BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texas' industrial facilities are gradually returning to normal operations following the recent winter storm. Most of the 22 plants that shut down during the storm on Tuesday are now restarting their operations, with some expected accompanying noise and flaring, according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick.

Governor Abbott activates Texas emergency response resources due to wildfire threats in West Texas and possible floods in Southeast Texas.

Both agencies issued the notices after facing high turbidity ratings, meaning the water was more opaque than allowed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. These issues typically arise when a drop in water pressure stirs up sediment that may previously have settled in the pipes.

Rikenjaks owner Frankie Randazzo tells 12News while his Southeast Texas weren't damaged, the big cost of shutting down was also a matter of inconvenient timing.

Sunday will likely be a washout. It's advised that any outdoor plans are rescheduled on Sunday, as there's a good chance of heavy rain and possible flash flooding . In fact, the weather prediction center has Southeast Texas in a marginal risk for excessive rainfall;

Why was the 2021 freeze a historic, deadly disaster, and this winter storm a joyful winter wonderland? Here's a comparison of what went right and wrong.

For the most part, the snow and ice from our winter storm are in the rearview mirror. A light freeze is expected overnight. Here's the status of any leftover trouble spots.

From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, the animals seemed to enjoy exploring the magical snow.

Southeast Texas is under its first-ever blizzard warning – one that reaches from the Golden Triangle, which includes Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange, out east into Louisiana, home to what is normally one of the busiest throughways in all of Texas, Interstate 10.

The rare winter storm that is hitting the southern portion of the United States became historic Tuesday morning when the Lake Charles National Weather Service office issued its first-ever blizzard warning.

School districts in Southeast Texas are extending their closures after Winter Storm Enzo hit the region earlier this week. Multiple districts have announced their decisions to stay closed at least another day. This list will be updated as information becomes available:

Many pets and livestock in Southeast Texas are seeing snow for the first and maybe only time. We made a post on Facebook asking to see how your dogs, cats, and even ducks are enjoying the rare sight of snow. It's easy to say our viewers didn't disappoint.