Two die in Texas as winter storm brings snow and ice across southern US

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Two people have died in Texas, likely due to below-freezing temperatures and power outages, officials say, as unusual winter storms hit large parts of the southern US.

Authorities reported two men were found dead along Houston-area roadways. Causes of death were pending, but officials said the subfreezing temperatures were the suspected cause.