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‘13 Reasons Why’ star Dylan Minnette quits acting, reveals why


May 27, 2024

Dylan Minnette spilled beans on why he quit acting and whether he would return to the realm. Deadline reported on Sunday, May 26, that during a recent interview on the Zach Sang Show , the 13 Reasons Why star revealed he took a pause from acting to pursue his passion for creating music with his band Wallows. “I was fortunate to find success in [acting],” …

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Glenn Powell recalls ‘unforgettable’ acting role in ‘Spy Kids 3’


May 27, 2024

Glenn Powell may have made his mark with big blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick and Dune, but he will always cherish his first acting role. The actor, 35, told The Hollywood Reporter that his introduction to Hollywood was with the 2003 spy action comedy at age 13. Then-budding actor snagged a small role in Spy Kids 3, a local production being directed by Robert Rodriguez. …

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Seven dead, including two children, after Tornado Warning in Cooke and Denton counties


May 27, 2024

Severe thunderstorms in several North Texas counties late Saturday night resulted in seven fatalities, including two children, and caused extensive damage in Cooke and Denton counties, according to Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington. Sappington confirmed the tragic news on Sunday morning, revealing that the bodies of a 2-year-old and 5-year-old were discovered amid the devastation. He noted that the AP …

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How to help tornado victims in North Texas


May 27, 2024

Photos and videos depicting the aftermath of tornado-warned storms that struck North Texas on Saturday night, claiming the lives of seven individuals, including two children, and causing extensive damage to hundreds of homes, may leave many wondering how they can extend support. AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF The American Red Cross swiftly responds when disaster strikes a community, offering relief …

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Governor says deadly storm killed 7, destroyed or damaged 320 buildings, injured 100 people


May 27, 2024

Following a briefing with first responders in Cooke County, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed that the severe thunderstorms overnight resulted in seven fatalities and over 100 injuries. The storms also caused extensive damage, with more than 200 homes and other structures destroyed, and an additional 120 structures damaged. “I’ll be shocked if those numbers are not increased as further assessments …

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Amid tornado tragedy in Cooke County are stories of survival


May 27, 2024

In the aftermath of the devastating tornado that struck Valley View in Cooke County, residents are grappling with the loss of lives and homes while also finding stories of survival and hope amidst the wreckage. For Pastor Joshua Fowler and his family, the ordeal began with frantic prayers as the tornado tore through their home on Love Trail. “As the …

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NWS survey crews find evidence EF-2, EF-3 tornadoes caused ‘extensive’ damage in North Texas


May 27, 2024

Preliminary ratings for a series of tornadoes that struck Valley View, Celina, and Montague County overnight Saturday have been released by the National Weather Service (NWS). According to NWS survey crews, extensive damage was observed in Valley View, Cooke County, where the tornado that touched down along Interstate 35 was classified as a “higher-end EF-2,” with maximum winds reaching 135 …

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Dozens survive tornado after sheltering in North Texas gas station


May 27, 2024

As danger loomed over Valley View’s Shell gas station in the darkness, drivers abandoned their vehicles and sought refuge inside the convenience store with adjoining restaurants just before it bore the brunt of the tornado’s impact. “The walls were collapsing,” recalled Hugo Parra of Farmers Branch. “The wind was relentless.” They could hear the deafening roar of the winds, felt …

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Tornado damages 8 homes on Frisco block, including 5 belonging to firefighters


May 27, 2024

Eight homes in Celina suffered significant damage from storms that swept through Denton and Collin counties overnight on Saturday. Some homes were completely leveled, and in one instance, a trailer was lifted and dropped onto a roof. Tornadoes can be capricious, destroying one thing while leaving something nearby untouched. Unfortunately, this tornado chose to unleash its full force on eight …

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