Nine Texans On How They Survived A Frozen Week After an unprecedented freeze swept Texas, the state’s grid approached a catastrophic blackout. Millions of Texans lost power or water—or both. After an unprecedented freeze swept Texas, the state’s grid approached a catastrophic blackout. Millions of Texans lost power or water—or both. Nine Texans On How They Survived A Frozen Week After an unprecedented freeze swept Texas, the state’s grid approached a catastrophic blackout. Millions of Texans lost power or water—or both. A couple walk through falling snow, Thursday, February 18 in downtown San Antonio. Snow, ice, and sub-freezing weather continue to wreak havoc on the state's power grid and utilities. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)