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Houston, Fort Worth Mayors Say Government Should Pay for Texans’ $5,000 Electric Bills

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Abnormally cold and snowy weather swept through several regions of the US, with at least 58 casualties. Texas has become one of the worst-hit states since the bad weather has led to massive power outages, the suspension of refineries and other businesses. … Read More >Houston, Fort Worth Mayors Say Government Should Pay for Texans’ $5,000 Electric Bills

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Texas police looking for more than 100 illegal immigrants who fled smuggling truck amid winter freeze

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Texas authorities are seeking a group of more than 100 illegal immigrants wandering through the freezing, storm-hammered state. They fled a packed smuggling truck, in which they were being transported in suffocating conditions. … Read More >Texas police looking for more than 100 illegal immigrants who fled smuggling truck amid winter freeze

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‘People turn off their power because they can’t afford it’, Texas woman slapped with $11,000 electricity bill tells RT

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Texas infrastructure wasn’t ready for the winter storm that paralyzed the state this week, and it’s unfair that the working people are now forced to pay the price, a local woman, who received a shocking power bill, told RT. … Read More >‘People turn off their power because they can’t afford it’, Texas woman slapped with $11,000 electricity bill tells RT

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Texas apartment block collapses as firefighters can’t retrieve water from frozen hydrants (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Some 130 residents were evacuated from a Texas apartment complex which later collapsed due to a massive blaze. Responding fire crews were met by frozen fire hydrants which greatly hampered their efforts. … Read More >Texas apartment block collapses as firefighters can’t retrieve water from frozen hydrants (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Empty shelves & long lines outside stores as Texas runs out of food amid deadly cold snap (VIDEO)

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Grocery stores in Texas have become a sorry sight with empty shelves and people queuing outside after a freak winter storm caused massive power outages and completely disrupted food supply chains in the unprepared Southern state. … Read More >Empty shelves & long lines outside stores as Texas runs out of food amid deadly cold snap (VIDEO)