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  • Scammers are targeting Texans as winter storm leaves many without power, feds warn

    16 days ago - By Business Insider

    Ice and snow blanketing roads in Odessa, Texas, on February 15, 2021.
    Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP
    Federal authorities are warning Texans of increased scam efforts after a devastating winter storm.
    Some scammers are already posing as representatives from electricity companies.
    Many residents lost power and others have suffered property damage from the storm.
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    The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas warned residents to be on the lookout for scams as the state deals with an unprecedented winter storm...
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  • Damages tied to the 'life-threatening crisis' caused by the winter storm in Texas could approach $50 billion

    16 days ago - By Business Insider

    Icicles hang off the State Highway 195 sign in Killeen, Texas.
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    Costs incurred in Texas as a result of a snow storm may approach $50 billion, AccuWeather's CEO said.
    Millions of Texans lost power this week, and the snow devastated the state's infrastructure.
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    The damages from the devastating winter storm in and around Texas could near $50 billion, according to AccuWeather. The estimate, provided earlier this week by AccuWeather CEO Joel Myers, accounts for lost wages, damages to businesses and homes...
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  • TIMELINE: How political rivals Ted Cruz and AOC reacted to the devastating Texas winter storm

    16 days ago - By Business Insider

    Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas; Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York
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    Sen. Ted Cruz left Houston during a fatal winter storm for Mexico and faced immense criticism.
    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez promoted renewable energy and raised millions of dollars for Texans.
    The political rivals had wildly different weeks. Here's how they reacted to the storm.
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    This week, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas escaped the cold weather ravaging his home state for a trip to Cancún with his family, then swiftly returned...
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