Texas
Over 400 Migrant Kids Were Sent to Shelters in One Day
The White House has stressed that these are unaccompanied minors whom it aims to quickly transfer to the care of families or sponsors.
How to Apply for FEMA Aid After the Texas Winter Storm
Those applying for both home and business disaster assistance can complete one application to cover both.
ERCOT CEO Apologizes For Power Outrages—'Could Have Done a Better Job'
The winter storm that hit Texas and other states has killed at least 80 people, but officials have said that an accurate death toll will take time to establish.
Abbott Admits Failure from All Power Sources, Initially Blamed Green Energy
Widespread power outages left 4 million Texas residents without power or heat during freezing temperatures.
Dan Patrick Says Texas May Ban Utility Plans That Produced 17k Power Bills
Republican Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said Wednesday that Texans who received electricity bills as high as $17,000 amid the state's recent energy crisis had "gambled on a very, very low rate" and lost.
Texas Volunteers Save Hundreds of Animals at Sanctuary Where Primates Froze
Primarily Primates in Leon Springs thanked people who came to the aid of the animals after it lost power for four days.
Texas Energy Crisis a Wake-Up Call for Policymakers
It's easy to be drawn into political corners and cast blame on a single energy source failure.
Criminal Charges Could Be Filed Against Texas Utility Companies Over Deaths
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar warned CPS Energy and ERCOT could be held accountable, but it is still far too early to point fingers.
Fry's Electronics Customers Share Photos of Their Favorite Stores
Fry's Electronics will be closing down all its stores nationwide as the company goes out of business.
Texas Power Retailer That Charged Thousands During Freeze Hit With Lawsuit
People across Texas reported steep increases in their electric bills as companies raised prices significantly amid the recent winter storm.
Fact Check: Does Heidi Cruz's Employer Control Texas Energy Utilities?
After facing backlash for a family trip to Mexico during power outages in Texas, Heidi Cruz is facing criticism online as people question the connection between her employer, Goldman Sachs, and Texas energy utility companies.
Cruz Calls Out Neighbors for Leaking Cancun Trip Texts: 'Don't Be ***holes'
The Texas senator also said he thought it was "a little rude" that some of his neighbors previously put up campaign signs for his political rival Beto O'Rourke.
Texas Party Store Sells Ted Cruz Piñatas After Cancun Fiasco
Carlos De La Fuente, one of the owners of ABC Party HQ in Dallas, said they "want to provide a good laugh for people during these difficult times."
Bill Gates on Texas Storms: Climate Change Will Cause More 'Crazy Weather'
The billionaire philanthropist said green energy was not to blame for the widespread blackouts that hit Texas last week as its power grid faltered.
Trevor Noah Lambasts Ted Cruz for 'Lame Photo Ops' After Cancun Fallout
The Daily Show host criticized the Texas senator for turning "people who actually need real help into political props" since his return from Mexico.
Louisiana Treated As 'Stepchild of the Nation,' Shreveport Mayor Says
"Texas desperately needs the help, but so do we," the mayor said. "Louisiana has been treated like the stepchild of the nation during this disaster."
Katrina Pierson Urges GOP to Remove State Lawmakers Who Certified Biden Win
Pierson said Georgia GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is just one of many state-level officials whom Republicans must oust.
How Ted Cruz Contradicted Sean Hannity's Defense of Cancun Trip
Cruz's initial explanation of the trip saw him backpedal by saying he was dropping his daughters off at the beach to avoid the freezing temperatures in Texas.
New Billboard Slams Ted Cruz, Praises Local BBQ Shack Owner Helping Texans
Senator Ted Cruz's trip to Cancun amid Texas' state of emergency was critiqued by a new billboard in Iowa, which also praised a local restaurant owner's mission to provide meals for Texans.
The Real Divide In America Isn't Politics. It's COVID and Climate
Climate change, COVID, and jobs are together splitting Americans by class more profoundly than Americans are split by politics. The white working class is taking as much of a beating as most Black and Latino people.
Human Skull Discovered in Texas Park, Police Open Investigation
Officers from Harris County were called to the scene of a wooded area in Cypress Park, 25 miles northwest of Houston, on Sunday.
Texans Face Empty Supermarket Shelves As Weather Crisis Hits Supply Chains
Texas facing mass food shortages as winter storm and power outages hit supply chains and spark panic buying.
Texas Grandmother's Home Ransacked by Thieves after She Froze to Death
Mary Gee, 84, reportedly lost power in her northeast Houston apartment over the night of February 15. Her body was discovered by her family and police the following morning.
Abbott Blames Texas Chaos on Green Energy, Schumer Says Probe His Policies
After Texas Governor Greg Abbott blamed green energy for widespread winter blackouts in his state, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on a pair of energy regulation bodies to probe Abbott's policies.
Larry Kudlow Suggests Texas Power Outages 'Consequence' of Electing Biden
"He's gone after the energy sector. You saw some of the consequences in Texas. That's just the tip of the iceberg," the former White House economics adviser said of the president.
Ted Cruz Calls for Swift Action on Texans' High Electric Bills
The Texas Republican urged regulators to intervene against electric companies profiting from the severe winter weather.
AOC, Beto O'Rourke Raise $5 Million for Texas Relief
As of Sunday morning, Ocasio-Cortez has raised $4 million for relief teams across the state of Texas and joined Democratic Representatives Sylvia Garcia, Sheila Jackson and Al Green at a Houston food bank Saturday.
'Unacceptable': Texas Governor Condemns Soaring Energy Bills After Storm
"It is unacceptable for Texans who suffered through days in the freezing cold without electricity or heat to now be hit with skyrocketing energy costs," Abbott said.
Critics Accuse Ted Cruz of 'Fake Compassion' as He Hands Out Water in Texas
Pictures posted on his official Twitter account showed the lawmaker handing out bottles of water in Texas, two days after returning to the disaster-hit state.
Ted Cruz Apologizes For Cancun Trip On SNL
"I deeply regret my actions over the last couple of days. Mostly, flying United," Aidy Bryant, playing Cruz, said in Saturday Night Live's cold open.