The difference between local power outage and rolling blackouts @texastribune
The difference between local power outage and rolling blackouts @texastribune
Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Every severe weather crisis in Texas might bring panic of losing power, recalling the February 2021 grid failure that killed hundreds and left millions without electricity and water for days. As freezing temperatures and ice threaten parts of Texas this week, grid officials say they expect to meet demand, though localized outages are possible. Laura Duclos explains the difference between rolling blackouts and a grid failure.

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The difference between local power outage and rolling blackouts

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