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Winter Storm 2021

Texas cities weren’t ready for a massive winter storm in 2021. Has that changed?

Cities have made some preparations in case of another severe winter storm. But keeping the lights and water on is far from guaranteed.

A snowy Austin Skyline as freezing temperatures continue across the state of Texas on Feb. 16, 2021.

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Keeping the lights and water on

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