Posts from the ‘Texas’ category

Nobody warned Texans about the public health risks of the winter storm

Without advance warning about the true scale of power outages and the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, local officials say they were caught off guard, leaving residents to fend for themselves.

Low-income Texans already face frigid temperatures at home. Then the winter storm hit.

Poor energy efficiency and weatherization standards in Southern states made it even harder for people to stay warm and safe.

How the government fails low-income renters after natural disasters

Renters in Texas are suing state and federal agencies, alleging their policies have had a “disparate impact on minority households.”