Biden says he plans to visit Texas and declare major disaster
The president said he'll sign the major disaster declaration Friday, which will unlock more FEMA resources for Texas.
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Why does Texas have its own power grid?
Questions are being raised about Texas' independently owned power grid after millions of people were left in the dark amid a winter storm. Erin Douglas, an environment reporter for the Texas Tribune, joins CBSN to discuss how the state was able to avoid federal regulations, plus why Republicans were wrong in blaming the outages on renewable energy.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises $1 million for Texans
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is from New York, but the congresswoman is focusing on Texas this week after a storm left millions without power.
Texas weather woes foreshadow climate change disasters
Hot-weather infrastructure and an isolated power grid have left the state unprepared for extreme weather.
Texas faces water shortage amid power outages
As many Texans brace for more cold temperatures and prolonged power outages, they also face a lack of clean water because of water service disruptions across the state. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports on the damage, and Joshua D. Rhodes, a researcher at the University of Texas, joins "CBSN AM" to discuss what went wrong.
As power returns, Texans face new challenges
Texas power officials say on Sunday night they were just minutes away from the entire collapse of the energy grid, which could have left millions of people in the dark for months. But now as power comes back online, Texans are facing extensive cleanup and high electricity bills. Omar Villafranca reports.
FEMA leader on Texas weather crisis
Acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the weather, power and water crises in Texas.
Over 13 million Texans facing water crisis after brutal winter storm
In many homes, the tap is dry. Finding bottled water is nearly impossible. Some have resorted to boiling snow.
Ted Cruz says he went to Cancun amid Texas crisis to be "good dad"
The Republican senator returned home Thursday afternoon.
Winter storm devastates Texas as millions face water crisis
Nearly half of Texas residents don't have access to clean, running water.
How U.S. can pay for Biden's relief plan
President Biden is facing opposition from Republicans to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. One big question: How would the nation pay for it? Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia University's Center for Sustainable Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what it would mean for the economy in the long run.
Ted Cruz under fire over Cancun trip
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is facing criticism after he and his family went to Cancun, Mexico, this week as his home state struggled with the aftermath of a deadly winter storm that left millions without power. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details.
Texas hospitals suffer from water issues amid widespread power outages
An Austin hospital had to transport the most in-need patients to other facilities.
Texas faces water crisis as death toll climbs
Cases of carbon monoxide are rising and people are struggling to stay warm as frigid temperatures and power outages batter Texas. Janet Shamlian reports.
How you can help Texas during the winter weather emergency
The cold weather and lack of power have led to a rise in 911 calls and hospitalizations. Here's how to help.
Texas winter storm gaining new urgency
The Texas winter storm is gaining new urgency, with many people still fighting to survive in their own homes. Janet Shamlian reports.
"Mattress Mack" opens stores as shelter
The Houston furniture store owner known as "Mattress Mack" has opened up his stores to hundreds of people who are without power and heat after the deadly snowstorm. "Tough times never last, tough Texans do," he told CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV.
"Mattress Mack" opens Texas furniture store as shelter
"Tough times never last, tough Texans do, and we'll get through this also," the local hero said.
Multiple animals die at sanctuary after winter blast cuts power
Among the deceased animals was 58-year-old Violet, who was the sanctuary's oldest chimp.
Blame game ongoing over Texas power outages
As millions of Texas residents suffer in the miserable conditions, questions remain about who is responsible for leaving the state so vulnerable. Omar Villafranca offers a reality check on why this is happening.
Hundreds of thousands still without power in Texas
Families in Houston and all over Texas were doing anything to stay warm. Hospitals treated hundreds for exposure to the cold and for carbon monoxide poisoning as Texans fired up generators and stayed in their cars to keep warm.
Texas governor details plan to restore power to millions
Millions are without power as a large swath of the state is under yet another winter storm warning.
Don't blame wind turbines for Texas' historic power outages
Conservative politicians are blaming renewable energy for Texas' catastrophic power failures. The state's electric grid operator and independent experts say otherwise.
Texas mayor resigns after telling residents "only the strong will survive"
"No one owes you [or] your family anything; nor is it the local government's responsibility to support you during trying times like this!" said the former mayor.
Frigid temperatures cripple Texas power grid as death toll climbs
More than 2.5 million Texas homes and businesses are still without power and at least 24 people have been killed so far as a second winter storm targets the East Coast.
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