Millions Take On Heat Without Power After Beryl Hits Texas

15 weeks ago Officials say wide recovery efforts are underway after Hurricane Beryl left millions still without power as temperatures soar in Texas. Nim Kidd is the head of the state’s division of emergency management. He said at a news conference Tuesday with other state officials that restoring power is the No. 1 priority. Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Texas. Emergency crews hope to have power restored to another 1 million people by the end of the day.