Texas Storm
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At least 111 people have died from Texas’ February winter storm: officialsIt is nearly double the state’s initial tally following one of the worst power outages in U.S. history.WorldMar 25, 2021
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Texas power grid operator fires CEO amid fallout from winter blackoutsBill Magness' departure followed fierce criticism by state lawmakers of the handling of the crisis by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.WorldMar 4, 2021
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Over 1.3 million Texans still facing water issues as power grid operator faces probeTexas Governor Greg Abbott pledged on Wednesday to overhaul the state's electric grid operator after a massive blackout left residents without heat, power or water for days.WorldFeb 25, 2021
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Bombers players experience Texas weather crisis first-handDefensive end Jackson Jeffcoat, who lives in Austin, Texas, told 680 CJOB the monster storm that left millions without power and devastated the state was something to endure.SportsFeb 24, 2021
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Board leaders resign from Texas power grid operator in wake of storm outage crisisAll of the five board directors who are stepping down live outside of Texas, which only intensified criticism of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.WorldFeb 24, 2021
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Frozen pipes, electricity woes remain in southern U.S. as warmer temperatures move inPresident Joe Biden's office said Saturday he has declared a major disaster in Texas, directing federal agencies to help in the recovery.HealthFeb 21, 2021
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‘We’re used to the cold’: Canadians in Texas cope better than most amid winter stormNot many people in the area know how to drive in the snow and ice, said Frykas, who moved to Texas for work about a month before the pandemic began.CanadaFeb 20, 2021
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Texas power outages, freezing temperatures spark fresh climate change falsehoodsTexans are acknowledging a familiar dynamic that dates back to the environmental movement's earliest days: people don't think about pollution when they're just trying to survive.WorldFeb 20, 2021
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Biden declares major disaster in Texas after winter storm plunged state into darknessBiden said Friday that he hopes to travel to Texas next week but doesn't want his presence and the accompanying presidential entourage to distract from the recovery.PoliticsFeb 20, 2021
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Biden plans Texas trip, disaster declaration as winter storm crisis drags onNearly two dozen deaths have been attributed to the storm and a cold snap that left millions of Texans without power, while half the state is dealing with disrupted water service.WorldFeb 19, 2021
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