All 254 Texas counties woke up under some form of weather alert as a massive winter storm began its trek across the eastern half of the country.

A majority of the victims in Texas were children. Nationally, the storm has reportedly killed at least 50 people.

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

Deaths and power outages were reported across numerous states due to a monster storm across much of the country.

Early Sunday, Jan. 25, at least 21,000 customers were without power after freezing rain, sleet and snow fell across the state Saturday.

A weekend long winter storm across West Texas where we seen all types of precipitation from rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow across the Basin.

So when the massive Winter Storm Fern was bearing down on more than half of the U.S. last week, including Texas and much of the Southeast, onlookers braced for a repeat. And while the grid was indeed pushed to its limit, it weathered the storm.

Sledding in the street in Texas. Icicles all over the place. Here are some of the best photos and videos from the winter storm.

Enhancements and weatherization efforts mean this year’s freezing weather did not overwhelm the state’s electric system. But policymakers face tough decisions as future load projections grow.

Long-range weather models do show signs that chilly weather is possible during February, but does that mean another major freeze event for Houston?

An Argyle horse therapy facility saw multiple roofs damaged during the Texas winter storm, leaving their horses exposed to the weather and debris. New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy found roofs damaged Wednesday due to the weight of ice. No horses were injured. The company is asking for donations to help remove the damage and rebuild sturdy shelters.