Thousands of Xcel Energy customers across the Texas Panhandle, South Plains and New Mexico may be without power into the weekend and early next week, according to a Friday evening update from Xcel.

As wildfire danger and strong winds are set to return to the Texas Panhandle this week, Xcel Energy is readying for more potential power outages and possible shutoffs. "We encourage customers to ...

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with the latest information. Xcel Energy is no longer expected to shut off power to around 180 customers near Post on Tuesday; however, it still warns of ...

As the winds and low humidity continue to rage in West Texas, Xcel Energy is prepared to temporarily shut off power to some customers to mitigate the risks of wildfires in New Mexico and West Texas.