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@FOX4 Reporter & Anchor | Texan by marriage |🖥: Blake.Hanson @fox .com | MN ➡️ #MIZ ➡️NOLA➡️CLT➡️TX

Dallas, TX
Joined January 2009
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3 years
BREAKING: Fort Worth-based American Airlines has come out against voting legislation passed by the TX Senate this morning. "To make American’s stance clear: We are strongly opposed to this bill and others like it." #txlege
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Most law enforcement was respectful of the media at today’s UT Dallas protest. Shortly before this video, one politely asked me to move behind the police line — I did — since we could still capture what was unfolding. Then, there was this guy who hit me with bolt cutters.
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Freedom From Religion Foundation files complaint against Judge Tammy Kemp over her exchange with Amber Guyger at the end of the proceedings yesterday.
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Tornado sirens sounding in Uptown Dallas. @fox4
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8 people were killed at the Allen Premium Outlets yesterday. Officials have not yet held a single news conference (where reporters can ask questions). They have held two on-camera announcements. DPS is now the lead agency and has no press conference scheduled. 8 lives.
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BREAKING: Gov. Abbott has activated the National Guard. "Texans have every right to exercise their first amendment rights, but violence and looting will not be tolerated."
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Blake Hanson
3 years
JUST IN: The White House has declared a federal emergency for the State of Texas as a winter storm slams the state.
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4 years
For those wondering, because I know you are, liquor stores are considered "essential retail" and can remain open.
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4 years
Because I’m standing on a downtown sidewalk where, and I know this sounds wild but just hang with me, people walk by you and up to you.
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@BlakeFox4News Why are you reporting with a mask on when you're outside? @FOX4
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5 years
BREAKING: FWISD Board votes unanimously to terminate the contract of teacher Georgia Clark following tweets about immigration. @fox4
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4 years
Cowboys apparently going for a more organic way to limit fans at AT&T Stadium.
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5 years
The NFL’s deteriorating quality of officiating has just sent a team to the Super Bowl. New low. I’m biased but there’s gotta be a fix.
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3 years
Full statement here:
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4 years
NEW: Moments after Gov. Abbott announces his plans for reopening parts of the TX economy, Dallas County announces its highest report of new cases (124) as well as 5 deaths. @FOX4
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Blake Hanson
6 years
Move over campaign yard signs.
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3 years
Some Democrats have called for both Fort Worth-based American & Dallas-based Southwest to speak against the legislation similar to what Atlanta-based Delta did with Georgia's legislation.
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Julián Castro
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Delta Airlines condemned the extreme voter suppression bill in Georgia, but their opposition came too late. Texas-based @AmericanAir and @SouthwestAir and others must call SB7 what it is: a naked attempt to suppress the votes of marginalized Texans.
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3 years
BREAKING: DFW Hospital Council says there are NO staffed pediatric ICU hospital beds available in DFW area.
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3 years
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has weighed in on American's response.
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My response to the @americanair statement on #SB7 : #txlege
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4 years
Here's a Texas update. Joe Biden now leads in Tarrant County, a county Beto O'Rourke flipped blue in 2018.
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1 year
We're approaching 24 hours since the shooting. When law enforcement fails to answer key questions -- the public often fills the void with speculation, misinformation & disinformation.
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5 years
I always rock colorful socks. But today I’m rocking them for #WorldDownSyndromeDay and my brother who is my favorite viewer!
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4 years
Protesters in Dallas are on the move but making a U turn and thus apparently staying outside of the curfew zone.
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4 years
Largest crowd I’ve seen yet currently walking through downtown Dallas. Police say well over 1,000. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was closer to 5k or more from what I can tell on the ground.
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3 years
Gov. @GregAbbott_TX requested the WH issue an emergency declaration Saturday. Abbott: “This disaster declaration provides Texas with additional resources and assistance that will help our communities respond to this winter weather."
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4 years
BREAKING: Texas A&M says student tested does NOT have coronavirus.
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Blake Hanson
4 years
So to recap: - State of Texas is not issuing a stay at home order. Gov. suggest local government consider. - Dallas County will hold 5 p.m. news conference to discuss a new "order". We do not know the details of it at this time.
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23 days
As I recorded the arrest I realized I was standing in the man’s walking path, so I started backing up. That’s when he struck me and then told me to back up after. Would have been nice to have that warning before. I had a microphone in my hand, phone recording, clearly media.
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Blake Hanson
3 years
NEW: Gov. Abbott calls on the legislature to investigate ERCOT. Clearly people need answers. The investigation won’t do any good for those currently freezing in their homes though.
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Blake Hanson
23 days
Law enforcement in riot gear has arrived after protesters at UT Dallas were warned they are criminal trespassing. Mostly DPS.
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Blake Hanson
4 years
RIGHT NOW: Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says people will be ticketed if they don't adhere to 6 ft distancing on, for example, The Katy Trail.
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Blake Hanson
23 days
I’m fine. Swollen finger. But all law enforcement needs to respect the media’s right to operate in that highly-charged environment — obviously while respecting their area to work and do their duties.
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A heroes welcome for the Rangers.
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Blake Hanson
4 years
Just got a note from Tony Wallace’s niece. He was one of the victims in the West Freeway shooting. “He didn’t cuss, he didn’t really raise his voice, he always tried to be the calm solver. He was an amazing husband and father and he took care of his family.”
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5 years
THIS is more than a game.
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3 years
NEW: Southwest Airlines has issued a statement which doesn't explicitly oppose Texas SB7. #txlege #SB7
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Blake Hanson
4 years
GRAPHICS: These are the models Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is referencing in justifying the stay at home order.
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4 years
Dallas Mayor ⁦ @Johnson4Dallas ⁩ will not grant requests for exceptions to large gatherings.
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5 years
Often the more powerful moments in life are unscripted. This level of forgiveness is so admirable.
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Amber Guyger sentenced to 10 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Botham Jean. After her sentencing, his brother forgave her and embraced her.
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7 years
Asked about gun debate, Sheriff Joe Tackitt said: "Guns don't kill people, people kill people" @FOX4
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6 years
Thanks to our friends from ⁦ @wfaa ⁩ for thinking of our newsroom :)
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3 years
People are already misinterpreting the Governor’s announcement. I was just walking out of a Tom Thumb. As a guy walked in past me, he kept his mask hanging down and said to the woman he was with “The Governor said we don’t have to anymore.” Nope. That’s not how that works.
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Blake Hanson
4 years
A viewer called in to say my report on impeachment was biased against the President. Our executive producer asked the caller why they thought that the report was biased. Facial expressions. She didn't like my facial expressions. That's a new one.
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4 years
The @DallasStars are going home. Not winners. But damn should they be proud for giving a bunch of people in North Texas something to smile about. #GoStars
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Blake Hanson
4 years
NEW: Hall says a large number of the people being arrested are not from Dallas. I did request a list of arrested individuals from DPD but they said they are still compiling it. Without that, we cannot verify the statement.
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3 years
NEW: U.S. Education Secretary sends letter to Gov. Abbott, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, siding with local school districts as they attempt to enact public health measures.
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BREAKING: Nova, the clouded leopard, has been found on Dallas Zoo grounds. Initial indications are she was not injured, per Zoo.
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5 years
Lawyers for the El Paso shooting suspect's family confirm to @Fox4 his mother contacted Allen Police weeks before the shooting concerned about her son owning an AK type of weapon because of his age, experience, maturity. Details first reported by CNN.
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4 years
BREAKING: Per DART, a person with a gun boarded a bus in Richardson and started shooting and ordered the driver to take them to an undetermined location. Passengers are on board. DART says an officer has been wounded in the leg. Multiple agencies involved. Working to gather more.
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Blake Hanson
3 years
“We said we would use our voice to address unfair voting restrictions, and we meant it,” said Brad Smith, Microsoft President. “Clearly the best time to speak is before laws are passed and legislators can consider what we have to say.” #txlege #hb6 #sb7
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Blake Hanson
4 years
BREAKING: Gov. Abbott has issued a statewide face covering requirement, with few exceptions.
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Blake Hanson
4 years
Texas allowed counties to start processing mail-in votes 12 days before election day. Pennsylvania couldn't begin processing those votes, under state law, until election day. Fox has also confirmed there have been poll watchers from each party who had access.
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Texas swiftly processed more than 11 million votes & quickly announced winners across 2 time zones. To ensure transparency we allow poll watchers from each party to participate in the voting & tally processes. What is happening in some states undermines trust in elections.
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NEW: Dallas County has again reported a record high number of COVID-19 cases: 234. The previous high was 187 cases on Friday. County says this is not due to any significant increase in testing.
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4 years
BREAKING: Dallas restricting community gatherings to no more than 50 people. Ordering the closing of all bars, taverns, theaters, gyms, etc. Restaurants may remain open for drive thru, delivery and take-out service. Dine out is prohibited.
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3 years
And there goes my power...
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3 years
. @PressSec : FEMA has supplied generators to Texas and is preparing to move diesel into the state to ensure the continued availability of backup power -- which of course is a major issue on the ground -- to key critical infrastructure including communications, hospitals, and water
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4 years
The Cowboys win one for @dak .
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4 years
#BlueAngels in the reflection out my window near Downtown Dallas.
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8 years
Regardless of your stance politically, this is heartbreaking. Too much hate out there. This is not how you express yourself.
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Last night the Orange County Republican Party in NC was viciously fire bombed. #ncpol
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4 years
Dallas Co. orders at 11:59p: Massage parlors, nail salons, hair salons, barber shops, beauty salons, hair removal services, spas, tattoo & piercing parlors, & all other non-medical, personal care services that cannot be provided while maintaining 6 feet of distance shall close.
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President Obama begins singing Amazing Grace and the crowd joins. http://t.co/NOq11voBKW
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Wylie East teacher Kristi Crawford, 46, and son Jacob, 17, arrested after New Years Eve party. Wylie PD says Kristi Crawford gave alcohol to minors. Jacob Crawford charged with sexual assault of minor. @FOX4
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BREAKING: CONFIRMED TORNADO NEAR DALLAS LOVE FIELD AREA. TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY. TURN TO @FOX4 FOR MORE.
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2 years
NEW: Dallas County DA John Creuzot is one of 84 prosecutors who have signed onto a letter pledging not to prosecute abortions.
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5 years
Campisi’s in Frisco and volunteers from Fellowship Church welcomed in the Eastwood team for a pre-game meal earlier this afternoon.
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Blake Hanson
3 years
Microsoft sent below communication to legislators today.
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New: @Microsoft blasts proposed changes to Texas election laws, saying HB6 and SB7 "could criminalize honest mistakes made by volunteer poll workers, which would give us pause before encouraging our employees to volunteer and serve in those roles." #TxLege
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5 years
In latest update from the City of Dallas, officials say NO reports of any fatalities or serious injuries.
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5 years
Just wow
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Watch this whole thing. A 21-aircraft missing man formation. The end when the aircraft with the name of #GHWB on the side peels off & disappears into the sky gave me goosebumps.
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We’d planned on taking the day off to celebrate four years. Instead, we’ll work to churn out journalism from opposite rooms for competing stations. Then pop some bubbly at the end. Always grateful to be doing life with you ⁦ @AllieSpillyards ⁩. Now more than ever.
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Man, science. We needed that. #SpaceX
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4 years
Gov. Abbott issues exec order "to stop the release of dangerous felons from prisons in jails in Texas."
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7 years
I have a job that involves me working on Thanksgiving. It’s tough at times. But days like today put it into perspective. I get to go home to see my wife at the end of the day. RIP Trooper Damon Allen.
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3 years
The entire State of Texas is now under a Winter Weather Warning. Entire state. Per our @FOX4 Weather Team: "This is a once in a generation winter weather event."
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3 years
Where is the National Guard? Where is the President who touted himself for the enforcement of law & order? His words alone could help bring this to an end.
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4 years
I’m seeing a lot of photos of the long lines and empty shelves. Obviously, that’s what stands out the most. But here’s a photo I took yesterday at the Tom Thumb near Lovers/75 Dallas. Yes, some stores are running low or temporarily out of items. But we observed plenty of food.
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“Don’t stop believing” playing at the ⁦ @BetoORourke ⁩ watch party in El Paso as Sen. Ted Cruz takes stage in Houston to discuss maintaining his seat. Read into that as you wish.
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3 years
- the changes aren’t effective yet - businesses can still require masks - just because you CAN do something you should. The science still says wearing masks works and it’s easy.
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Listening to Jefferson City Fire scanner as crews respond to significant tornado. Two takeaways: 1. First responders are incredibly calm and efficient. 2. Fantastic hearing fire able to move onto the next call because neighbors are helping rescue one another first.
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3 years
DALLAS (AP) -- The Texas bar association is investigating whether state Attorney General Ken Paxton's failed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election based on bogus claims of fraud amounted to professional misconduct.
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4 years
There is a graphic video of a crowd beating a man that is circulating online along with reports he has passed away. To this point, Dallas officials say they have not had any fatalities. We are working to learn more.
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2 years
VIDEO: Plane landed on Kiest Boulevard between Loop 12 & Spur 408 in Dallas. Waiting on additional info from FAA. Video courtesy of Nolan Ross.
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6 years
. @BetoORourke on his campaign “I’m so f****** proud of you guys” @FOX4
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Apparently someone installed @limebike art last night in Deep Ellum. Photo credit: Amber Terry. @FOX4
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4 years
If you are stockpiling toilet paper you should have to make a key copy for all your friends and family so they can come over and use your bathroom when they run out. Signed, person who is not stockpiling toilet paper.
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5 years
My view. Dallas, you’re pretty. #HappyNewYear
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If i had a child and they were in an ICU bed I would like for it to be staffed.
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5 years
The store manager sent employees home early because of the weather. This is the Home Depot near Forest/75 from Sky4 today.
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4 years
Wearing glasses to I can get a better look at the live feeds coming in from our chopper signals while anchoring. Eileen IS NOT HAPPY.
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BREAKING: Appears the possible coronavirus case out of Brazos County is an A&M student. No clarification yet on whether this is a separate case or the same case reported early by Brazos County.
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Texas A&M University
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Texas A&M confirms possible case of coronavirus: #tamu
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Video from one of my best friends who lives in Houston. @fox4 #harvey
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6 years
BREAKING: John David Battaglia, the Dallas man who murdered his two girls in 2001 while their mother listened on the phone, is dead. State officials executed him around 9:40p. @FOX4
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3 years
Outage at my apartment in Dallas lasted almost exactly 5 hours. Power back on...for the moment.
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2 years
BREAKING: ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve power tomorrow from 2 p.m. through 8 p.m. Currently, the forecast calls for another all-time peak demand record on the electric grid.
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That Prince tribute with the shot of Minneapolis turning purple. Wow.
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Gov. Abbott -- asked if he takes blame: "I'm taking responsibility for the current status of ERCOT." Points to ERCOT board members being from outside TX. Doesn't mention Public Utility Commission commissioners are Abbott appointees. Here's what PUC does:
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4 years
Creepy, wispy clouds moving over Dallas. Cooler weather on the flip side.
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2 years
Mesquite police have now pulled a squad car up in front of the station. It’s a place for the community to show support. It’s been heartwarming to see so many families walking up throughout the evening, with little kids, bringing flowers and balloons.
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41’s final flight as it does a flyover at A&M
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