Published: Monday, February 22, 2021
Texas Capitol in Austin at dawn. Photo credit: Bob Daemmrich/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom
The sun rose Friday in Austin over a Texas Capitol darkened to save energy, after winter weather paralyzed much of an unprepared Lone Star State. Bob Daemmrich/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom
Lights are back on for most Texans, but the policy fights over astronomical power bills, unprepared generating plants and an isolated grid are just beginning.
That was evident over the weekend as Texas electricity crisis grabbed attention on Sunday news shows and the White House said President Biden could soon visit the state.
Authorities are still sorting out the toll from last week s winter storm that left millions of Texas residents clustered in homes without heat, power or potable water for hours or days. Others kept power but may face bills in the hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on their plans. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) held a meeting Saturday with Texas lawmakers to discu
Over Presidents’ Day weekend 2021, an unprecedented cold weather event hit the Midwest and South central United States. The storm led to major disruptions to infrastructure throughout.
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Eddie Palmer sits with his wife, Ginette, at his side while he undergoes peritoneal dialysis in a motel on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2021. He has been on dialysis for six years. His treatment was disrupted when electricity went out at his home. He took his family and his dialysis machine to a motel that had consistent power. Palmer spent the evening with his wife, Ginette; his two daughters, Raenie and Ginay, and their pet dog, Major.Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer
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