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Biden signs major disaster declaration for 77 Texas counties, but governor asked for all 254 Updated Feb 20, 2021; WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for 77 Texas counties, the White House said Saturday morning, two days after Gov. Greg Abbott had asked for a declaration that covered all 254 counties coping with the effects of a winter storm that knocked out power and heat across the state. The declaration covers much of the Texas population, including Dallas and neighboring counties, and the counties that include Houston, San Antonio and Austin, but falls far short...

Water service in Houston continues to improve, mayor still urges conservation after winter storm crisis KTRK Replay Video UP NEXT While water supply conditions are improving, a boil order remains in effect for the city of Houston and city leaders want you to keep conserving. Mayor Sylvester Turner said Saturday that water pressure would be improving for homes, though it wasn't yet clear when the boil order would be lifted. Water samples were expected to be sent to a lab Saturday to determine whether it was safe for consumption, Turner said. Results were expected late Sunday. ...

"I thank President Biden for his assistance as we respond to impacts of winter weather across our state," Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news release. "While this partial approval is an important first step, Texas will continue to work with our federal partners to ensure all eligible Texans have access to the relief they need. The funds provided under the Major Disaster Declaration may provide crucial assistance to Texans as they begin to repair their homes and address property damage." Several North Texas counties were included in the 77-county approval, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis...

Texas officials gave an update Saturday on the state’s response to days of wintry weather. The update came as power continues to be restored to businesses and residences across the state and warmer temperatures are forecast this weekend. 

Higher temperatures are spreading across the southern United States, bringing some relief to a region weary of winter