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Food Angel Hands Cash to Freezing Texans Waiting for Food, Then Disappears
On 2/18/21 at 1:04 AM EST
Food, water, heat and electricity are scarce throughout many parts of the greater Houston area as the winter storm of a lifetime grips the nation s fourth-largest city. Finding a store that has basic necessities is one thing, and finding one that can take credit and debit cards is another, especially when the store s power goes out.
The Foodarama near 18th Street and Ella Boulevard in the city s Houston Heights sector was open Tuesday night. The store was busy and cashiers rang up items, but then the power went out, so then they could only accept cash. The store stayed open, and customers could only buy essential items during the winter storm.
Power outages forcing Texas gas stations to close
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Michael Pence of Tomball fills his truck after filling gas cans at a station along State Highway 249 Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in Tomball.Melissa Phillip, Staff photographer / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Steven Bureau of Magnolia fills gas cans at a station along State Highway 249 Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in Tomball.Melissa Phillip, Staff photographer / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Johnny Zelaya of Tomball carries a gas can after filing it at a station along State Highway 249 Monday, Feb.15, 2021 in Tomball. He said he’s having to use a generator after losing power at his home.Melissa Phillip, Staff photographer / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
Houston sees long lines, limited supply of water and other essentials By Jacob Carpenter and Dug Begley, Staff writer
Alexandria Hampton got a rude welcome to Houston.
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In her first week living in the city, severe winter weather left Hampton without water pressure in her Sharpstown home Wednesday, necessitating an early-morning grocery trip.
After striking out at a Meyerland Wal-Mart, Hampton found an open Food Town on the city’s southwest side and jumped in line with a few dozen other shoppers. Once inside, the selection left the South Carolina native pleasantly surprised, with plenty of bottled water limit two multi-packs per shopper and canned foods.
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