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![Snow covers the ground in Waco, Texas, on Feb. 17. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed renewable energy sources for the blackouts that have hit the state. In fact, they were caused by a systemwide failure across all energy sources.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/gettyimages-1231228864-dfabe408ba922a2a528950cecd5ba45e8e87ebb6-scaled-e1613757717171-900x422.jpg)
No, The Blackouts In Texas Weren’t Caused By Renewables. Here’s What Really Happened
By: Camila Domonoske | NPR
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Some prominent Republicans have blamed wind and solar power for the blackouts in the storm-stricken state. But the truth is that every source of generation fell short.
![An Odessa police SUV and a U.S. Postal Service minivan that were both involved in Saturday's shooting are pictured outside the Cinergy entertainment center on Sept. 1 in Odessa, Texas.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ap_19244534229498-ab572b9b6c81ff367ec9b1ac83dd20b14b75e026-e1567439570363-900x422.jpg)
Death Toll In West Texas Shooting Rampage Now At 7
By: Bobby Allyn | NPR
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At least 22 remain injured, including a 17-month-old girl, following the shooting that began after state troopers attempted to pull over a vehicle Saturday on a Texas interstate.
![Mass Shootings](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AP_65288452936-e1567293549450-900x422.png)
At Least 5 Dead, Several Injured In West Texas Shooting; Suspected Gunman Killed
By: Shannon Van Sant | NPR
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Officials said a gunman hijacked a U.S. mail carrier truck, and began shooting at random people.