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Hurricane Beryl: 10 killed, more than 2 million without power
President Joe Biden granted a federal disaster declaration to all counties affected by Beryl. The cleanup from Hurricane Beryl is underway after the Category 1 storm made landfall on Monday morning. Beryl has weakened and is now a low-pressure system. It is expected to move from Arkansas through Michigan throughout...
Highway 87 in High Island reopens as Entergy continues to work on restoring power to the Bolivar Peninsula
BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas — On the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, more than 6,200 customers are still without power. Entergy crews have been racing to restore power and clear power-poles from Highway 87. Around 5:30 p.m. April Loftin, the President of the High Island Volunteer Fire Department told 12News that the highway has been reopened.
Jamaica Beach hit by tornado as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall
GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas - A tornado tore through Galveston County, causing extensive damage, as Hurricane Beryl's strong winds gusted up to 80 mph, leaving several homes severely impacted. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado hit Jamaica Beach, blowing the roofs off two homes and a commercial plaza. The...
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