![]() "That lineup filled a show and then some. The Oscar winner, meanwhile, received a slew of support from other artists and companies who wanted to help out and even had to turn people away. "We didn't have a playbook," McConaughey said, adding, "When any sort of disaster becomes a real crisis, you gotta try to stabilize first." ![]() CBS News reported that boil water advisories were put in place for 12 million people, as the lack of power crippled water plants and also resulted in burst pipes in many homes. Exposure to the bitter cold temperatures and lack of power also led to an increase in 911 calls and hospitalizations. The state saw its worst winter in over seven decades, and its failure to weather-proof many power-generating facilities exacerbated the crisis and led to millions of homes and businesses losing electricity. ![]() "We've seen tornadoes, hurricanes…So one great thing about Texans is that 24/7, we pull up our bootstraps very quickly and say well, let's get on with it." "We've seen devastation before here," the actor expressed. At the same time, funnel it all back into reviving and restoring people in Texas that really, really need it." ![]() "We can make it a fun night with all Texas artists and known people throughout Texas. I can go host the show, DJ the show," he explained. We've got a platform to reach out to Texans. "The benefit comes up because we said, look, we have a platform to reach out to certain entertainers. ![]()
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