Texas grid weathers winter storm
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Officials are optimistic the power grid will hold, but freezing rain and arctic cold could cause localized electricity outages.
ERCOT, which operates the Texas power grid, has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" in Texas. TEXAS, USA — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" ahead of the expected winter storm in Texas this weekend.