President Biden arrived in Texas Friday to inspect the damage from a sequence of strong winter storms and intense cold. The system thrust much of Texas into record cold temperatures, knocking out power and bursting pipes. Dozens of people died, including several who were reportedly killed by hypothermia in their homes.
Biden met with Gov. Greg Abbott shortly after arriving in Houston, the governor’s office confirmed to NPR.
The president and first lady Jill Biden left the White House Friday morning and arrived in Houston before noon local time, landing at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. The itinerary called for Biden to tour the Harris County Emergency Operations Center, before joining the first lady on a visit to the Houston Food Bank.
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