/tags/oncor Oncor en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:34:32 GMT /government/2025-03-18/dallas-disaster-relief-greg-abbott-requests-disaster-declaration-north-texas-severe-weather North Texas saw severe weather earlier this month that left widespread damage and power outages. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:34:32 GMT /government/2025-03-18/dallas-disaster-relief-greg-abbott-requests-disaster-declaration-north-texas-severe-weather Penelope Rivera /energy-environment/2025-01-09/fire-crews-respond-to-large-fire-at-power-substation-in-fort-worth The Fort Worth Fire Department said the fire was a "very active scene" Wednesday night and advised people to avoid the area. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:43:58 GMT /energy-environment/2025-01-09/fire-crews-respond-to-large-fire-at-power-substation-in-fort-worth Penelope Rivera /energy-environment/2024-06-05/dallas-disaster-declaration-fema-denton-collin-county-power-outages Thousands of frustrated North Texans were still struggling with sporadic power outages even as tens of thousands more had their power completely restored over the weekend. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 22:42:20 GMT /energy-environment/2024-06-05/dallas-disaster-declaration-fema-denton-collin-county-power-outages Penelope Rivera /energy-environment/2024-06-03/thousands-without-power-in-north-texas-after-severe-storms More than 3,000 people were without power in Dallas County a week after severe storms ripped through the area. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:22:57 GMT /energy-environment/2024-06-03/thousands-without-power-in-north-texas-after-severe-storms Megan Cardona /news/2024-06-03/power-outages-north-texas-oncor-customers-spoiled-foods Oncor Electric will not be compensating customers with rotting food from electricity outages after severe storms hit North Texas. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-03/power-outages-north-texas-oncor-customers-spoiled-foods Penelope Rivera /energy-environment/2024-05-29/dallas-power-outages-severe-storm-cleanup More than 109,000 were still without power in Dallas Wednesday. City officials said clearing debris would be a lengthy process. Wed, 29 May 2024 20:17:08 GMT /energy-environment/2024-05-29/dallas-power-outages-severe-storm-cleanup Megan Cardona /environment-nature/2024-05-28/severe-weather-north-texas-dallas-outages More than half a million people were without power in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, and Collin counties Tuesday morning. The outages caused some delays at voting centers, among other issues. Tue, 28 May 2024 16:25:31 GMT /environment-nature/2024-05-28/severe-weather-north-texas-dallas-outages Megan Cardona /government/2022-10-12/dallas-other-north-texas-cities-are-fighting-oncors-proposed-rate-hike The City of Dallas is fighting a rate increase proposed by electricity provider Oncor. The city council voted unanimously to challenge a rate hike that would increase Oncor’s revenues about $251 million per year and increase electric bills for millions of people across most of North Texas. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:16:16 GMT /government/2022-10-12/dallas-other-north-texas-cities-are-fighting-oncors-proposed-rate-hike Christopher Connelly /news/2022-09-04/heavy-rains-hit-north-texas-causing-power-outages-flooding A series of thunderstorms rolled into North Texas Sunday bringing strong winds and flooding. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 01:15:56 GMT /news/2022-09-04/heavy-rains-hit-north-texas-causing-power-outages-flooding Bill Zeeble /news/2021-03-03/oncor-to-dallas-we-just-simply-did-not-do-the-job-we-needed-to In the wake of last month's disastrous winter storm, electricity provider Oncor had to answer tough questions from members of the Dallas City Council. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:18:24 GMT /news/2021-03-03/oncor-to-dallas-we-just-simply-did-not-do-the-job-we-needed-to Alejandra Martinez