In the usually hot and humid Southeast Texas climate, it will come as no surprise that many of its residents have never driven in the snow.

A hard freeze could soon arrive in SE Texas next week. Do you have everything you need? Check here for a list of items and to-dos for preparation.

Some schools in the Greater Houston area will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as an arctic blast freezing precipitation and hazardous road conditions to Texas.

"I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode," Whitmire said during Sunday's press conference.

We're publishing the latest information from around Southeast Texas as the area prepares for and then deals with any impact the cold temperatures may bring.

BEAUMONT, Texas — With a winter storm sweeping across Southeast Texas many are feeling the chill, however this cold snap isn't just effecting people. The cold weather is also taking a toll on one of Louisiana's and Southeast Texas' favorite tradition, crawfish season.

Icy conditions are the biggest worry with winter precipitation, but the latest forecasts keep most of the risk for ice much farther north of Houston.

Texas has secured an SBA disaster declaration for communities impacted by tornadoes in Southeast Texas, clearing the way for recovery loans.

A winter storm watch has been issued for portions of south central and southeast Texas, effective from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. The region could experience

"I've been convinced that we are about to experience a very serious and dangerous weather episode," Whitmire said during Sunday's press conference.

Schools in the Houston area and Southeast Texas are already taking action while others are closely monitoring the forecast. While most districts are off on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...