Rain prompts rescues and park closures across North Texas
Severe rainfall prompted multiple rescues in Beal County as the Frio River surged to 17 feet and spread over half a mile in places. Six Flags Over Texas closed early with patrons sheltered indoors. officials plan safety inspections before reopening.
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Frio
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Tom Harvey
Shane Hohman
Steve Backer
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Arlington
Melissa Pinkerton
North Texas
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Dan Dixon
Dixon
Associated Press
Darrell Byers
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Superintendent urges patience on unfunded school nutrition mandates
Texas lawmakers hear La Marque's Adrain Johnson push for time and funding to implement new nutrition rules. He urges phase ins and long term solutions to avoid harming budgets while improving child health. Commissioner Combs notes policies aim to combat obesity and allow gradual adoption with phase-in periods. Sen Lucio calls for diversified fundraisers to support nutrition upgrades and avoid future high health costs.
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la Marque
Adrain Johnson
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Texas Education Finance System
Johnson
Texas Agriculture
Susan Combs
Combs
Eddie Lucio
Brownsville
Lucio
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