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So, basically, a bunch of Californians move to Texas

and now Texas has rolling blackouts and water management issues.

(In response to this post by TexasGobbler)

Posted: 02/17/2021 at 3:04PM

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To add insult to injury, Austin is now under mandatory water conservation -- TexasGobbler 02/17/2021 3:01PM

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Ha ha. No shirt! ** -- TexasGobbler 02/17/2021 3:09PM

I thought it would at least take 'em a couple years. ;-)** -- vthokieq 02/17/2021 3:05PM

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