supplies, personnel for life-threatening conditions.
Historic winter storm paralyzes North Texas with snow, sleet and record-breaking cold temperatures, creating dangerous road conditions and power outages across the region.
Winter Storm Fern's second wave intensifies across North Texas with 1-1.5 inches of sleet already fallen, as meteorologists warn the bulk of accumulation is still to come overnight.
Winter Storm Fern brings dangerous ice and sub-freezing temperatures to North Texas through Tuesday, closing schools while power grid remains stable despite localized outages.
Texas Winter Storm Fern prompts Gov. Abbott to expand disaster declaration to 219 counties, mobilizing 10,900+ emergency personnel as 83,000 residents face power outages and freezing conditions.
Winter storm leaves 20,000+ North Texans without power as ice adds 500 pounds to power lines, while statewide outages exceed 120,000 amid dangerous cold conditions.
Texas schools face widespread closures as winter storm brings ice and snow, forcing districts from Dallas to San Antonio to shut doors with many extending closures through Tuesday.
Winter Storm Fern batters Northeast as nor'easter, killing 10 and leaving millions without power, while North Texas faces record-breaking cold through Tuesday.
"Biden administration authorizes Texas grid backup power as Winter Storm Fern threatens, empowering ERCOT to tap data centers' generators to prevent potential blackouts like those in 2021."
Federal agents claim key arrests in "Operation Metro Surge" targeting immigrants with criminal histories, while Minnesota officials sue over constitutional concerns and dispute the operation's focus.
