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Texans impacted by April 26 - June 5 storms may be eligible for FEMA's help to repair or replace car
Thousands of Texans whose vehicles were damaged by the flooding during the storms between April 26 and June 5 could be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace them.According to a release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, its financial help covers expenses not paid by insurance or other sources.SEE ALSO: Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund launched after storm devastates 68,000 Harris County homes"The damage to the vehicle must have been caused by the disaster, and the vehicle must no longer be operable or safe to drive. Cosmetic repairs will not be covered," FEMA wrote.Some other conditions include:Assistance is usually limited to one vehicle. If there is a second functional vehicle in the household, the applicant must certify in writing that the damaged vehicle is essential for household's daily use.The vehicle must comply with state registration and insurance requirements.The vehicle must be owned or leased (not a rental) by the applicant, co-applicant, or household member.The damaged vehicle must be an approved vehicle type, such as a car, truck, SUV or van.SEE ALSO: Helping Hurricane Beryl victims: Where to donate and volunteer in SE TexasAnyone with questions on how to apply can visit FEMA's website or call its helpline at 800-621-3362.
Texans Should Know The Difference: Heat Exhaustion Vs. Heat Stoke
East Texas received a good bit of rain this spring, but now it's plain hot outside -- regardless of what storms we have gotten since the start of summer. In the absence of rain summer-like temperatures are here along with the humidity. Most of the time the heat is tolerable, but when you factor in the humidity, that's when it becomes uncomfortable in East Texas. I say after living here for a while you get used to it, but it's still unbearable and we'll complain about it!
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Mission celebrates 30 years
The American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday. The nonprofit was originally founded in the 1990s as a way to bring home American Indian human remains. The Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation are descendents of the indigenous people who lived in South...
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Texas Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Texas for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Texas.
These Texas Girls, All Between 13 and 17 Years Old, Vanished Without a Trace in June
It's never easy writing about the subject of kids that have gone missing in Texas. A lot of the time, we have no idea of the circumstances around their disappearance. They could have run away, they could have been kidnapped or they could have been taken by the other parent during a visitation. No matter the circumstance, in June, 14 families reported their teen girls missing in Texas.
2 Major Texas Grocery Store Companies Set To Merge, Prices Could Lower
It appears that two major chain grocery stores will be merging, and it might even have a positive impact on the cost of your grocery bill moving forward. A while back it was announced that Albertsons and Kroger would soon be merging, well it looks like that will certainly be the case. We've got everything you should know about the merger and what it could mean for your grocery bill moving forward...
Dallas Builder Aarieanna Ware Trades Hard Hat for Tiara as Reigning Miss Texas
Three years after completing her first million-dollar, new construction build in Dallas’ prestigious M Streets, sustainable home builder and interior designer Aarieanna Ware scored another big win — an uncommon victory among local construction bosses. She was named Miss Texas. The 26-year-old grew up as a self-professed military...
Kane Brown Donates Music Studio to Boys & Girls Club in Texas [Pictures]
Kane Brown is giving musical opportunities to kids in Fort Worth, Texas. The country star just donated a brand new studio to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant Country. Brown teamed up with Major League Baseball's Together All-Star Legacy initiative to renovate the club's facilities, which includes a new multi-purpose gym, too.
Trackdown: Help find the 'Derby Desperado' who robbed 2 North Texas banks
DALLAS - In this week's Trackdown, the FBI is looking for a man who robbed two banks in as many weeks. The FBI is calling him the "Derby Desperado" for the hat he wore in both incidents. July 3. ◀︎ ▶︎. Image 1 of 2. ▼. The first robbery...
Execution date set for North Texas man who killed pastor, badly assaulted assistant
DALLAS — An execution date has been set for a North Texas man convicted in a pastor's murder in 2012. Steven Nelson's execution has been scheduled for Feb. 5, 2025, according to Texas Department of Criminal Justice records. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that Judge Steven Jumes on June...
Klay Thompson's Blunt Reason for Rejecting Lakers
The reason behind Klay Thompson turning down the Los Angeles Lakers in favor of the Dallas Mavericks has been revealed. According to Lakers insider Anthony F. Irwin, Thompson declined the offer because the Lakers wouldn't guarantee him a starting spot on their roster. "Lakers didn't want to promise ...
Students face uncertain future after Dallas barber school suddenly closes
A Dallas barber school is coming under fire after closing suddenly this week, leaving students concerned they could be out thousands of dollars invested in the program. Blade Craft Barber Academy had been operating on Main Street in Deep Ellum. On Tuesday, NBC 5 asked the school’s owner how they’re working to correct the situation.
Reba McEntire Makes Good on ACM Awards Promise: “It’s Going To Be an Absolute Can’t-Miss Show”
Reba McEntire has become synonymous with the Academy of Country Music Awards. The “Fancy” singer has hosted one of the biggest nights in country music a record-breaking 17 times. As with all her endeavors, Reba brings the perfect amount of energy and sass to the awards show. And on Tuesday (July 16), the multi GRAMMY-winning country artist announced she would return next year for an 18th time.
LIVE RADAR: Storms moving through Houston area, bringing cold front to much of SE Texas
HOUSTON – Heavy storm activity is moving into and through the Houston area this morning. DOWNLOAD TODAY: Introducing Houston’s new Storm Tracker 2 weather app from KPRC: Because Mother Nature doesn’t send invitations. KPRC 2 Meteorologist Justin Stapleton says Thursday will start stormy as we also track...
Illinois news in brief: I-55 reopens after tornado damage; John Deere reverses course on 'cultural' issues; Texas plans to continue sending migrants to Chicago
I-55 reopens after tornado damage A 7-mile section of Interstate 55 near Channahon that had been closed since a tornado touched down Monday night has reopened. ComEd crews worked to remove and repair transmission lines and the 200-foot towers that were toppled by the winds that exceeded 100 mph. In the most recent update, ComEd said there are still nearly 1,300 outages, affecting more than 22,000 homes and businesses. John...
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