Gov. Greg Abbott says the power grid appears ready to handle weather that could bring, for parts of the state, the coldest temperatures "in history in

Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned residents across the state to be on alert this week as "the coldest weather event of the year" is set to begin Monday and continue to Tuesday.

Much of Texas will fall subject to bitter cold this week as a frigid airmass moves into the state on Tuesday, bringing below-zero wind chills and potential record lows to some areas. On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott warned residents to remain vigilant and prepared ahead of this week's deep chill.