Texas seeks broader aid as Texas fires burn near one million acres
Since Jan 9 Texas wildfires have scorched nearly 1 million acres with 5,300 fires burning about 940000 acres and destroying 140 homes. Gov Rick Perry requested added federal aid for recovery after FEMA declared an emergency but denied a major disaster. Texas lawmakers urged extending the declaration to 216 counties and agencies sought grazing relief and firebreak funding. About 2.2 million gallons of water and fire retardant have been dropped by Texas aircraft and 25 aircraft are deployed.
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Jodd Staples
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Local Woman Wins Million Dollar Scratch Ticket Prize
DeLonda Kennedy of Kermit won $1 million on the Texas Lottery scratch off after purchasing the $1 Million Cash ticket at Kent Kwik in Kermit. After taxes she will receive $750,000 and plans to set up a trust fund for her grandchildren to help pay for college.
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DeLonda Kennedy
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Texas crews battle wildfires across counties in Texas
Texas Forest Service and other crews fought multiple fires amid dry conditions and warm temps. A Hidalgo County blaze scorched 25,600 acres destroying four homes and evacuating 500 people while 50 percent contained. Hemphill County fire consumed 5,000 acres and was 80 percent contained with no structures damaged. A Brooks County fire burned 2,500 acres, destroying one building and reaching 75 percent containment.
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Hidalgo County
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Brooks County
Eastham
Searchers Find Possible Teen Body After Flood in Mesquite
Mesquite responders recovered a body around 2:45 pm downstream from where Shaun Hebert, a 14 year old missing near a creek, vanished Tuesday. Authorities compare the body to Hebert while searchers used GPS and cadaver dogs to locate it. In Bertram, a warehouse evacuation followed discovery of years old chemicals, with hazardous materials and a bomb squad called in.
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Shaun Hebert
Mesquite Fire Department
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Bertram Volunteer Fire Department
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Fort Bliss teacher faces federal abuse charge
Eduardo Rivas, 55, a Fort Bliss elementary teacher, appeared in federal court on one count of abusive sexual contact involving a 10 year old. He was jailed without bond, offering only a brief nod when acknowledging the charge during the Thursday hearing. The arrest followed allegations of brushing his arm across the student’s chest.
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State seeks border camera proposals in Texas bid
Texas seeks bids for a video camera network along the 1200 mile border with Mexico. The plan mirrors a state pilot that allowed public tips online and aims to curb drug running trafficking and other crime. The request was posted March 7 by the Department of Public Safety for the governor's emergency management division with proposals due April 7.
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Texas
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