San Antonio residents face burst pipes following an arctic blast, with SAWS guiding citizens on managing leaks and the city's plumbers addressing numerous distress calls amidst rising post-freeze temperatures.

San Antonio Independent School District closed 22 schools due to heating issues and is scheduled for repairs to maintain proper temperatures. Superintendent Jaime Aquino apologized for the district's shortcomings amid parental frustration.

Texas schools are fighting TEA over new, stricter grading standards, delaying the release of school ratings and impacting district funding and interventions.

Firefighters in College Station helped relocate a 150-lb tortoise named Jack to a warmer indoor location during a cold snap, using a recycling bin for the task.

The Texas Medical Board remains silent on abortion law guidance despite pressures, leaving physicians and patients uncertain of legal boundaries amidst stringent state restrictions.

The STBTC is urgently requesting blood donations, introducing the Commit 4 Compassion challenge to address their critically low two-day supply and encourage recurring donations throughout the year.

A severe cold snap hits the US, causing wind chills below -30°F, power outages, and school closures. Deaths due to suspected hypothermia are reported.

Catholic Charities in San Antonio deploys its "Hope and Faith" mobile unit to aid the homeless with food, hot drinks, and cold-weather supplies, while seeking public donations.

Texas ranks as the second state for racial progress, with Georgia in the lead, based on a WalletHub study noting improvements in racial equality indicators, such as health insurance gaps, although work remains, especially in racial integration.

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity due to record-breaking cold-weather demand, assuring that the grid is not in an emergency state despite two consecutive days of conservation requests.

The article provides tips on preserving food safety during power outages, including keeping fridge and freezer doors closed, using coolers, and checking temperatures once power returns.

A San Antonio family was displaced after an attic fire on St. Francis Avenue, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation, potentially linked to the cold weather. Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly.

The severe winter weather in San Antonio and the Hill Country has prompted many school districts to close or change schedules, with updates provided by KENS 5 and other sources.