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Wild photos that show just how frozen Texas really is

Check out the photos and video below to see what life is really like in Texas right now.

TEXAS, USA — Most people have heard about the frigid, record-breaking temperatures that have taken over the state of Texas in the past week. But with no power, no heat and no water since Sunday for some, things continue to get worse. 

Check out the photos and video below to see what life is really like in Texas right now.

Here in Texas, even water fountains have frozen solid. City of Richardson worker Kaleb Love is pictured below working to clear the ice:

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City of Richardson worker Kaleb Love works to clear ice from a water fountain Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Richardson, Texas.
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City of Richardson worker Kaleb Love stands in a frozen fountain as he takes a break from clearing ice Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Richardson, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

If you thought weather conditions only happened outside the home, this photo proves you wrong:

Although these photos of Lake Ray in Hubbard might be beautiful, they show how intense the freezing temperatures really are:

Credit: Curtis Castleberry
Credit: Curtis Castleberry
Credit: Curtis Castleberry
Credit: Curtis Castleberry

After days and days of freezing temperatures, no power and no heat, now homes are being destroyed across the state:

Due to boiling water notices and many homes without water at all, many have turned to snow for their water source:

Credit: Barbara Christy
No water . Melting snow for water to use in toilets . Boiling for washing dishes. Bottled water for drinking Credit: Barbara Christy
Credit: Matthew Mumme
Credit: Matthew Mumme

If home conditions are bad, some have had to take to dangerous roads to escape the cold and find a warming shelter:

Credit: Kiana Rose

The elements have found their way indoors. Many Texas are dealing with pipes that have burst:

Going indoors to escape the cold? Think again.

Credit: William Joy

This Belton neighborhood has a long uphill curving road to get to the houses. Thursday morning, about a dozen or more people grabbed pickaxes and shovels and cleared the whole thing by hand.

Check out the photo galleries below for even more Icy, snowy conditions. These photos will make you feel cold, even if you're one of the lucky few who still has heat.

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