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DeAnn Walker, chairman of the Public Utility Commission, was berated by state senators of both parties for not using her authority.

Texas state senators scold the chairwoman of the Public Utility Commission for ‘complacency’

During a hearing, they remind her that she has power and should use it.

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Cornyn pushes to help states weatherize power grids after being stuck in D.C. during Texas winter storm

Toyota gifts new truck to off-duty paramedic who rescued victims of I-35 crash

At least 3 injured in fire at recycling facility in Richland Hills, officials say

EMT Trey McDaniel emotionally reacts to his gift, a 2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, at the Texas Toyota of Grapevine dealership on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Grapevine, Texas.

Toyota gifts new truck to off-duty paramedic who rescued victims of I-35 crash

“That Toyota saved my life,” McDaniel wrote in a post on Reddit after the crash.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and other players after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 27-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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DeAnn Walker, chairman of the Public Utility Commission, was berated by state senators of both parties for not using her authority.

Texas state senators scold the chairwoman of the Public Utility Commission for ‘complacency’

During a hearing, they remind her that she has power and should use it.

By Dave LieberOpinion

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Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, arrives for votes on President Joe Biden's cabinet nominees, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.

Cornyn pushes to help states weatherize power grids after being stuck in D.C. during Texas winter storm

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and other players after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 27-17. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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