Holiday crashes kill 40 amid Texas Christmas death toll
The Associated Press reports at least 40 people died during a 78 hour Christmas holiday on Texas highways. DPS aims to finalize the tally Tuesday morning as officials note improved safety messaging. Notable deaths include Wilford Lehman in Williamson County, Sotero Gonzales in Fort Bend, Randy DeLeon in El Paso, and several Midland and Brazoria County victims. Additional fatalities occurred near Andrews and Harris County.
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Houston
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Dozens Dead in Christmas Fires Across Seven States
At least 20 people were killed and 20 injured in holiday fires across seven states. The deadliest blaze struck the Kar cher Retirement Hotel in Waukegan Illinois, where eight died and 21 were left homeless, with investigators noting probable wiring issues in a ground floor tailor shop. Others died in fires in Baldwin Michigan West Virginia Tennessee Minnesota and a rural South Carolina home.
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