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February 27, 2021

Texas mother dies in freak crash when wheel smashes through windshield

A Texas mother of two died Thursday night when the front tire of a truck driving in front of her randomly separated and flew into her windshield, FOX 26 Houston reports. 

February 27, 2021

Previously jailed Texas salon owner speaks out at CPAC: 'It wasn't about a haircut… it's common sense'

The Texas salon owner jailed for defying coronavirus lockdown orders spoke out at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and recounted her fight for basic freedom rights.

February 26, 2021

Biden warns COVID-19 cases 'could go back up' as variants emerge, despite vaccination progress

President Biden warned Friday that the rise of COVID-19 variants could lead to a surge in cases in the coming weeks, even as his administration makes progress on its goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in its first 100 days in office.

February 26, 2021

NJ plumber, family drive 22 hours to help Texas storm victims

Andrew Mitchell, whose dream to become a licensed plumber became a reality in the latter half of 2020, knew "it was his calling" to go and help.

February 26, 2021

Beto's back? O'Rourke jumps into spotlight in wake of Texas storm as he eyes another political campaign

In what seems like a flashback to his 2018 Senate campaign or his run in 2019 for the Democratic presidential nomination, Beto O’Rourke is once again on the road -- this time with relief efforts for Texas devastated by the deadly winter storm.

February 25, 2021

Ted Cruz won't travel with Biden on Texas trip following Cancun gaffe

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, will not accompany President Biden on Air Force One during his trip to assist with recovery efforts and survey damage related to destructive winter weather conditions in Texas, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday.

February 25, 2021

Board members of Texas electrical grid operator resign after deadly winter storm, power crisis

The top board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that they would resign from their posts on Wednesday after a deadly winter storm system left millions without power amid subzero temperatures.

February 24, 2021

Wife of murdered American Airlines executive allegedly tied to shooting

The wife of American Airlines IT director, James Faith, who was fatally shot while the couple walked their dog last fall has been arrested in connection with his murder, according to reports. 

February 24, 2021

Texas utility customer files $1B lawsuit against Griddy after electric bill tops $9,000

A Texas utility customer impacted by the state's devastating winter storms this month filed a $1 billion class-action lawsuit against wholesale electricity retailer Griddy Energy LLC on Monday, accusing the company of "unlawful price gouging."

February 24, 2021

Green New Deal would have left many more Texans in the dark: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

If Texas had implemented Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal, the state would still be without power after last week's deadly winter storms, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told ""The Faulkner Focus" Wednesday