"What happened is completely unacceptable": Gov. Greg Abbott calls for winterization of Texas energy system
Abbott also blasted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas for its handling of the recent winter storm. Full Story
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Duncan Agnew
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Duncan Agnew was a reporting fellow in 2021. He graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism. Duncan has worked as an investigative intern for Injustice Watch and for the Better Government Association, two nonprofit news organizations in Chicago. He has also been an editorial intern at The Alexandria Times and worked in various roles at North by Northwestern magazine. Duncan is also an orientation adviser and a tour guide at Northwestern.
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![Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference regarding Texas’ emergency response to an unprecedented winter storm gripping Texas. Feb 13, 2021.]()
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Texans running out of food as weather crisis disrupts supply chain
Texans running low on food are finding empty grocery store shelves. Food pantries are running out of supplies. And the freeze has wiped out substantial portions of the state's citrus and vegetable crops. Full Story
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![Fiesta grocery store in South Austin saw a shortage of some goods as customers stocked up. Power outages and freezing temperatures are expected to continue until the end of the week. Feb. 16, 2021.]()
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With more dangerous weather approaching, Texans say officials didn’t warn them about going days without power
Texas' energy grid operators warned of rolling, short-term power outages. Millions of homes have been without power since early Monday morning. Full Story
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Nearly a year into the pandemic, grocery workers in Texas are more fatigued than ever as they await vaccine access
After the Department of State Health Services neglected to include front-line essential workers in the latest phase of the vaccine rollout, grocery store workers juggle stressful work while waiting for the vaccine. Full Story
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![After two confirmed cases of COVID-19 cased in the Austin area, a long line formed at the H-E-B grocery store at Hancock Center. Many residents waited in line for 30 to 45 minutes, as lines stretched to the rear of the store.]()
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Texans receiving federal food assistance could soon get more aid under Joe Biden's executive order
To combat food insecurity during the pandemic, the new president is increasing assistance for families receiving help to make up for free and reduced-cost school lunches. He also wants to increase food stamp benefits. Full Story
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Republicans and Democrats both want to repeal part of a digital content law, but experts say that will be extremely tough
Experts say the GOP's rhetoric about Section 230 of a 1996 communications law suggests a deep misunderstanding of how it works. Full Story
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Texas Republicans are angry at big tech’s reaction to U.S. Capitol siege. But few mention the GOP’s role in sowing election misinformation.
The state’s GOP leaders have launched a campaign against technology and social media companies after officials and followers faced repercussions for sowing the election doubts that fueled the Capitol insurrection. Full Story
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Federal officials charge former Houston police officer for participating in U.S. Capitol riot
A federal affidavit filed by a special agent Tuesday identified the Houston Police officer who participated in the pro-Trump riot at the Capitol as 18-year veteran Tam Dinh Pham. Full Story
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Houston police officer under investigation after participating in U.S. Capitol riot
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo announced Thursday that the 18-year veteran of the department had resigned. Full Story
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![Houston police officers and SWAT team members on the scene in a west Houston neighborhood where a gunman with an assault rifle shot one man and injured 6 before being killed by a SWAT officer on May 29, 2016.]()
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