Last week I found myself having multiple candlelight dinners â and no, it was not because I was on a romantic date. Itâs because, like millions of others in Texas, I was experiencing rolling blackouts due to an unprecedented winter storm. Yes, a winter storm in Texas. One resulting in snowfall, below freezing temperatures and lots of bruised behinds from Texans who aren't used to walking on icy surfaces. More importantly, this storm resulted in millions of people losing power and water. College Station was seemingly a winter wonderland during the first snowfall last week. Students rushed Simpson Field, stormed Mt. Aggie and there seemed to be a snowman on every street. Yes, it was all fun and games â until it wasn't.Â