Thunderstorm pattern to remain over state
Severe thunderstorms moved through Texas with hail and wind damage in the Midland Odessa area and the Rio Grande Valley. Hail up to three quarters of an inch fell east of McAllen, while Elsa between McAllen and Harlingen saw a shed destroyed and a trailer overturned. Winds reached 55 to 66 mph in multiple locations as heavy rains persisted across the Edwards Plateau and hill country.
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Memorial Day road toll rises with 22 dead in Texas
Texas officials report at least 22 fatalities over Memorial Day weekend from multiple crashes. Lubbock pedestrian Dolly Perry, 42, died after being struck by a pickup near Lubbock General Hospital. In Wichita Falls, Helen Burris, 29, died when her car lost control on Highway 79. Also killed were four in a Deer Park car crash, including Hyang Ok Lee, 28, and her daughter Sandy Lee, 4, all from Houston.
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Hands Across America pledges to raise funds this summer
Organizers aim for 50 million dollars or more to aid hungry and homeless people. They expect to spend the summer counting donations and distributing grants in September. Ken Kragen in New York stressed awareness over the money as the main goal. About 4.9 million Americans linked hands from California to New York on Sunday with others participating along the route. 336 staffers will count pledges and begin collection efforts led by Roger Carrick the California director.
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