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Houston City Hall to be lit up in honor of Brittney Griner

Houston is lighting its city hall in red, white and blue tonight to honor the return of native Brittney Griner from Russia following a prisoner swap.

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Man charged with murder in shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff

Patrick Xavier Clark was arrested Thursday and charged with the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff, who was fatally shot Nov. 1 after a private party.

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Task force unveils improvements in wake of Astroworld show

A task force in Houston has unveiled a new agreement its members say will improve communication and planning to ensure that events like last year's Astroworld music festival don't turn deadly.

Houston lifts boil-water order affecting more than 2 million

HOUSTON (AP) โ€” Houston officials lifted an order Tuesday that had called for more than 2 million people in the nation's fourth-largest city to boil their tap water before drinking or using it.The boil[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Houston lifts boil water order nearly two days after system failure

The water supply for the nation's fourth-largest city was compromised after the failure of two electrical transformers at a city purification plant.

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Houston Lifts Boil-Water Order Affecting More Than 2 Million People

The boil order had been in effect since Sunday, when a power outage at a purification plant caused pressure to drop.

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Houston officials say state made the call on water boil notice

For more than 24 hours, nearly everyone in the nationโ€™s fourth-most-populous city had been asked to boil water after a power outage at a water treatment plant Sunday.

Houston lifts boil-water order affecting more than 2 million

The city of Houston has lifted an order that called for more than 2 million people to boil their tap water before drinking or using it.

Houstonians say the city fumbled sounding the alarm on boil water notice

Many residents in the nationโ€™s fourth-most-populous city heard that they couldnโ€™t drink tap water from friends or neighbors, not from City Hall.

Water boil order issued for more than 2 million in Houston

HOUSTON (AP) โ€” More than 2 million people in the Houston area were urged to boil their tap water Monday after a power outage at a purification plant prompted the mayor to initiate a review of what wen[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Water Boil Order Issued For More Than 2 Million In Houston

Houston's mayor said two transformers failed, causing power outages at a water plant. There's no sign of contamination, but a full review was ordered.

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Houston closes schools as city remains under boil water notice

A power outage caused pressure to drop at a water purification plant, which raised concerns about contaminants potentially entering the water supply.

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Delay in Houston's boil water notice leads to outrage on social media

Despite a drop in water pressure levels on Sunday morning, city officials didn't issue a notice until hours later.

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Houston is under a boil water notice after the power went out at a purification plant

A power outage at a Houston water plant caused low water pressure across the city. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said he believes the water is safe, but is waiting on confirmation from the state.

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Houston issues boil water notice following power outages to water treatment plants

The city of Houston, Texas, issued a boil water notice on Sunday following power outages at water treatment plants. Residents are urged to boil water before using it.

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Houston under boil water order, schools to close after system failure

Millions of residents in America's fourth largest city were asked to take precautions hours after its filtration plants lost power, a failure that was not announced for hours after it occurred.

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Houston boil water notice forces schools to shut down

Millions of Houston residents are expected to be under a boil water notice until Tuesday after a power outage at a water treatment plant. At least four school districts canceled Monday classes.

For months, almost no one knew Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had cancer

Turner, 68, revealed earlier this month that he underwent treatment for bone cancer in June. He is โ€œcancer-freeโ€ as of last week, the mayor told The Texas Tribune during his first interview about his health.

Houston polling location closed after city employee electrocuted and dies

A Houston polling location was closed Tuesday after a city employee died while working, and voters were re-directed to another site, authorities said

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Astros, fans celebrate World Series win with parade

Fans were lining up in downtown Houston on Monday for a parade to celebrate the Astrosโ€™ latest World Series win.

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Fans celebrate Houston Astros' World Series win with parade

Fans celebrated the Houston Astrosโ€™ World Series win with a downtown parade on Monday.

Houston police are searching for witnesses after rapper Takeoff's killing

Kirshnik Khari Ball, known professionally as Takeoff, died early Tuesday morning after gunshots were fired at a party in Houston. "We are looking for anything to help us," a police official said.

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Houston mayor discloses that he had cancer surgery, therapy

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has revealed that he underwent surgery and six weeks of radiation therapy for bone cancer in his jaw during the summer.

Houston police still searching for suspects in killing of Migos rapper Takeoff: "Let us bring justice to this family"

"Senseless violence and a stray bullet has taken another life from this world," Migos' record label said in a statement.

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Houston cops seek shooters in Migos rapper Takeoff's slaying

HOUSTON (AP) โ€” The fatal shooting of the rapper Takeoff has Houston police asking for the public's help in identifying who opened fire outside a bowling alley early Tuesday, killing the 28-year-old me[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Houston police seek witnesses to rapper Takeoff's killing

Police say they have few leads in the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff dead outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley.

Houston's second gun buyback program sees record numbers: 'We believe this is the largest'

The city of Houston said its second gun buyback event Saturday morning made history after 1,208 guns were turned into authorities in exchange for a gift card up to $200.

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After cancer-causing chemicals were found in Fifth Ward soil, Houston mayor says cleanup plans are inadequate

The cityโ€™s health department found dioxins in soil samples along the fence line of a Union Pacific rail yard. Mayor Sylvester Turner said during the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival that plans to clean up the contamination should now include relocating residents.

HUD, Texas at odds over flood relief discrimination claim

A deadline has passed with no resolution over whether Texas will settle a dispute over claims it discriminated against minority residents in how it distributed flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey.

Feds: Illegal dumping in Houston may violate civil rights

The Justice Department says it's investigating illegal dumping in Houston, including dead bodies and medical waste, that officials say is plaguing Black and Latino neighborhoods in the nationโ€™s fourth largest city.

Crypto plunge is cautionary tale for public pension funds

The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes into the crypto pool.

Officials: 8 dead, including teens; 'scores' injured at concert during Astroworld Festival in Texas

The Houston Fire Chief said the compression of the crowd toward the stage occurred while rapper Travis Scott was performing Friday night.

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NRA speakers unshaken on gun rights after school massacre

One by one, speakers took the stage at the National Rifle Associationโ€™s annual convention in Houston and denounced the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school across the state.

NRA stages big gun show in Texas days after school massacre

The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to โ€œreflect onโ€ -- and deflect any blame for -- the deadly shooting earlier this week of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

For Texas Democrats, the path to power runs through city hall, not the state Capitol

With the Republicans holding an iron grip on the Texas Capitol, some Democratic lawmakers are seeking their political fortunes in city mayoral races.

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Texas county hopes online dashboard eases crime concerns

Officials in Texasโ€™ busiest court system say they're hopeful a new online dashboard that details information on the granting of bail in criminal cases will address growing concerns over rising crime.

Texas girl, 9, dies after being accidentally shot by ATM robbery victim; man charged

Houston police say a man who had just been robbed at an ATM opened fire in an attempt to stop his attacker but instead shot a 9-year-old girl in a truck driving nearby.

Reward increased to $30,000 for info in Texas road-rage shooting that injured girl, 9

The family of a 9-year-old Houston girl still hospitalized following a road rage shooting is asked for the publicโ€™s help in finding those responsible for injuring her.

Task force to review event safety in wake of Astroworld tragedy

A new task force will look into how to improve the safety at large Houston-area events in the hopes of avoiding another tragedy like last yearโ€™s deadly Astroworld music festival.

Task force to review event safety in wake of Astroworld show

HOUSTON (AP) โ€” A new task force will look into how to improve the safety at large Houston-area events in the hopes of avoiding another tragedy like last year's deadly Astroworld music festival, offici[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Police: Suspect In Custody After Wounding 3 Houston Officers

All three of the injured officers were in stable condition after being taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.

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Police: Suspect In Custody After Wounding 3 Houston Officers

All three of the injured officers were in stable condition after being taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.

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Police: Suspect in custody after wounding 3 Houston officers

Authorities say a suspect led Houston police on a chase Thursday that ended with him wounding three officers in a shootout, hijacking a car and barricading himself inside a home for hours before officers took him into custody.

Texas school trusteeโ€™s remarks on Black teachers draw ire

A Houston-area school board member is facing calls to resign after he linked more Black teachers to lower school district performance in response to a presentation on an audit of the districtโ€™s equity and culture.

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tests positive for COVID-19

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says he has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Best Things in Texas 2022: Tom McCasland

Houston housing director Tom McCasland bravely spoke out against suspicious city hall dealsโ€”and paid the price. Houston housing director Tom McCasland bravely spoke out against suspicious city hall dealsโ€”and paid the price.

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US climate pledge faces test in Senate with global impact

The Biden administration and Democrats talked the climate talk at U.N. negotiations in Scotland.

9-year-old dies from injuries sustained at Astroworld Festival

Attorneys for the family said last week that Blount had been placed in a medically induced comaโ€‹ to combat severe brain, liver and kidney trauma.

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Houston concert deaths spur calls for independent review

The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people.

Activists call to end of violence in Hamtramck

After two recent murders in Hamtramck, activists say they want to put an end to violent crimes in the city.

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Police investigating shooting at north Phoenix apartment complex

"Officers are on scene of a shooting, this is an active scene and I will provide more information as it becomes available," a Phoenix Police spokesperson said on Nov. 8.

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Man, woman seriously injured in double shooting near downtown Phoenix

A man and a woman have been hospitalized after they were both shot early Monday morning near downtown Phoenix.

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What we know so far about the victims of the Astroworld Festival tragedy

One of the victims was a high school freshman, authorities said.

cbsnews.com

1 in custody after shots fired at Tempe mobile home park

Police say one person is in custody after shots were fired during a dispute at a Tempe mobile home park near the U.S. 60 and Priest Drive. No injuries were reported.

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Man found shot to death outside Atlanta home

Police are investigating the deadly shooting of a man found in the front yard of an empty home in southwest Atlanta.

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Aspiring border agent, dancer, engineer among victims of crowd surge at Astroworld Festival

Clearer pictures began to emerge Sunday of some of the eight young people who died when fans at a Travis Scott concert in Houston suddenly surged toward the stage.

What we know so far about the victims of the Astroworld Festival tragedy

One of the victims was a high school freshman, authorities said.

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Henry County Police Department identified veteran cop shot by 22-year-old suspect

The Henry County Police Department is offering a $30,000 reward for the suspect's arrest. At last check, the officers was in critical condition.

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Mourning starts as Houston officials probe concert deaths

Mourners began building a memorial to those lost at a Texas concert as authorities said they would watch video, interview witnesses and review concert protocols to determine how eight people died when fans suddenly surged toward the stage to watch rapper Travis Scott.

Officials confirm eight people, including two teens, are among the dead after Houston music festival stampede

Seven of the victims ranged from 14 to 27 years old, Mayor Sylvester Turner said during a Saturday afternoon press conference.

cnbc.com

Ninth grader at Houston-area high school killed in Astroworld Festival crowd surge, principal confirms

A ninth grader at a Houston-area high school was among the eight victims killed in the crowd surge at Astroworld Festival, the principal confirmed Saturday.

Astroworld Festival: Police confirm victims may have been injected with drugs, launch criminal probe

Houston authorities have confirmed the ages of those who died at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.

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WATCH LIVE: Houston officials hold news conference after 8 killed at Astroworld Festival

Houston Police and Fire Departments are holding a news conference Saturday afternoon after eight people died during a crowd surge at rapper Travis Scottโ€™s Astroworld Festival.

Houston mayor says Travis Scott's deadly Astroworld Festival 'had more security' than the World Series

Those who died at the festival were between 16 and 23 years old, the mayor's office said, according to The New York Times.

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Houston officer dead, another wounded while serving warrant

HOUSTON (AP) โ€” A Houston police officer was killed and another was wounded Monday morning during a shooting that also killed a 31-year-old man whom the officers were attempting to arrest on drug charg[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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1 Houston police officer killed, another injured while serving warrant, mayor says

Authorities say a Houston police officer was killed and another was wounded during a shooting that also killed a 31-year-old man who the officers were attempting to arrest.

Hurricane Nicholas Makes Landfall On The Texas Coast

Hurricane Nicholas made landfall along the Texas coast Tuesday, bringing the threat of up to 20 inches of rainfall to the same area hit by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and storm-battered Louisiana.

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Nicholas, now tropical storm, may cause deadly flash floods in parts of Texas, Louisiana

Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.

Nicholas, now a tropical depression, still douses Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.

Tropical Storm Nicholas threatens Gulf Coast with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Nicholas strengthened as it headed for the Gulf Coast on Sunday, threatening heavy rain and floods in coastal areas of Texas, Mexico and Louisiana.

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Two men arrested in fatal Houston shooting of New Orleans police officer

Houston authorities on Friday announced two arrests in the fatal shooting of off-duty New Orleans Police Det. Everett Briscoe.

It appears the Democrats are sending another bus into Texas

Because the last one ended so well.

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Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbottโ€™s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governorโ€™s order. He announced Monday that the cityโ€™s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.

Houston mask mandate might violate Texas governorโ€™s order

HOUSTON (AP) โ€” Houston city workers are being told they must resume wearing masks while on the job, a requirement that could go against Gov. Greg Abbott's most recent executive order banning such mandates.

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Houston mask mandate could defy Texas governor's order

Governor Greg Abbott has said that local governments that try to impose mask mandates could be fined up to $1,000.

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Houston mask mandate might violate Texas governor's order

HOUSTON (AP) โ€” Houston city workers are being told they must resume wearing masks while on the job, a requirement that could go against Gov.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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White House says if Gov. Greg Abbott can't lead on COVD-19, he should 'get out of the way'

During Tuesdayโ€™s White House press briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said that if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won't act to...

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Houston teen dies two days after road rage shooting targeting family leaving Astros game

A teenager who was shot during a road rage incident after his family left a Houston Astros game has died from his injuries.

Houston officer shot while responding to parking lot dispute

HOUSTON (AP) โ€” A Houston police officer was critically wounded Monday when a man opened fire after an argument with a woman over a parking spot, police said.

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Houston officer shot while responding to parking lot dispute

Houston police say an officer has been wounded when a man opened fire after arguing with a woman over a parking spot.

INSIDE THE RING: Boxing Returns To AT&T Center

One of the most popular fighters in boxing will make his 2021 debut in the AT&T Center next month.

Collins Aerospace to support NASA life support systems at new Houston Spaceport campus

More than 50 years after it provided the communications link between Houston and the moon, Collins Aerospace is again helping connect "Space City" with the future of U.S. activities in space.

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Rodeo cancellation 'heartbreaking,' but right thing to do, most say

From the Downtown Parade to the BBQ Contest, here is when some of those rodeo faves are returning!

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George Floydโ€™s family to hold Houston concert marking death

Religious leaders, musical guests, spoken word artists and politicians gathered for a concert in Houston, the home town of George Floyd, to commemorate the anniversary of his death.

Houston area getting little of $1B in Harvey flood aid

Houston area officials are expressing shock and anger after learning their communities, which suffered the brunt of damage from Hurricane Harvey, will be getting a fraction of $1 billion that Texas is awarding as part of an initial distribution of federal funding given to the state for flood mitigation.

Abbott wonโ€™t throw pitch, rebuffing MLB voting-rights stance

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declined to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers' home opener.

Congress questions Texas officials about power grid failure

Congress is looking into the cause of the power blackouts across Texas last month. A House panel planned to hear Wednesday, March 24, 2021, from officials who oversee the state's energy industry and electric grid. (AP Photo/LM Otero File)DALLAS โ€“ Congress is looking into last monthโ€™s massive and deadly power outages across Texas and questioning officials who oversee the stateโ€™s energy industry and electric grid. After outages in February 2011, Robbโ€™s group recommended that Texas power plants needed better protection against winter storms. AdHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the Texas grid was designed for peak summer heat, and policymakers wrongly believed that the 2011 severe winter storm was an anomaly.

Houston police Chief Art Acevedo lands top Miami job; mayor calls him the Tom Brady of police chiefs

โ€œWe went out and got what I feel is America's best chief," said Miami Mayor Francis Suarez standing alongside Acevedo at a news conference Monday after describing him to The Miami Herald as the Tom Brady or Michael Jordan of police chiefs. He is replacing Chief Jorge Colina, who retired in February, becoming Miamiโ€™s fifth chief the past decade. And Acevedo announced a few weeks after the raid that the police department would no longer use no-knock warrants. AdOn Monday, Acevedo acknowledged the problem with bad policing and said he thought he brings a new perspective to the Miami Police Department. "Do not confuse kindness for weakness," Acevedo said regarding his gestures over the past year to advocate for police reform.

Suit seeks to stop massive $7 billion highway project in Houston

A protester holds a sign during a July 23, 2019, news conference in Houston where community advocates called for a delay in plans to expand Interstate 45. HOUSTON โ€“ A federal lawsuit was filed Thursday to stop a massive $7 billion highway widening project in Houston that local officials and community advocates say wonโ€™t improve the areaโ€™s traffic congestion and will disproportionately impact minority residents who would be displaced by the proposed construction. The proposed 10-year construction project would improve 24 miles along Interstate 45 and several other roadways, with a major remaking of how these thoroughfares go through downtown Houston. This project displaces communities and the project is bad for our health,โ€ Hidalgo said. โ€œThey are supposed to study and incorporate the feedback from the community before they bulldoze the community into a project that is not appropriate,โ€ Hidalgo said.

Austin officials say they'll continue requiring masks in public โ€” but it's unclear how they'll be able to enforce the rule

Austin Mayor Steve Adler says enforcement of the mask rule will be limited. Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas TribuneAustin and Travis County public health leaders say that they will continue requiring residents to wear masks in public, even though Gov. Austin authorities acknowledged that city governments alone can't impose mask orders, but argued that public health authorities can. Escott is the appointed public health physician and expert to whom our community entrusts our public health," Adler said. In a video message posted to Facebook late Tuesday, Adler said it's a Class C misdemeanor to violate the public health order.

Join The Texas Tribune for an interview with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on the role that Texas cities play in combating climate change

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joins The Texas Tribune for a live event on March 11Cities are key contributors to climate change, as transportation, buildings and power plants are major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Join The Texas Tribune at noon Central March 11 for a live interview with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, chair of the Climate Mayors coalition. AdTheyโ€™ll discuss the role that cities play in combating climate change and preparing for climate emergencies, such as hurricanes and winter storms. Previously, Turner served in the Texas House, representing parts of Houston, for more than 20 years. Though donors and corporate sponsors underwrite Texas Tribune events, they play no role in determining the content, panelists or line of questioning.

Biden to visit storm-ravaged Texas Friday

President Joe Biden speaks about the 500,000 Americans that died from COVID-19, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Washington. AdHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Sunday on CBS' โ€œFace the Nationโ€ the state of Texas should bear those โ€œexorbitant costs," rather than residents. Biden previously tweeted about Texas and the other affected states, received regular updates from his staff and declared states of emergency in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Biden spoke to the governors of the seven states most affected by the winter weather. Biden said last week that he hoped to travel to Texas but he didn't want his presence and the accompanying presidential entourage to distract from the recovery.

In Texas, attention turns to storm repairs, political peril

Her kitchen appeared mostly undamaged, but the plumber that cut into Espinozaโ€™s wall found water had been pouring in underneath the floor. Many residents are unsure when they'll be able to make permanent repairs, what they'll have to pay out of pocket or even when they'll be able to go home. Roberto Valerio, a plumber in North Texas, said the broken pipes and other problems caused by the storm had led to โ€œbig chaos.โ€โ€œWe canโ€™t find what we need easily,โ€ he said. His office encouraged out-of-state plumbers to come fix Texas pipes. A rushing sound could be heard in Espinozaโ€™s kitchen Saturday night, when Valerio turned the water back on.

Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on February 21, 2021

Plus, a revealing interview with the COVID-19 point person on former President Trump's National Security Council, Matt Pottinger. But we want to turn to White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. JAKE SULLIVAN (National Security Adviser/@jakesullivan): Good morning. It's-- it's been widely reported that you went into the Oval Office alongside National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and told President Trump at the end of January that this would be the greatest national security threat that he ever faced. Matt, I mean, as a national security risk, did you ever look and say who exposed him and figure out how that happened?

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State of Texas should pay for enormous energy bills after power outages, Houston mayor says

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Sunday called on the state of Texas to pay for the enormous electric bills that scores of Texans reported after severe winter weather knocked out power and rose energy prices. Frigid conditions last week caused major grid failures and skyrocketing demand that left millions of people without heat and electricity. Now, as power resumes for most of Texas, some households face utility bills as high as $10,000. The high utility bills in Texas are due to the state's unregulated power grid that's nearly cut off from the rest of the country. "These systems need to be weatherized โ€ฆ we need to open up the Texas grid."

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Rockets-Pacers game postponed because of Texas storm

Houston Rockets' John Wall, bottom, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. All rights reservedHOUSTON โ€“ The game between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night was postponed because of continued utility shortages in the area from this weekโ€™s winter storm. Fridayโ€™s game against Dallas was called off on Thursday. The team said the decision was made after discussions with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the NBA. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water

About 260,000 homes and businesses in the Tennessee county that includes Memphis were told to boil water because of water main ruptures and pumping station problems. And water pressure problems prompted Memphis International Airport to cancel all incoming and outgoing Friday flights. Paul Lee Davis got to the front of the line at a water station set up by city officials only to have the water run out. Water service was restored Friday to two Houston Methodist community hospitals, but officials still were bringing in drinking water and some elective surgeries were canceled, spokeswoman Gale Smith said. AdMore than 192,000 Louisiana residents -- some still struggling to recover from last August's Hurricane Laura -- had no water service Friday, according to the state health department.

โ€˜A complete bungleโ€™: Texasโ€™ energy pride goes out with cold

But hours after those assurances, the number of outages in Texas only rose, at one point exceeding 4 million customers. Forcing controlled outages was the only way to avert an even more dire blackout in Texas, Magness said. The outages are the widest Texas' grid has suffered but hardly a first in winter. A decade ago, another deep February freeze created power shortages in Texas the same week the Super Bowl was played in Arlington. A federal report later flagged failures in the system, including power plants that are unable to stand up to extreme cold.

Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms

Nearly 3.4 million customers around the U.S. were still without electricity, and some also lost water service. More than 100 million people live in areas covered by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory, the weather service said. Weather-related outages have been particularly stubborn in Oregon, where some customers have been without power for almost a week. At the peak of the storm, more than 350,000 customers in the Portland area were in the dark. In Oregon, authorities confirmed Tuesday that four people died in the Portland area of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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