The Trump administration issued an emergency order Sunday night allowing Texas' power grid operator to use backup generators from data centers and other facilities to prevent rotating outages over the next few days. The order, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, comes amid an ongoing arctic blast sweeping through Texas.

This useful dashboard tracks the conditions of the Texas power grid.

HOUSTON, Texas – As freezing temperatures persist across the state, the reliability of Texas’ power grid remains a top concern. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the state’s main power grid, is closely monitoring electricity supply and demand in real time through its online dashboard.

Officials are optimistic the power grid will hold, but freezing rain and arctic cold could cause localized electricity outages.

Oncor and ERCOT are gearing up for a major winter storm across North Texas.

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.

SAN ANTONIO - As this freeze continues across our city and the surrounding area, we've been monitoring conditions closely, keeping a watchful eye on the power s

Chances are increasing that a winter storm will bring snow, ice, and plunging temperatures to millions across Texas this week.

TEXAS, USA — Winter has arrived in Texas. If the freezing temperatures this weekend and into Monday morning weren't evidence enough, just get ready for this upcoming weekend: Arctic air will bring the possibility of a wintry mix, icy roads and temps at or below freezing for around 60 hours.

Another round of wintry weather is expected to impact the Concho Valley overnight and into Sunday, with freezing rain, sleet, and snow combining with dangerously cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in San Angelo.