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Lightning strikes behind the downtown Dallas skyline on May 3, 2021. (Lynda M. González/The...

Thousands across North Texas without power as storms blow through the region

Dallas County has nearly 20,000 without power, according to Oncor’s power outage map

By Zacharia WashingtonJun 9, 2025

Live radar: Over 1,200 still without power after early Saturday storms

Rain and storms linger all day Saturday ahead of cool front to start the week.

By Alex Nguyen, Carol Taylor and Matt KyleApr 6, 2025

Severe storms come with risks of power outages that can last for several days.

Here’s what do if you woke up without power Saturday

The National Weather Service provided some safety tips for enduring, preparing for power outages.

By DallasNews.com Staff and Zacharia WashingtonApr 5, 2025Member Exclusive

After Saturday’s severe storms in Ellis County, about 1,000 still without power

Oncor said the most significant impact is located across the Waxahachie and Ennis areas.

By Alex Nguyen and Julia JamesMar 9, 2025

An Oncor emergency truck pulls into the Oncor Electric Delivery center in Dallas on...

Dallas weathers winter storm mostly with the lights on

Only a few localized outages were reported across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

By Miriam FauziaJan 11, 2025

An ONCOR crew member works to restore power on Junius Street following Monday’s flooding on...

Power restored to most Oncor customers after high winds left over 4,000 in the dark

An arctic air mass set to drop temperatures in North Texas to below freezing during overnight, forecasters say.

By Zacharia WashingtonJan 5, 2025Member Exclusive

File image of an ONCOR crew member from August 2022, in Dallas.

Josephine residents have seen several power outages in recent weeks. Here’s why

Five outages were reported in a single day in late-October, according to an Oncor spokesperson.

By Hojun ChoiNov 26, 2024Member Exclusive

Oncor offices in Dallas. A reader appreciates a service the company offers to report...

Letters to the Editor - Three cheers to Oncor, DMN carrier, John McCaa

Readers appreciate an Oncor service; point out the thoughtfulness of a Dallas Morning News carrier; and ire journalist John McCaa.

By Letters to the EditorSep 28, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

A rendering of the 100-acre datacenter project.

Skybox breaks ground on new Lancaster data center

The center will add to a number of facilities built in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

By Uma BhatJun 21, 2024Member Exclusive

Scottie Scheffler, right, poses for a photo with his wife, Meredith, son Bennett and the...

Letters to the Editor - Three cheers to Scottie Scheffler, electrical workers, editorial

Readers give a shout out to Scottie Scheffler, electrical workers and The Dallas Morning News editorial page.

By Letters to the EditorJun 15, 2024Opinion

Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations...

Letters to the Editor - Hush money trial, local storms, Phelan’s victory, Alito’s flags

Readers react to the guilty verdict in the hush money trial; are frustrated with Oncor’s work restoring power; and talk about Ken Paxton’s reaction to Dade Phelan’s victory and Samuel Alito’s flags.

By Letters to the EditorJun 2, 2024Opinion

Tito Aguila, a foreman with Trees, LLC, removes tree limbs from a power line behind Casa...

Dallas-area power outages to drag into the weekend, Oncor says

Abbott added five counties, including two in the Dallas area, to state’s disaster declaration

By Zaeem Shaikh, Jamie Landers and Chase RogersMay 31, 2024Member Exclusive

Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins listens as Grant Cruise, communications manager with...

Letters to the Editor - Oncor, school funding, public schools, fentanyl, death penalty

Readers would like more information from Oncor; worry about public schools; clarify what fentanyl poisoning is; and point out there is no room for error on death penalty cases.

By Letters to the EditorMay 31, 2024Opinion

An Oncor crew member works to restore power on Junius Street after flooding, Aug. 23, 2022,...

Texas regulators approve rate hike requested by Oncor

The increase, Oncor’s third in eight months, is expected to raise an average customer’s bill by $1 a month

By Philip JankowskiMay 17, 2024Member Exclusive

An Oncor crew works on along Elsie Faye Heggins Street amid power outages after a second...

Texas appeals court allows winter storm lawsuits against Oncor, others to move forward

The lawsuits involve more than 1,000 Texans affected by the 2021 blackouts.

By Philip JankowskiApr 3, 2024Member Exclusive

Jesús Carmona (left), the owner of Milagro Tacos Cantina, talks to employees at his...

Letters to the Editor — Immigration, Texas politics, Oncor plans, daylight saving time

Readers suggest focusing on how immigration helps the economy; ask what kind of world Republicans want; know Oncor will on spending costs to customers; and want daylight saving time to end.

By Letters to the EditorMar 1, 2024Opinion

The sun rises over an Oncor substation, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Dallas.

Oncor boosts infrastructure spending to $24 billion as Texas population, demand grows

The spending will allow the company to invest more heavily in the ERCOT market, CEO says

By Arcelia MartinFeb 27, 2024Member Exclusive

Oncor trucks seen in downtown Dallas on Jan. 22, 2024.

Letters to the Editor — Three cheers to ERCOT and Oncor, Tom Lea, Richard McCauley

Readers appreciated recent emergency service by ERCOT and Oncor; ire Texas artist Tom Lea; and praise the kindness of Richard McCauley.

By Letters to the EditorJan 27, 2024OpinionMember Exclusive

Dallas developer KDC is building Oncor's new shipping hub in Midlothian.

Construction starts in Midlothian on Oncor distribution hub

Developer KDC starts industrial project for electric service provider’s area operations.

By Steve BrownDec 13, 2023

Oncor appears to be the first Texas company to take advantage of the new law. This latest...

Your electric bill could rise from Oncor proposal that takes advantage of little-known law

The company that owns power lines across North Texas is the first to seek a second rate increase in a matter of months under law ed earlier this year.

By Philip JankowskiNov 30, 2023Member Exclusive

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