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State should pay soaring power bills, says Houston mayor

The deadly snowstorm that swept through Texas earlier this month left some residents with thousands of dollars worth of bills for gas and hydro. The mayor of Houston says the state should pay these bills.

By Anastasia Andric

February 24, 2021
at 5:26 PM

Some Texas residents are reporting huge power bills following the deadly winter storm that swept through the state earlier this month. Dallas resident and US Army veteran Scott Willoughby spoke with the New York Times and said he had a $16,000 bill for power services which ate up his savings. Texas has an independent energy grid system, which means that when the storm hit and the supply of power was low, the state was unable to receive support from other states. This resulted in the rise of energy prices and thousands in bills for some. The mayor of Houston said the state should be responsible for paying these bills.

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Anastasia is a curious and enthusiastic storyteller, with a degree in Journalism from Ryerson University. She has a love for the news and is passionate about reporting on issues that matter. She is dedicated to informing the public with accurate, timely, and relevant news. She is not afraid to dig deep and ask the tough questions to get to the real story.