Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration
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State officials are taking action as Texas prepares for dangerously cold temperatures and winter precipitation.
Gov. Greg Abbott joined state public safety and energy officials on Thursday morning for a briefing on grid reliability, travel, and disaster preparation ahead
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How Texas is getting ready for this weekend’s winter storm
State and local officials say they’re better prepared than they were five years ago when Winter Storm Uri blanketed the state, killing hundreds and leaving scores without power and water.
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Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 counties
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.
Follow live winter storm updates and breaking weather news as snow storms are predicted to fall across the U.S. this weekend, impacting states as far south as Texas.