Biden declared Texas to be a major disaster freeing up federal funding to individuals for temporary housing
At least 70 people died across the nation with 30 deaths in Texas alone since the storms struck
They include 11-year-old Cristian Pavon who died from hypothermia while in his bed
Senator Ted Cruz still facing criticism over mid-crisis trip to Cancun, while wife Heidi returned to US Saturday
Warmer temperatures are now covering the southern US with temperatures expected to reach 70F on Sunday
More than 300,000 are still without power, many of them in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi
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Wish you were here, Ted? Senator Cruz s wife Heidi and their daughters hit the beach in Cancun while Texas reels after historic storm
Ted Cruz s family were seen soaking up the sun on the beaches of Cancun, Mexico on Friday
The Texas senator returned to the Lone Star State after facing criticism for taking the international trip
Millions have experienced power outages and record freezing temperatures during a deadly winter storm
The winter storm has been blamed for more than 30 deaths in Texas and 58 across the country
14 million people were left without drinking water leading to emergency distribution centers to be set up in both Houston and Austin
Heidi Cruz and her two daughters arrived back into Houston late Saturday after their trip to Cancun
It appears Ted chose not to escort them home from the airport despite wanting accompany them to Mexico
The family was spotted getting on a United flight from Houston to Cancun on Wednesday
Less than 24 hours later, the senator flew back after facing backlash for fleeing Texas amid a statewide crisis
Move announced Saturday makes federal funding available to individuals, including for temporary housing
At least 30 people to have now died in Texas since the storms struck, including 11-year-old Cristian Pavon
Three children died in a house fire and a man froze to death in his recliner chair with his wife sat by his side
Senator Ted Cruz still facing criticism over mid-crisis trip to Cancun, while AOC seen in Houston Saturday