As frigid temperatures descend upon Houston, city officials and residents are taking precautions to protect themselves from the cold, including potential power outages and hypothermia.

An arctic cold front has descended upon Southeast Texas, bringing unseasonably cold temperatures to the region. Residents in Houston are experiencing lows near freezing, with forecasts predicting temperatures to remain below average throughout the week.

One week after a tornado took the majority of a home in Conroe, a line of storms and a cold front have this young homeowner worried.