"Rinse and Repeat"

It's February--my "rinse and repeat" month in the yards and gardens!
#writer #gardener #photographer #ritual #spring #Texasweather #Texasfreeze #firstperson #reflection #routine #MiracleGrow #optimism #hope

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Winter’s Arrival in North Texas Puts Texas Power Grid to the Test - Cozzy Energy Solutions Winter’s arrival in North Texas prompts the question: is the Texas power grid prepared? The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asserts that it possesses adequate power resources to handle a potential winter storm anticipated this week. Following the devastating 2021 freeze that crippled the state’s power infrastructure and left millions without electricity for days,

Winter's Arrival in North Texas Puts Texas Power Grid to the Test #ERCOT #TexasPowerGrid #ERCOT #WinterStorm #TexasFreeze #EnergyReliability

“Schrödinger's Cat”

Would you look under the cover?
#Trumpism #cult #murders #silence #Texasfreeze #optimism #AloeVera #chance #reflections #firstpersonnarrative #writer

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Villa Finale will open at 10:30am on Tuesday, 1/27 to allow the temperature to rise above freezing. All of our buildings are heated! #texasfreeze #trustsites #sanantonio

Why a Freeze Feels Different in Texas Understanding why a Texas freeze brings more than ice. It brings memory, mistrust, and meaning

A Texas freeze isn’t just about the temperature.
It’s about memory, mistrust, fragile systems, and lessons we’re still learning.
Why cold hits different here and why empathy matters more than hot takes.
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#TexasFreeze #HoustonWeather #TexasLife

I guess people are really hunkering down for the #TexasFreeze that starts tonight. I drove to Corpus to see my mom for the weekend last night, stopped at a gas station to get a snack and it was completely empty. I totally got 28 Days Later vibes upon entering.

Texas Power Outage Map, January 2026 PowerOutage.us tracks, records, and aggregates power outages across Texas.

As of about 5 minutes ago,
Customers Out: 56,727

#TexasFreeze

I think there's no paywall here:
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“Outside In”

All tucked in on this first cold night in San Antonio.
#weather #Texas #Texasfreeze #ice #rain #snow #hail #TedCruz #firstperson #narrative #observation #gardens #greenhouse

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Texas freeze incoming. For some, an annoyance. For others it threatens their job security when their boss force them to go into a work in a state without the infrastructure, others a lethal threat. When the power grid is built for profit, not people, winter becomes a filter. #Texas #TexasFreeze 1/2

Deep Press Analysis — January 23, 2026 Deep analytics: UK fiscal crisis, China's industrial pivot, US political risk factor, and the Greenland mineral scramble.

Texas declares emergency before the freeze. Data centers & AI demand + fragile grid = recipe for disaster. If the gas lines freeze again, your AI revolution goes dark. Meanwhile, insurance rates skyrocket. Infrastructure is the real bottleneck, not code.
#TexasFreeze #ERCOT
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I’ve played these games before #texasfreeze

“Outside In”

Preparing for another Texas freeze!
#firstperson #narrative #reflections #optimism #preparation #Texas #Texasfreeze #ice #snow #sleet #rain #writer #photographer
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#TedFled
#TedFledTexas
You know another #TexasFreeze is about to hit.
Stay safe, y’all! 💙

#TexasFreeze Caprica doesn't know what to think.

#TexasFreeze Dude is not at all happy to wear his sweater.

Who needs a generator? I’ve got a 75 pound doodle. Pure warmth. No electricity needed.
#MyAuntHelen
#TexasFreeze

“Cold Front— 2026”

Getting ready for another freeze!
#Texasweather #Texasfreeze #ice #snow #sleet #rain #TedCruz #gardens #plants #greenhouse #frostcloth

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“Cold Front— 2026”

So . . . started moving the smaller plants inside. I'm now hot-n-sweaty before the cold hits!
#writer #firstperson #narrative #TedCruz #Texasweather #Texasfreeze #ice #snow #sleet #forecast #greenhouse #garden

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“Cold Front— 2026”

Lots of work ahead to get ready for this front!
#TedCruzflee #Texasfreeze #ice #rain #coldfront #garden #greenhouse #preparation #firstpersonnarrative #reflection #writing

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#TexasWeather #TexasFreeze #TedFled

Water Meter Key - Free 3D Print Model - MakerWorld Download this free 3D print file designed by I Just Be Printin. For use with water meters that require a special key to unlock, the key way will usually look like this:Originally modeled after the exa...

For those in the south preparing for this winter storm, it might be a good idea to get a water shut-off key if you lose power and your pipes freeze. You can buy these in stores, but if you have a 3D printer, here is a file!
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#texasfreeze #snowmageddon #winterstorm

This is how we know a #TexasFreeze is about to kill vulnerable Texans. #TexasGrid is still not up to the vital tasks of protecting us. The GOP works incredibly hard at blocking green, sustainable energies that would save lives.
#TurnTexasBlue

Brrrrr... TEXAS, it's getting COLDER...
Winter is coming FAST.
Protect outdoor pets, plants, & plumbing.
Prepare for frost and freeze conditions.
#texasweather #texaswinter #freezewarning #Texasfreeze #Texas

Yes, we all remember #Snowflake home alone during the #TexasFreeze of 2021.

While the #fascist Texas senator fled the state and abandoned his constituents, #AOC (and #BetoORourke), both #democrats, were #fundraising and handing out food and supplies to the citizens.

An animal abuser who left behind their family dog #Snowflakes home alone during #TexasFreeze.

a man wearing a black beanie and a plaid shirt is sitting in a red car ALT: a man wearing a black beanie and a plaid shirt is sitting in a red car

Can you believe that?! I mean, did she not hear abt the f'ng #TexasFreeze & #CancunCruz?? Chieki, we're headed to Terramar Beach, Galveston Island on Fri for 2wks. Ive been watching whats coming off of African coast already for 3wks. Im on 🌀 watch already!! C'MON MAN!! LM-ENTIRE-AO!! 😅😆😂🤣😂

Texas Rep. Ann Johnson Drops the Mic on GOP Hypocrisy #MicDropMoment #AnnJohnson #TexasPolitics #GOPHypocrisy #LeadershipInAction #TedCruz #TexasFreeze #DemocracyMatters

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We need more people like Rep Ann Johnson, @voteannjohnson.bsky.social to stand up to the bullies.

During #TexasFreeze ❄️, the elected reps were missing. One of them left a tiny pup behind in the cold home!

➡️ @aoc.bsky.social &
@betoorourke.bsky.social were the ones who came forward for TX.

Also, the response from Cancun Cruz is shameful and they keep voting him back in. #Uvalde #TexasFreeze #ERCOT

#texasfreeze 🌬️🐩💨