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Man drowns helping family members in Trinity River, sheriff’s office says
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a man has drowned after reportedly entering the river to help family members. The sheriff’s office responded to a drowning on July 5 in the Trinity River below the Lake Livingston Dam. Officials said 31-year-old Israel Hernandez went into the river to help family […]
FEMA assistance now available for Nacogdoches, Polk County residents affected by Beryl
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Polk and Nacogdoches County residents are now eligible for FEMA assistance for damages related to Beryl. Homeowners and renters can apply for serious needs assistance, a one-time $750 payment per household that can help pay for essential items including water, food, prescriptions, first aid, infant formula and diapers. Texans can […]
Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity Counties Reopen July 15
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties will reopen at 1 p.m. today, July 15. The centers closed temporarily after Hurricane Beryl. Center locations:. Harris County. Leon Z Grayson Community Center, 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77015. Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in 15 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, 2024, workers and self-employed individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for DUA benefits.
Boil water notices lifted for 20 water systems in Houston region after Beryl caused power outages
Boil water notices for 20 public water systems have been lifted after Hurricane Beryl knocked out power across the Houston region. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, normal operating water pressure levels have returned throughout the systems and bacteriological sample test results indicate the water is free of bacteria.
Polk County authorities ask for public’s help finding man wanted in car burglaries
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Officials in Polk County said on Friday they are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who is wanted in a car burglary case. According to the sheriff’s office, 27-year-old Jordan Freeman is suspected in car burglaries that happened along FM 350 S on Thursday night. “Freeman was […]
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