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Texas leads in hot car child deaths compared to other states, group advises on child protection tips
HOUSTON, Texas — The sun was still shining at about 6:30 Wednesday evening when police responded to a distress call at an apartment complex on Hollister Road in northwest Houston. They found a four-year-old girl unresponsive in a pickup truck. “That female was taken to the hospital and, unfortunately,...
Motorcyclist killed in Pharr crash identified
The motorcyclist who died following a crash in Pharr was identified by the Pharr Police Department. Pharr police officers responded to the crash at the intersection of W. Nolana Loop and S. Sugar Road Thursday at 4 p.m. where they found 50-year-old LV Dever Jr. of McAllen dead at the scene.
Mission PD investigate drowning death of toddler
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy that occurred on Thursday. Mission Police said at 1:59 p.m. dispatch received a 911 call regarding the drowning of a 3-year-old boy who allegedly drowned in a swimming pool at a home on the 3200 block of Joycee Drive. When police […]
Beryl Brings Tropical Watches to the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical Storm Beryl has emerged into the Bay of Campeche. It is expected to restrengthen to Hurricane status by Sunday afternoon. The latest Cone of Uncertainty from the National Hurricane Center has shifted even further east, indicating the storm will likely make landfall north of the Valley.
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
Alabama Red Cross deploys team to Texas ahead of Beryl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While Red Cross societies across the Caribbean are rushing in to help with storm relief, the Red Cross in Alabama is preparing for Beryl to hit Texas. A team of five people has been sent to Houston to set up emergency shelter for any potential hurricane...
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
Lower temperatures, isolated storms this weekend in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – We expect a hurricane to hit the Texas coastline early Monday. Isolated storms this weekend but much better storms chances for most of next week. By Tuesday, the remnants of Beryl might be overhead.Wow. It rained for the first time in more than three weeks. Ever since the summer solstice, North Texas has been running hot. Every day 4° to 7° above normal. It hit 100° (exactly) a total of six times. Then today happened.The last of the rain is winding down just as the evening was winding up. We expect some afternoon thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Highs...
Texas Woman Executed For Killing 3 Out Of 5 Husbands
The only husband this Texas lady didn't kill, or at least try to kill, was the one that left her before she could. In her defense, Betty Lou Beets didn't have a very easy life. She lost her hearing at the age of 3, her "unstable" Mom was institutionalized when she was 12 leaving her to raise her siblings and she was sexually abused by her father and other men.
Friday Morning Forecast: Storms return today with a rare July cold front
TODAY: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, especially this afternoon. Highs in the low-to-mid-90s with the max heat index between 95 and 105 degrees. Wind: NW 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of isolated showers and storms. Lows in the mid-70s. Wind: NE 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy […]
A Blast from the past: SPI residents advise others to prepare for hurricane season
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hurricane preparedness is essential during this time of year, especially for residents on South Padre Island. In 2008 Hurricane Dolly hit the Rio Grande Valley, leaving many residents shocked by the intensity of the storm. “We saw boats that were lifted up thrown on top of other boats, boats […]
Nonprofit organizations Cajun Navy, Red Cross on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl
BEAUMONT, Texas — Nonprofit organizations the Cajun Navy and the Red Cross are on standby in South Texas bracing for Beryl and ready to help those in the storm zone. As Beryl moves into the Gulf, the groups are prepared to send resources and volunteers to South Texas. Ten...
EMPOWER makes leadership changes, creates state-mandated improvement plan in response to multiple contract violations
DALLAS — The private child welfare collaborative that the State of Texas has hired to manage foster care in nine North Texas counties is bringing in help to better manage the organization. Multiple people who work for EMPOWER sent tips to WFAA that EMPOWER's Senior Vice President, Dr. Linda...
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