President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden to travel to Houston on Friday
Source: The Houston Chronicle
Benjamin Wermund
,
Washington Bureau
Feb. 23, 2021
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 11:25 a.m.
WASHINGTON President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are heading to Houston on Friday as Texas recovers from winter storms that left millions without power and water.
The White House announced the trip on Tuesday with no additional details. It is the presidents first trip to the state since he was sworn in last month.
Biden said last week he planned to visit Texas, but wanted to wait until his trip wouldnt be a disruption.
I had planned on visiting Texas in the middle of next week, but I dont want to be a burden, Biden said at the time. When the president lands in a city in America, it has a long tail.
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dalton99a
(81,386 posts)CTyankee
(63,883 posts)I hear these wonderful things on a daily basis. We are so lucky to have him as our President. It's such a relief from the former guy...
bmbmd
(3,088 posts)to Mattress Mac. He's a Republican, to be sure, but he's done a lot for Houston the last few years.