He says it is not local government's duty to support people through "trying times", adding: "I'm sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout."
Calling the situation the "product of a socialist government", he urges people to think "outside of the box" and not wait "for someone to come and rescue you".
He adds: "Only the strong will survive and the weak will parish [sic]."
Texas snow: Mayor quits after 'only strong will survive' post
Colorado City's mayor posted "no-one owes you or your family anything", amid a deadly winter storm.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Power was restored to more homes and businesses Thursday in states hit by a deadly blast of winter that overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold this week.
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