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Will Texas Ever Figure Out How Many People Died in the Winter Storm?
Across the state, authorities initially suspected at least 40 deaths were caused by the winter storm, and the number is likely to grow.
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Fort Worth Church, TCU Students Both Benefit from Volunteerism During Winter Storm
New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth is known for helping the community — the church has held food giveaways during the pandemic — but the recent snowstorm and freezing temperatures left the church in need of a hand.
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Mesquite Supplies Free Water to Residents in Need
After the winter storm in North Texas caused plumbing issues across the state, the city of Mesquite is committing to step in and help its residents who are still without water.
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Texas Jail Inmates Hungry, Shivering During Unusual Freeze
An unusually heavy winter storm knocked out electricity to millions of Texas homes and left many people without water service, but it also left inmates at the state’s largest county jail vulnerable, hungry and cold. Advocates and lawyers say Harris County Jail inmates have told them of stinking jail toilets that couldn’t be flushed, no access to clean water when...
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White House Climate Czar to AP: Texas Storm ‘A Wake-Up Call'
President Joe Biden’s climate adviser said the deadly winter storm that caused widespread power outages in Texas and other states is a “wake-up call” for the United States to build energy systems and other infrastructure that are more reliable and resilient in the face of extreme-weather events linked to climate change. Gina McCarthy, Biden’s national climate adviser, said in...
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President Biden, First Lady Visit Texas to Check on Recovery From Massive Winter Storm
President Biden visited Texas for the first time as president on Friday, checking on recovery efforts in the state after last week’s massive winter storm knocked out power to millions.
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ERCOT Removes Griddy's Right to Operate
Griddy can no longer operate in the state of Texas. ERCOT, which runs the state’s power grid, has yanked Griddy’s right to do business saying the company has failed to pay some of its bills.
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‘Who Is At Fault?' Investigation Into Texas Blackout Begins
The catastrophic Texas blackout was a wider failure than the state’s power grid, which teetered on the brink of an even bigger collapse during a freeze that knocked out electricity to 4 million customers, energy executives said Thursday.
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Waterless Plano Apartment Tenants Demand Answers, Get Police Called on Them
10 days and counting without running water. That is the reality facing countless families across DFW, including many living in apartment communities. Residents at one Plano apartment complex who demanded answers from their management, instead got the police called on them.
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Waterless Plano Apartment Tenants Demand Answers, Get Police Called on Them
Ten days and counting without running water. That is the reality facing countless families across DFW, including many living in apartment communities. Residents at one Plano apartment complex who demanded answers from their management, instead got the police called on them.
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Former Refugee Helped Those Seeking Shelter From Winter Storm
Shaza Alsharaa made 700 meals over three days for people who were in the emergency shelter at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center last week.
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Who is Donating to Texas Storm Relief Efforts?
Many companies and groups across the nation are rushing to provide aid to Texans after last week’s winter storm left millions without power, food, water and access to other resources.
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Food Bank Saw First-Time Visitors After Winter Storm
The Tarrant Area Food Bank has been helping North Texans in need during the pandemic, but over the last week volunteers were overwhelmed. NBC 5’s Meredith Land talked to TAFB President and CEO about the influx of “first-time” visitors.
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NBC 5 Responds: Property Tax Exemption Available after Winter Disaster
If you saw significant damage during last week’s disaster, you could save money on your 2021 property tax bill through a temporary exemption for 2021. NBC 5’s Diana Zoga explains how it works and who should apply.
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NBC 5 Responds: Property Tax Exemption Available after Winter Disaster
If you saw significant damage during last week’s disaster, you could save money on your 2021 property tax bill through a temporary exemption for 2021. NBC 5’s Diana Zoga explains how it works and who should apply.
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FEMA Help Available for Winter Storm Damage Victims
Last week’s historic winter storm caused countless power and plumbing problems for North Texans. If you are insured you should already be talking to your insurance company, but insured or not you can still apply for federal assistance through FEMA. For help that includes temporary housing, home repairs and low cost loans. NBC 5’s Kristi Nelson talked with a...
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President Biden, First Lady, Visit Texas to Check on Recovery From Massive Storm
President Biden visited Texas for the first time as president on Friday, checking on recovery efforts in the state after last week’s massive winter storm knocked out power to millions.
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Irving Police Officer Helps Cold Owl
An Irving police officer rescued an owl during last week’s winter storm. Officer Kotlik found the owl on the cold ground. The officer picked it up and wrapped it in a blanket. As the officer was trying to find a shelter, the owl got its strength back and flew away.
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Red Cross Comes Through During Winter Storm
In times of disaster, the Red Cross steps up to help and this time is no different. No one could have predicted the immense need, NBC 5’s Bianca Castro talked with Lisa Morgan with the Red Cross about the available resources to help.
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Carrollton Provides Emergency Repair Assistance to Eligible Residents Through CDBG Funding
The City of Carrollton has announced that residents may be eligible for up to $5,000 in assistance with home repairs through the City’s Emergency Home Repair Program.