People Need Our Help

We have updated our guide of resources for Texans who are without power, water or food.

If you are able to donate money, resources or time, you can check out these links for organizations across the state that are helping people. https://t.co/CTkJDnex6i

— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) February 18, 2021

Check out @365ThingsAustin . They have been doing a great job at staying up-to-date with the winter storm and resources for those in need!#WinterStorm #AustinTX #brohnhomes pic.twitter.com/Ckbn9RvlxJ

— Brohn Homes (@BrohnHomes) February 18, 2021

Encouraged to see power coming back to much of Texas. However, many still without electricity and millions still struggling to get drinking water and food. @TexasTribune has put together a helpful guide on where to get help and how to help across Texas: https://t.co/eUWudHaZQI

— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) February 18, 2021

Texas needs our help 🙏🏾❤️. There are organizations on the ground that need our assistance in helping Texans stay warm and safe. Donate, call, share, volunteer, pray. Whatever you can do to help! I’ll continue to share info and resources. Stay tuned and stay safe ❤️ pic.twitter.com/yABLWHNEh4

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) February 18, 2021

If you are able, please consider making a donation to help these families in Texas. Information on how to donate below. ❤️🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/u7L0M5Dg6z

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) February 18, 2021

¿Estas buscando noticias en español en Austin? Envíanos un mensaje de texto al (512) 877-7308 con el mensaje “hola.” pic.twitter.com/57Q1OcJ1pP

— Jennifer Hefty (@jenniferhefty) February 19, 2021

A list of places giving away free, potable water to those who need it https://t.co/KS7xhDfnj1

— Austin 360 (@austin360) February 18, 2021

Here are the North Texas cities that have boil water notices and where you can get water for free https://t.co/5p6FRNfEz0

— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) February 19, 2021

Mass water distribution begins today at Houston's Delmar Stadium https://t.co/a9pHIYj7cL

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) February 19, 2021

Help Wanted And Help Given

Michelle and I are thinking of everyone across the country braving the winter storms this week. Here’s an overview of how you can help—or, if you’re in Texas, where you can go to stay warm or get support. https://t.co/zDnLrjOZ5i

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 17, 2021

For those without heat in Texas, there are warming shelters throughout the state. See map at link below or call 211 for assistance. If you have a medical device that requires power, call 911. Texas twitter, please add additional resources to this thread. https://t.co/1RcNbFfTwZ

— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) February 16, 2021

For those who have power or who are outside of Texas - we are calling senior citizens across the state this evening… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) February 17, 2021

Genius

USA Today: Obama selection of Billie Jean King for Sochi ‘genius’

President Obama’s selection of Billie Jean King for the official U.S. delegation to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games is a stroke of genius.

What better way to show the nation’s disgust for President Vladimir Putin’s anti-gay propaganda law than for Obama to send an American cultural icon and sports legend who also happens to be openly gay?

More here

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Snowdenski’s boss hears President Obama is sending Billie Jean King to Sochi pic.twitter.com/ltG1lslNIP

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) December 18, 2013

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WH.gov: President Obama Announces Presidential Delegations to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of Presidential Delegations to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation.

Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

The Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation will be held on February 7, 2014.

The delegation will attend athletic events, meet with U.S. athletes, and attend the Opening Ceremony.

The Honorable Janet A. Napolitano, President of the University of California, will lead the delegation.

The Honorable Michael A. McFaul, United States Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

The Honorable Robert L. Nabors, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.

The Honorable Billie Jean King, Member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, Member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Mr. Brian A. Boitano, Olympic gold medalist, figure skating.

Presidential Delegation to the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

The Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russian Federation will be held on February 23, 2014.

The delegation will attend athletic events, meet with U.S. athletes, and attend the Closing Ceremony.

The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State, will lead the delegation.

The Honorable Michael A. McFaul, United States Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

Ms. Bonnie Blair, five-time Olympic gold medalist and one-time bronze medalist, speed skating.

Ms. Caitlin Cahow, Olympic silver medalist and bronze medalist, women’s ice hockey.

Dr. Eric Heiden, five-time Olympic gold medalist, speed skating.

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No, PBO sending Billie Jean King to Sochi isn’t “genius”, it’s OFF THE SCALE MAGNIFICENT! http://t.co/6ag3iEnW5a pic.twitter.com/p68LX4z62A

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) December 18, 2013

brrrrr

Military personal salute as Air Force One, with President Barack Obama aboard, prepares to take-off from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, for a flight to Marquette, Mich.

weather report

President Barack Obama is updated on the severe winter storm currently moving across the country during a phone call with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate in the Oval Office, Feb. 2. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

brrrrrr…..

Icicles form on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 18. Freezing rain overnight left icy conditions, closing schools and delaying the opening of the Federal government by two hours

Against a backdrop of ice covered trees, national flags of China and the U.S. fly along Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House. Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday flew to the United States for a state visit.

Vice President Joe Biden greets China’s President Hu Jintao at Andrews Air Force Base

Patrick Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition is arrested by police outside the White House during his protest against President Hu Jintao and China’s human rights abuses

‘Free Tibet’ supporters protest in front of the White House

Icicles hang from the leaves of a tree in the Lafayette Park in front of the White House

done talking

President Barack Obama walks from the Blair House across Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House after meeting with business leaders in Washington on December 15

abe? you warm enough in there?

Workers clear snow from a path leading to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington February 11, 2010.

brrr…….

Record-setting snowfall blankets 1600 Pennsylvania Ave on February 10, 2010.

dude, where’s my lawn?

Bo, the Obama family dog, plays in the snow in the Rose Garden of the White House, Feb. 8, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)