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We hit $3.2 MILLION in Texas relief support last night! One of the places it’s going is the Houston Food Bank. I’m visiting Reps. @JacksonLeeTX18 & @LaCongresista with volunteers to pack meals. The bank REALLY needs helping hands. Can you join a shift? houstonfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/g…

In case you missed it: Former Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary says Texans "would be without electricity for longer than three days to keep the federal government out of their business.” cbsaustin.com/news/local/ric…

Guess which US Senator from Texas flew to Cancun while the state was freezing to death and having to boil water?

A KXAN investigation revealed that 5 of ERCOT's Board of Directors don't live in Texas, and one of them lives outside the country trib.al/G6ekYnv

Patients at St. David’s South Medical Center in Austin prepare to transport patients to nearby hospitals after reporting loss of water pressure, heat and other critical infrastructure. #Austin #Texas #Atx #TexasFreeze @statesman

For Tina Rios, her family and hundreds of other people, shelter from the winter storm that has left much of Houston without power or heat came from an unusual place: a furniture store. cbsaustin.com/news/nation-wo…

NEW VIDEO: Final round of sleet/light snow moving in now. Open for forecast overnight into Thursday. #txwx

Our water system has experienced rapid changes due to extreme weather. Water use surpassed typical usage by 250% over the past 24 hrs due to dripping faucets/pipe leaks/line breaks from freezing temps causing pressure & storage to significantly drop. Conserve water when you can.

🚨 Boil water notice Austin Water customers - a citywide boil water notice has been issued. Water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled vigorously for at least two minutes prior to use. This includes water for brushing your teeth and water for your pets.

KVUE photojournalist Andrew Sanchez explains the dangers of ice and snow buildup ahead of another round of wintry precipitation. kvue.com/article/weathe…

As Texans face widespread power outages following deadly winter storms, state lawmakers are preparing to grill the managers of the power grid over what led to power problems. trib.al/ZJhWkPl

Austin enters boil water notice for the first time since historic 2018 floods kvue.com/article/news/l…

Traffic Alert: Northbound I-35 closed at US 290-SH 71 Ben White Frwy- Exit 231 due to icing. Traffic detouring to frontage road. Smarter choice is stay off the roads tonight. #my35 #atxtraffic

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We all have a role to play to reducing and slowing transmission of #COVID19. Physical or social distancing is one way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This means avoiding crowded places and maintaining distance from others. More tips: cdc.gov/covid19. #StayAtHome

Gatherings of 250+ People Banned to Help Tackle COVID-19 austintexas.gov/news/gathering…

📢 #PSA 📢 To help prevent the spread of #COVID19: 💧Wash your hands often ✋Avoid touching your face 🚫Avoid close contact w/ people who are sick 🤧Cover coughs + sneezes 🏠Stay home when you're sick 🧼Clean frequently touched surfaces 📌 Info + flyers: AustinTexas.gov/COVID19

COVID-19 Roundup: Austin Issues New Advice To Help Stop Spread, Hays County Reports First Case tinyurl.com/qobcsl4