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Texans Use Whataburger Cups to Insulate Pipes Amid Cold

1/23/2026

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In Houston, weather prompts residents to insulate pipes with a Whataburger cup, per Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.
Residents should poke a hole in the bottom, secure a rubber band, and attach the cup to the faucet.
Texas A&M University (A&M) experts confirm the styrofoam cup provides insulation.
National Weather Service reports more than 30 states under advisories, with over 170 million Americans facing cold this week.

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In Houston, weather prompts residents to insulate pipes with a Whataburger cup, per Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.
Residents should poke a hole in the bottom, secure a rubber band, and attach the cup to the faucet.
Texas A&M University (A&M) experts confirm the styrofoam cup provides insulation.
National Weather Service reports more than 30 states under advisories, with over 170 million Americans facing cold this week.