Editorial: Each crisis in city reveals its inequality, poor planning
Express-News Editorial Board
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Community advocate Queta Rodriguez, left, emerged as a true hero during the February arctic blast. But community advocates are rightfully wondering why there wasn’t a better local plan to respond to the disaster.Lisa Krantz /Staff photographer
February’s winter storm crisis was catastrophic, but it would be a fallacy to think every Texan’s suffering was equitable.
Of the millions who lost power, water or both, those with lower incomes and people of color suffered more deeply and some lost their lives. It is imperative that local and state leaders prioritize equity as they seek to repair these failed systems. This means going beyond the loss of utilities.
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Hundreds of San Antonians stand in line to enter the H-E-B at West Avenue and Blanco Road at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, after snow and freezing temperatures caused the closing the the store chain and most businesses.Billy CalzadaShow MoreShow Less
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CPS Energy crews were seen driving along Vance Jackson Road during another day of snow in San Antonio on Thursday, Feb 18, 2021. “This extreme weather event has caused unimaginable hardships,” SAWS President and CEO Robert R. Puente says of the arctic blast that left hundreds of thousands without power for hours at a time while also leading to burst pipes and other water supply problems.Kin Man Hui /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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San Antonio emerges from enforced hibernation as sunshine, warmer temperatures melt away last traces of historic storm
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CPS crews were seen driving along Vance Jackson Road during another day of snow fall in San Antonio on Thursday, Feb 18, 2021.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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People wait in line to enter the H-E-B at West Avenue and Blanco Road as a brisk snow falls Thursday morning.Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
After breaking one last subfreezing record, San Antonio welcomed sunshine and more seasonal temperatures Saturday with warmer, dry weather expected for most of the week.