All solid waste management facilities and offices, including neighborhood depositories and recycling centers, were also set to be closed.

Dangerous weather is coming, but officials say misinformation could make things worse.

By Georgina McCartney and Tim McLaughlin HOUSTON/BOSTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. crude and natural gas production fell and spot power prices spiked as a winter storm with frigid temperatures started to sweep across the country on Friday.

Wildlife rescues get flooded with calls after a hard freeze. This year, they started early: Houston's SPCA took in its first juvenile pelicans Saturday.

Winter weather is disrupting flights nationwide. Houston Airports have crews ready as passengers face delays, cancellations, and changing travel plans.

Multiple airlines have issued travel advisories for a large number of airports across the country where travel may be disrupted by this weekend’s winter storm.

CenterPoint Energy has mobilized a massive workforce of 3,300 line workers and 700 natural gas personnel as Southeast Texas prepares for a significant winter storm expected to bring ice and freezing winds Saturday night.

TxDOT treats Houston roads with brine despite concerns about rain washing it away, while the city prepares for the winter storm.