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Kim Kardashian radiates happiness as she poses with family: See pic


June 3, 2024

Kim Kardashian offered an inside glimpse into spending quality time with her favourite girls on Sunday, June 2. The 43-year-old Kardashians star recently took to Instagram to post a carousel of photos featuring snaps of her mother Kris Jenner and daughters North and Chicago. In the first photo, the 43-year-old reality star could be seen sitting between her daughters while …

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Texas flood plan: 5 million people at risk in flood-prone areas


June 3, 2024

According to a preliminary draft of Texas’s inaugural flood plan, more than 5 million residents or employees in the state are situated in areas prone to flooding. This initiative by the Texas Water Development Board aims to mitigate risks by proposing strategies to fortify the state against floods and rising sea levels, mandated by a 2019 state law enacted in …

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Power outages in Dallas-Fort Worth extend into fifth day following storms


June 3, 2024

Five days after severe storms swept through North Texas, more than half a million people are still grappling with power outages. Despite round-the-clock efforts by line crews from across the country, over 30,000 residents in Dallas County remained without electricity, particularly in areas like Eastwood Hills, where debris clearance by city crews brought a glimmer of hope to affected neighbors. …

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Valley View community continues to recover and mourn one week after deadly tornadoes


June 3, 2024

Standing on his front porch, Carlos Pineda recounted the instinctual drive that led him home, only to find his 11-year residence reduced to a jumble of debris behind him. Amidst the wreckage, fragments of cherished memories lingered—a tricycle, a toy dinosaur, a puzzle piece—evoking a loss too profound for his children to grasp. “My daughter broke down in tears in …

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Dallas nonprofit on a mission to positively impact young lives through basketball


June 3, 2024

In southern Dallas, a woman with a passion and vision is transforming the lives of young people she serves. “I respect you. You respect me. We respect each other,” says Yolanda Torrence, the coach of Off Da Glass Squad, before a game. “These guys compete with heart. They weren’t afraid of anybody. They hit the hardwood, and we’ve got trophies, …

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Texas border mayors heading to DC for Tuesday’s immigration announcement


June 3, 2024

At least two Texas border mayors are heading to Washington on Tuesday as President Joe Biden prepares to announce an executive order aimed at significantly reducing the number of migrants allowed to seek asylum in the U.S. Brownsville Mayor John Cowen and Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza confirmed they were invited by the White House for the immigration announcement. Cowen told …

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DFW homes, businesses struggle with continued power outages amid severe weather


June 3, 2024

Another round of severe weather on Sunday night left more homes and businesses without power in Dallas County. Following the strong thunderstorms, Oncor reported that as of 9 p.m. Sunday, 8,855 customers in Dallas County were without power, an increase from 6,988 customers at noon. The company had aimed to resolve tens of thousands of outages caused by days of …

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HFD says cause of Greatwood Drive Fire that resulted in minor injury is still unclear


June 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A house fire broke out Sunday afternoon at 963 Greatwood Drive, resulting in minor injuries to one person. According to the Houston Fire Department, the emergency call was received around 2:20 p.m. Upon arrival, crews reported flames visible from the house. The individual who sustained minor injuries declined hospital transport. The cause of the fire remains …

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis and warns of her Congressional absence


June 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced Sunday night that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,” Rep. Jackson Lee stated. “I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year.” Jackson Lee recently won a primary election to retain her …

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