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Deep freeze just latest disaster to befall Houston's needy
Kenneth Henderson carries a case of donated water back to his home, which was without running water after the recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kenneth Henderson carries a case of donated water back to his home, which was without running water after the recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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West Street Recovery's Martin Uribe sorts through plumbing repair pieces as he works to repair busted pipes that were frozen during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

West Street Recovery's Martin Uribe sorts through plumbing repair pieces as he works to repair busted pipes that were frozen during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Johnny Vicar, a plumber for West Street Recovery, carries a busted pipe removed from under a home, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. Many pipes in the area busted during a recent winter storm. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Johnny Vicar, a plumber for West Street Recovery, carries a busted pipe removed from under a home, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. Many pipes in the area busted during a recent winter storm. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Johnny Vicar, with West Street Recovery, holds a busted pipe removed from under a home, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Johnny Vicar, with West Street Recovery, holds a busted pipe removed from under a home, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Martin Uribe, with West Street Recovery, works to repair busted pipes under a home, that were frozen during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Martin Uribe, with West Street Recovery, works to repair busted pipes under a home, that were frozen during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Thomas Watkins barbecues outside his home, which was without running water for days after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Thomas Watkins barbecues outside his home, which was without running water for days after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Martin Uribe, with West Street Recovery, sorts through plumbing repair parts while working to fix busted pipes which froze during the recent winter storm, at a home in Houston, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Martin Uribe, with West Street Recovery, sorts through plumbing repair parts while working to fix busted pipes which froze during the recent winter storm, at a home in Houston, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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West Street Recovery's Martin Uribe works to repair busted pipes at a home, were the pipes froze during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

West Street Recovery's Martin Uribe works to repair busted pipes at a home, were the pipes froze during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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West Street Recovery's Johnny Vicar works to repair busted pipes under a home, that were frozen during the recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

West Street Recovery's Johnny Vicar works to repair busted pipes under a home, that were frozen during the recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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West Street Recovery's Martin Uribe works to repair busted pipes under a home, that were frozen during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

West Street Recovery's Martin Uribe works to repair busted pipes under a home, that were frozen during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Ben Hirsch, with West Street Recovery, checks his phone as Martin Uribe reaches for tools while repairing busted pipes at a home, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Ben Hirsch, with West Street Recovery, checks his phone as Martin Uribe reaches for tools while repairing busted pipes at a home, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Martin Uribe, with West Street Recovery, works to repair busted pipes under a home, that were frozen during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Martin Uribe, with West Street Recovery, works to repair busted pipes under a home, that were frozen during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Tico Martinez pulls a cart with cases of donated water back to his apartment, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tico Martinez pulls a cart with cases of donated water back to his apartment, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Marcel McClinton, right, hands out cases of donated water to residents affected by a severe winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Marcel McClinton, right, hands out cases of donated water to residents affected by a severe winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Marie Johnson talks about losing power and running water during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, inside her home in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so, like Johnson. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Marie Johnson talks about losing power and running water during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, inside her home in Houston. West Street Recovery, a nonprofit created in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help repair flood damaged homes, has been working since the winter storm hit to repair and replace damaged plumbing systems for residents who can't afford to do so, like Johnson. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Jacqueline Westman, right, hands a donut to Kenneth Henderson while also helping distribute donated water to residents without running water in their homes, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jacqueline Westman, right, hands a donut to Kenneth Henderson while also helping distribute donated water to residents without running water in their homes, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Ernest Collins carries cases of water back to his home, which was without running water for days after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Ernest Collins carries cases of water back to his home, which was without running water for days after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Marcel McClinton hands out cases of donated water to residents affected by a severe winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Marcel McClinton hands out cases of donated water to residents affected by a severe winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Mark Johnson pulls a shopping cart with cases of donated water back to his home, which was without running water after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mark Johnson pulls a shopping cart with cases of donated water back to his home, which was without running water after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Thomas Watkins barbecues outside his home, which was without running water for days after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Thomas Watkins barbecues outside his home, which was without running water for days after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Marie Johnson talks about losing power and running water during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, inside her home in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Marie Johnson talks about losing power and running water during a recent winter storm, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, inside her home in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Ernest Collins carries cases of water back to his home, which was without running water for days after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Ernest Collins carries cases of water back to his home, which was without running water for days after a recent winter storm, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Houston. Local officials, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, say they have focused their efforts during the different disasters on helping the underserved and under-resourced but that their work is far from complete. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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