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Entergy Arkansas sends linemen to Texas, will be supporting locals during severe weather
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Power outages are a major concern when natural disasters occur, but Entergy Arkansas is stepping in to help, sending linemen to Texas to provide assistance during this difficult time. They are also promising to continue to serve Arkansas in the case of any severe weather...
A Popular Teen Retailer To Close All 50+ Texas Locations, Files Bankruptcy
There's a good chance that, at some point, you've been inside one of these popular teen retailers. At its peak in 2013, rue21 had 1,000 stores, but by the end of this summer, we will likely see the last store close its doors for good. At the time of the...
Tennessee Task Force 1 Deployed To Help With Beryl Recovery
Tennessee Task Force 1, consisting of forty-four responders, including firefighters, paramedics, doctors, engineers, and canine teams, deployed at 1 PM today en route to stage in Texas and the group includes members of the Dresden First Baptist Church. They will activate as a Type 3 Team and be responsible for...
Hurricane Beryl destroys crops in Jamaica, leaves islanders facing food shortages
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaicans will contend with food shortages in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which is estimated to have destroyed over $6.4 million in food crops and supporting infrastructure, officials in Jamaica said on Monday. Floyd Green, Jamaica’s agriculture minister, said preliminary assessments indicate significant damage to...
Hurricane Beryl victim assistance: Help with food, shelter and other services
Widespread wind damage and debris aren't the only concern for Hurricane Beryl victims in southeast Texas.We want to get storm victims back on their feet with access to the most important essentials: fresh food, clean water, shelter, and even mental health services.ABC13 is updating this list of resources. Submit relief tips here.Food AssistanceHouston Food Bank said it is closely monitoring conditions and will provide relief through its 1,600 community partners across SE Texas.If you need food assistance, please call 832-369-9390. You can also click here to find free food assistance in your area.Houston Food Bank has partners in Harris, Fort...
AT&T outage: Cell and landlines down as disaster teams deployed to Southeast Texas amid Hurricane Beryl
Customers in at least 10 cities are reporting that their AT&T service has cut out, with the phone company confirming that they've sent technicians to try and fix the problem, as hundreds of those customers are reportedly in Texas, where Hurrican Beryl is bearing down
Reports: Zero elective abortions in Texas since August 2022
(The Center Square) – There have been zero elective abortions in Texas since August 2022, when Texas’ new Human Life Protection Act took effect, according to 20 months of data published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The data also shows abortions are being performed in medical emergencies, refuting claims to the contrary. The law went into effect after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its final judgement in...
New law eliminates safety check on cars & forces drivers to pay ‘replacement fee’ – vehicle owners call it ‘big mistake’
DRIVERS of a US state are divided over a new bill that eliminates annual vehicle inspections for non-commercial vehicles. Some say the car inspections were a waste of time and resources – others say they were important for driver safety. Texas lawmakers signed House Bill 3297 into law last year, stating non-commercial vehicles across the […]
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
State’s move to bump federal judge from longtime foster care lawsuit caps years of battles
TEXAS, USA — This story was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. On a chilly morning last January, U.S. District Judge Janis Jack was visibly on edge in her Corpus Christi courtroom. She leaned in and cast a hard look at Cecile E. Young, the...
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