US mayor quits after telling residents it's 'sink or swim' amid deadly snowstorm

Colorado City mayor Tom Boyd ranted on Facebook that he was sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout'

A Texas mayor has resigned after telling residents of his city to Get off your ass and take care of your own family!" in the face of a devastating once-in-a-generation winter storm that has killed more than 20 people across the country and left millions without power in the state.

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