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ERCOT board members who live outside of Texas are resigning in the aftermath of the power outage, winter storm Feb 24, 2021

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Five board members, including the chair, who do not live in Texas will resign. A candidate for another position on the board has withdrawn his application. The vacancies will not immediately be filled.

Here's how Texans can apply for federal help to recover from the devastating winter storm Feb 23, 2021

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Texas sustained between $45 and $50 billion in damage and economic loss from the storm, according to AccuWeather. So far, people in more than 100 counties can begin applying for federal assistance.

Gov. Greg Abbott says state leaders are moving to alleviate massive energy bills following winter storm Feb 22, 2021

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The meeting came after numerous reports of Texans receiving exorbitant electric bills despite not having power during the storm

Texans who experienced winter storm, power outages share their stories Feb 20, 2021

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After days without power or running water, many Texans say they're frustrated, but determined to overcome the latest challenge thrown their way. We caught up with several people to hear about what they endured as a historic winter storm with catastrophic consequences swept across the state.
There's Victoria Forton, a new mom trying to keep her baby warm in Pflugerville. And Sara Deraud, a Grapevine woman concerned about her grown son five hours away.
Jose Cabral cozied up with his wife and pets in Salado to stay warm. The lights went out on Lorraine Patino in Manor, leaving her and her husband with little more to eat than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Marcus Wilson lost power in Houston and with it, the ability to work virtually. And Astrid Lang, a Houston Independent School District teacher worried about her less fortunate students, and her parents, who risked missing their second COVID-19 vaccine doses because of the weather.
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After being hit hard by the pandemic, Black and Hispanic communities are feeling the blow of a winter storm Feb 19, 2021

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Texans of color have not only been more devastated by death and unemployment during the last year, but also tend to live in disinvested neighborhoods, with older homes and less food options to withstand the cold temperatures and outages.

Officials in Texas warn of low water supply; nearly 3 million households without electricity Feb 18, 2021

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A massive winter storm in Texas has brought widespread power outages and transportation problems.

Power outage leaves Texans desperate for heat and safety Feb 17, 2021

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As Texas utility operators and politicians squabbled over responsibility for "load shedding" and "rolling blackouts" Tuesday, many residents scrambled simply to stay warm and alive.
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At least 2 million Texas households without power as massive winter storm drives demand for electricity Feb 16, 2021

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Utility companies that deliver electricity to Texans are telling customers that power outages could last well into Tuesday

Former top aides say Attorney General Ken Paxton received assistance with home remodel, job for alleged girlfriend in return for helping pol Feb 12, 2021

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A court filing documents what Paxton’s whistleblowers believe led to an alleged “bizarre, obsessive use of power.”

Three FEMA-run vaccination sites aimed at underserved Texans to open later this month, Abbott says Feb 11, 2021

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Combined, the three sites are expected to administer more than 10,000 shots per day, with doses supplied by FEMA.

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