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Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes
Read full article: Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homesThe Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has a four-pronged recovery plan: rebuilding homes, supporting mental health, economic recovery, and reviving the area’s quality of life.
‘No child should sleep in a floodplain’: Parents of Camp Mystic flood victims push for camp safety laws
Read full article: ‘No child should sleep in a floodplain’: Parents of Camp Mystic flood victims push for camp safety lawsHouston parents are mourning their children lost in a deadly Camp Mystic flood—and demanding lawmakers act before another tragedy strikes.
‘We sent her to camp, not a war zone’: Parents testify after Camp Mystic flood deaths
Read full article: ‘We sent her to camp, not a war zone’: Parents testify after Camp Mystic flood deathsParents of children who died in the devastating July 4 flood at Camp Mystic delivered emotional testimony before Texas lawmakers on Wednesday, urging quick approval of Senate Bill 1 to improve safety standards at camps across the state.
Bill to install warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas passes Texas Senate
Read full article: Bill to install warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas passes Texas SenateA bill filed in the aftermath of the devastating July 4 Texas Hill Country floods which aims to install outdoor warning sirens in areas with a history of flash flooding has passed the Texas Senate.
‘She looked like she was dancing:’ Ingram man guided by scream to girl lost in Texas Hill Country flood
Read full article: ‘She looked like she was dancing:’ Ingram man guided by scream to girl lost in Texas Hill Country floodAn Ingram man searching flood-ravaged banks says a mysterious scream led him to a young girl’s body, bringing a grieving family closure.
‘Come with your wallets open:’ A month after Texas Hill Country flood, small communities feeling economic burden
Read full article: ‘Come with your wallets open:’ A month after Texas Hill Country flood, small communities feeling economic burdenOne month after the catastrophic Texas Hill Country Flood swept through Kerr County, the physical damage may be fading, but for local businesses, the financial pain is just beginning.
ONLY ON 2: Fly over the Guadalupe River one month after devastating Texas Hill Country flood
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Fly over the Guadalupe River one month after devastating Texas Hill Country floodIt’s been one month since the devastating Texas Hill Country flood that turned the quiet and calm Guadalupe River into a fury that this area has never seen before.
Houston dive teams among the nationwide effort to find remaining missing in Texas Hill Country flood
Read full article: Houston dive teams among the nationwide effort to find remaining missing in Texas Hill Country floodElite Houston dive teams are in the Texas Hill Country using rare underwater sonar to search 127 miles of the Guadalupe River for the final two victims of the deadly July 4 flood.
Officials are trying to figure out who’s really missing from the Hill Country floods
Read full article: Officials are trying to figure out who’s really missing from the Hill Country floodsTexas officials say more than 170 people are considered unaccounted for after extraordinary floods swamped parts of Kerr County and nearby areas.
PHOTOS: Community honors those lost in devastating flood in vigil at Kerrville’s Antler Stadium
Read full article: PHOTOS: Community honors those lost in devastating flood in vigil at Kerrville’s Antler StadiumIt has been five days since devastating floods left massive destruction in the Texas Hill Country.
Hearts Hurt? Messages of faith, support and positivity pop up in devastated Texas Hill Country
Read full article: Hearts Hurt? Messages of faith, support and positivity pop up in devastated Texas Hill CountryIn the small river towns that dot the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, you can’t look far without seeing devastation.
‘We just got out’: Kerrville families clean up after Guadalupe River flooding while some say help hasn’t come
Read full article: ‘We just got out’: Kerrville families clean up after Guadalupe River flooding while some say help hasn’t comeAs floodwaters from the Guadalupe River begin to recede, the emotional and physical toll on Hill Country residents is only just beginning to show.
‘Morally bankrupt’: Texas AG warns of scammers targeting those affected by Hill Country floods
Read full article: ‘Morally bankrupt’: Texas AG warns of scammers targeting those affected by Hill Country floodsThe Attorney General’s office is cautioning everyone in the areas affected by storms and flooding to be extremely careful with people offering to help you rebuild or reconstruct.
Surviving Hill Country Floods: Family of 33 survives on hotel roof, woman and dogs ride out storm in kayak
Read full article: Surviving Hill Country Floods: Family of 33 survives on hotel roof, woman and dogs ride out storm in kayakA family of 33 from Austin all survived on the roof of a hotel while just a few miles away, a woman and her two dogs rode out the storm - literally - in a kayak.
Firefighters from Mexico respond to Texas Hill Country flooding, marking an international response
Read full article: Firefighters from Mexico respond to Texas Hill Country flooding, marking an international responseThe search and rescue mission in the Texas Hill Country is now an international effort.
In Texas Hill Country, where flash floods are common, questions linger about lack of warnings
Read full article: In Texas Hill Country, where flash floods are common, questions linger about lack of warningsSerious questions are emerging about whether more could have been done to warn residents in time.
How weather conditions set the stage for deadly Texas flash floods
Read full article: How weather conditions set the stage for deadly Texas flash floodsMeteorologists say incredible amounts of moisture in the air fueled a storm that moved slowly over central Texas, creating conditions for fatal flash floods.
Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case
Read full article: Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump caseA judge has ruled that the Georgia state Senate can subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers more business owners who claim wedding expo organizer took their money
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers more business owners who claim wedding expo organizer took their moneyKPRC 2 Investigates introduced you to a 35-year-old mother of two, who is also a small business owner of a wedding event company, after she said an event organizer duped her and other vendors.
‘We’re out of money’: Brides, businesses duped after event organizer behind Magnolia Wedding Expo fails to deliver
Read full article: ‘We’re out of money’: Brides, businesses duped after event organizer behind Magnolia Wedding Expo fails to deliverThe first thing that Brandi Ingram did when she connected with KPRC 2 Investigates was call the man who failed to deliver on what he promised her and many other small business owners and brides: the Magnolia Wedding Expo.
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For new hires, remote work brings challenges, opportunities
Read full article: For new hires, remote work brings challenges, opportunitiesMany young workers around the world have entered the workforce during the past 18 months without ever having stepped foot into their offices or having met a single colleague.
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Black firefighters in NC allege racism amid larger reckoning
Read full article: Black firefighters in NC allege racism amid larger reckoningOther Black firefighters who endured similar treatment in the Winston-Salem Fire Department recently brought their complaints before the city. The grievance they filed in October calls for Chief William “Trey” Mayo to be fired for failing to discipline white firefighters who, the group said, have created a hostile work environment through comments in person and on social media. Across the country, firefighters are confronting incidents of racism and discrimination as part of a burgeoning movement to call out and address racial injustice in America. Two Black women sued the city of Denver in September, saying its fire department discriminated against them because of their gender and race. Almost right away, she said, other firefighters stole her food and took her uniforms out of her personal space.
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These are the 5 essential supplements you need to boost your health
Read full article: These are the 5 essential supplements you need to boost your healthHOUSTON If you want to provide your body with essential nutrients you may not be getting from your diet, supplements can help. FISH OIL:Fish oil is the best way to increase your omega-3 fatty acid levels which are essential for brain health, immune function, eye health and supports glucose levels. There are countless benefit, but you also dont want a lot of Vitamin D either. Eggs and mushrooms are a natural source for vitamin D, specifically the yolks, said Ingram. For a natural source of food to benefit gut health, yogurt is a great option with its probiotics, said Ingram.