Houston Braces for Winter Storm: What You Need to Know

Houston and southeast Texas are facing a winter storm, and officials are taking action. Montgomery County has asked people to stay home until at least Monday. County Judge Mark Keough showed how the county's emergency team is working hard to keep everyone safe. He said that leaders from police, EMS, and other groups are all working together to handle the situation. Meanwhile, CenterPoint Energy has sent out 3, 300 workers to fix power outages. They have 1, 500 trucks ready and have brought in help from nine states. The company expects between 100, 000 and 200, 000 power outages in the next few days.Airports in Houston are also dealing with the winter weather. George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airports have canceled many flights. As of Saturday evening, 185 flights were canceled at Bush Intercontinental and 52 at Hobby Airport. The airports are still open, but travelers should check their flight status before heading to the airport. Officials advise people to stay informed about the weather and plan their trips carefully. They remind everyone that the airports are not shelters, so if travel plans change, people should contact their airline directly.