Always a problem when places (Texas at the moment in particular) get weather they aren't "used to." Probably can chalk up some power problems to some misguided de-/mis-regulation (above my pay grade, just guessing), but generally if your city doesn't normally get anywhere near 20 degrees, and suddenly it is, there are going to be problems.
Much of the US is truly and deeply blessed by very hot (summer) and very cold (winter) weather! But the places that aren't...
