WHITEWRIGHT, Texas (KTEN) -- For Texomans battling this historic winter storm, it has been one thing after another.

First, no power; then no water.

As of Wednesday evening, there wasn't much that area cities could do about it.

"Unfortunately, the water depends on the power for the most part," Whitewright police Chief James Scott said. "They're constantly working on thawing out some things that need to be fixed and replaced because they froze up."

For many residents, the dripping faucets just aren't enough to keep pipes from freezing, but the snow outside came in handy for Judy Coleman of Whitewright.

"We're having to melt snow just to have drinking water for the dogs, to flush the toilet," she said.

The calls to check on loved ones keep rolling in to first responders.

"My mom's 91, my dad's 87, so I have to make sure they're well cared for," said Sheri Kent, who was also without tap water.

Although it is not ideal, people are finding a way to get by.

"Even though we have to boil everything, something is better than nothing," Coleman said.

If you're lucky enough to have water, city officials urge you not to overuse it until the crisis subsides.