Mission woman found guilty of human trafficking
Ellilian Ramos, 35, was found guilty by a jury on one count of human trafficking in the case of two Guatemalan women. Sentencing is set for Monday with a potential 20 year prison term. Jurors acquitted her husband, Juan Carlos Ramos, 33, of aiding the crime.
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Storms lash Waco as 80 mph winds cause heavy damage
Strong storms hit parts of Texas with 80 mph gusts and heavy rain uprooting trees and damaging buildings. In Waco an industrial area suffered major damage at a Coca Cola bottling plant as roofs and walls failed. About 22,000 residents remained without power through Saturday morning.
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Evacuees in Houston gain extra month of housing aid
FEMA extended the cutoff to June 30 and Houston officials say rent will be paid through June for evacuees deemed ineligible previously. About 8,900 households are under review while nearly 2,000 added to eligible. The city's voucher program has aided about 35,000 evacuees as FEMA shifts to individual assistance.
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