Due to the extreme winter weather, snowfall & hazardous road conditions around North Texas, & for the safety of both our passengers & employees, DART remains in Operating Scenario 2 of their Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans.
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Oncor reports that yesterday ERCOT directed it and other utilities to begin restoring power previously dropped from the electric grid.
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City repair crews continue working on a high volume of water main breaks across the city. Many of the lines that are broken have redundant routes that allow water to continue to flow through other lines, but some homes will experience temporary outages where alternate lines are not available.
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The fountain that serves as the centerpiece of City Hall’s Fountain Plaza made national news this week when an Associated Press photograph of the frozen fountain was shown on several national newscasts and websites including Fox Business, Yahoo News and the Washington Post, among others. In the widely shared photo, a Parks and Recreation staff member is seen standing in the fountain as he works to break the ice and keep the water circulating.
Read MoreAs the cold temperatures continue to blanket the area causing many people to find warmth, a reminder about keeping you and your family safe.
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The closure of all nonessential City facilities has been extended through this Friday due to record-breaking electric demand and reduced power generation because of the extreme winter weather.
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North Texas Municipal Water District Requests Immediate Curtailment of Non-Essential Water Use Exceptional Water Demands Severely Stressing Water Production in Region.
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All trash, recycling and Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) services will resume Monday next week.
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Hypothermia is a serious health hazard that occurs when body temperature is lowered too much. Everyone needs to be careful.
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The Richardson Fire Department has opened warming centers at some facilities and the Police Department Headquarters has opened to offer a place for people to retreat from extreme cold being experienced in the area.
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