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WEATHER ALERT

10 warnings in effect for 7 counties in the area

POLK COUNTY


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Polk County inmates temporarily housed in Louisiana amid staffing crisis

Read full article: Polk County inmates temporarily housed in Louisiana amid staffing crisis

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is temporarily housing inmates at a facility in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, due to staffing shortages at the Polk County Jail.

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Tornado watch for Houston as SE Texas readies for another reload of severe storms Tuesday

Read full article: Tornado watch for Houston as SE Texas readies for another reload of severe storms Tuesday

Tornado watch in effect until 4pm Tuesday

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‘Audrii’s Law’ passes next step, now headed to full Texas Senate vote

Read full article: ‘Audrii’s Law’ passes next step, now headed to full Texas Senate vote

State lawmakers in the Texas Senate just gave the latest green light to H.B. 2000 - better known as ‘Audrii’s Law.'

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Severe weather is still possible overnight for SE Texas

Read full article: Severe weather is still possible overnight for SE Texas

A look at the forecast before you head to bed.

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Timeline for Friday evening as severe storms threats, heavy rain roll through Houston

Read full article: Timeline for Friday evening as severe storms threats, heavy rain roll through Houston

A strong storm system is moving across Texas this afternoon bringing waves of heavy downpours

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Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

Read full article: Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

Firefighters have announced progress on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but are warning that fire danger remains from dry and windy conditions.

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Quarter Horse stolen from Polk County property; suspects spotted with trailer

Read full article: Quarter Horse stolen from Polk County property; suspects spotted with trailer

A Quarter Horse named Sam was stolen from a property in Polk County, Texas, on March 23 around 7:50 p.m.

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Family of Audrii Cunningham speaks in front of state lawmakers in Austin

Read full article: Family of Audrii Cunningham speaks in front of state lawmakers in Austin

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers on Tuesday as they push to change sex offender registry laws.

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‘It’s common sense’: State lawmakers push for change in honor of Audrii Cunningham

Read full article: ‘It’s common sense’: State lawmakers push for change in honor of Audrii Cunningham

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers as they push to change sex offender registry laws.

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Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze

Read full article: Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze

Firefighters in North and South Carolina are battling multiple wind-driven wildfires.

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Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze

Read full article: Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze

Emergency crews in at least three states are battling small wildfires.

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Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive

Read full article: Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive

Florida’s citrus growers are struggling to survive the one-two punch of hurricanes and disease.

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Polk Co. Habitat for Humanity Exec. Dir. arrested on indecent assault, harassment charges

Read full article: Polk Co. Habitat for Humanity Exec. Dir. arrested on indecent assault, harassment charges

The Polk County Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Jason Barron was arrested on indecent assault and harassment charges.

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3 Polk County jailers arrested, accused of assaulting inmate from Kingwood

Read full article: 3 Polk County jailers arrested, accused of assaulting inmate from Kingwood

Three jailers who work at the Polk County Jail have been arrested, accused of assaulting a 34-year-old inmate from Kingwood inside of the jail.

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Where do sexual offenders live in the Houston area?

Read full article: Where do sexual offenders live in the Houston area?

There are at least 75,710 sex offenders living in the Lone Star State. There are several ways you can check if someone is a sexual offender or if one lives in your neighborhood.

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KPRC 2 documentary premieres one year after Audrii Cunningham’s disappearance, murder

Read full article: KPRC 2 documentary premieres one year after Audrii Cunningham’s disappearance, murder

'Finding Audrii' premieres Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on KPRC 2+

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Audrii Cunningham remembered one year after her death, Texas lawmakers consider bill in her honor

Read full article: Audrii Cunningham remembered one year after her death, Texas lawmakers consider bill in her honor

A lot has happened in the past year since Audrii Cunningham disappeared.

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Man who killed girlfriend, dumped body in woods in Polk County gets 50 year prison sentence

Read full article: Man who killed girlfriend, dumped body in woods in Polk County gets 50 year prison sentence

De’Andre Wright pleaded guilty to a murder charge in connection to the death of his girlfriend, Jasmine Muldoon.

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Special hearing to be held Friday for accused killer of Polk County 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham

Read full article: Special hearing to be held Friday for accused killer of Polk County 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham

A special hearing is scheduled to be held on Friday for the accused killer of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham.

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Forget downtown or the ’burbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving

Read full article: Forget downtown or the ’burbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving

Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus.

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Hardin ISD teacher accused of performing sexual acts with student in his car

Read full article: Hardin ISD teacher accused of performing sexual acts with student in his car

Officials said Jahmall Le’Sean Thomas, 39, was a teacher at Hardin ISD and was involved in a relationship with a female student at a Polk County School District.

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More Southeast Texas school districts start classes this week

Read full article: More Southeast Texas school districts start classes this week

More Southeast Texas school districts are heading back to class this week.

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Portrait of Audrii Cunningham unveiled at Livingston Junior High as they prepare to welcome students

Read full article: Portrait of Audrii Cunningham unveiled at Livingston Junior High as they prepare to welcome students

A forensic portrait of Audrii Cunningham, the 11-year-old Polk County girl who was murdered in February, has been unveiled at Livingston Junior High.

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These Southeast Texas school districts start class this week

Read full article: These Southeast Texas school districts start class this week

Students at several Southeast Texas school districts will be heading back to class this week.

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Weak infrastructure, distrust make communication during natural disasters hard on rural Texas

Read full article: Weak infrastructure, distrust make communication during natural disasters hard on rural Texas

When disaster strikes, Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy takes command of her county’s emergency communication channels, including a text service and Facebook page.

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Sex offender listed among Texas’ top 10 most wanted arrested in Polk County

Read full article: Sex offender listed among Texas’ top 10 most wanted arrested in Polk County

One of the most wanted sex offenders in the state of Texas has been captured in Polk County, officials announced.

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Days after Beryl, Texans toil to cope with debris, heat, rain and no power

Read full article: Days after Beryl, Texans toil to cope with debris, heat, rain and no power

More than 1 million Texans still don’t have electricity. For those hardest hit by Beryl, the wait will stretch into next week.

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Millions of Texans face third day without power in summer heat

Read full article: Millions of Texans face third day without power in summer heat

Power companies and Texas officials say restoration efforts could take days. Experts say Texans without electricity are facing a dangerous situation.

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‘It’s a huge risk to the public’: Sinkhole grows near church in Livingston

Read full article: ‘It’s a huge risk to the public’: Sinkhole grows near church in Livingston

The associate pastor of Life Vine Church in Livingston gives KPRC 2′s Reporter Rilwan Balogun and Photojournalist Wlad Moquete a tour of the church’s fellowship hall.

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What’s going on with the Lake Livingston Dam? KPRC 2 digs into the problem, finds answers on the fix

Read full article: What’s going on with the Lake Livingston Dam? KPRC 2 digs into the problem, finds answers on the fix

Nearly a week after the Trinity River Authority declared a “potential failure watch” for the Lake Livingston Dam, we’re learning about the damage done during flooding earlier this year.

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More than 100 Texas counties lack plans to curb damage from natural disasters

Read full article: More than 100 Texas counties lack plans to curb damage from natural disasters

The plans, which are required by the federal government to access certain grants after a natural disaster, are laborious to assemble — especially for rural counties.

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Man accused in shooting captured following manhunt in Trinity County

Read full article: Man accused in shooting captured following manhunt in Trinity County

A man accused of shooting someone in Trinity County early Tuesday afternoon has been captured following a brief manhunt.

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Accused killer of Audrii Cunningham transferred for visitation, not released, says DA

Read full article: Accused killer of Audrii Cunningham transferred for visitation, not released, says DA

Don Steven McDougal, indicted for the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, was mistakenly reported as released by Texas VINE when he was actually transferred to Tyler County Jail for visitation purposes.

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Warrant reveals man accused in girlfriend’s murder in Polk County stabbed her while child was in home

Read full article: Warrant reveals man accused in girlfriend’s murder in Polk County stabbed her while child was in home

An arrest warrant is revealing what happened before a 25-year-old mother of five was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Polk County.

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Boyfriend arrested after 25-year-old mother of 5 was found dead in Polk County

Read full article: Boyfriend arrested after 25-year-old mother of 5 was found dead in Polk County

On Sunday, Bowman learned her daughter was reported missing. Her boyfriend, 23-year-old De’Andre Wright, called his mother to pick him up.

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Suspect wanted by authorities after woman’s body found in woods near Livingston

Read full article: Suspect wanted by authorities after woman’s body found in woods near Livingston

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to be on the lookout for a wanted murder suspect.

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Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations

Read full article: Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations

Floodwaters in the Houston area and parts of Southeast Texas are starting to recede, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall.

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“We lost everything”: East Texas residents confront their future after flooding

Read full article: “We lost everything”: East Texas residents confront their future after flooding

Dozens of evacuees, including the elderly and barefoot children, crowded in an old school building Friday, praying for clear skies on Monday.

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How the flooding in Southeast Texas got so dire

Read full article: How the flooding in Southeast Texas got so dire

Since Sunday, multiple rounds of rainfall have soaked the region, causing rivers and creeks to swell and rise out of their banks.

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Rain eases in Southeast Texas but flooding will take time to recede

Read full article: Rain eases in Southeast Texas but flooding will take time to recede

Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders.

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Harris, Montgomery counties declare emergencies as East Texas region floods

Read full article: Harris, Montgomery counties declare emergencies as East Texas region floods

Parts of Harris County, including The Woodlands, were under flood warnings Thursday.

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East Texans brace for prolonged evacuation orders after rainfall drenches Polk County

Read full article: East Texans brace for prolonged evacuation orders after rainfall drenches Polk County

East Texas has been hit by several severe rainstorms this spring, and several counties have declared disasters.

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Livingston family credits service dog for saving their lives during severe flooding

Read full article: Livingston family credits service dog for saving their lives during severe flooding

Heavy rains and severe flooding have prompted officials in Polk County to issue a mandatory evacuation for certain low-lying areas along the Trinity River. One family says they learned the hard way this morning. They say they could’ve lost their lives if it wasn’t for the help of their furry companion.

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Heavy rainfall prompts mandatory evacuation order for areas along Trinity River below Lake Livingston

Read full article: Heavy rainfall prompts mandatory evacuation order for areas along Trinity River below Lake Livingston

Heavy rainfall and increasing discharge from the Lake Livingston dam has prompted officials in Polk County to issue a mandatory evacuation order.

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Accused killer of Audrii Cunningham indicted by Polk County grand jury

Read full article: Accused killer of Audrii Cunningham indicted by Polk County grand jury

The accused killer of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham has been indicted in Polk County.

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Maintenance repairs lead to boil water notice for several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston

Read full article: Maintenance repairs lead to boil water notice for several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston

The Polk County Office of Emergency Management says a boil water notice has been issued for several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston due to maintenance repairs.

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NYC thinks Census Bureau estimates missed tens of thousands of asylum seekers

Read full article: NYC thinks Census Bureau estimates missed tens of thousands of asylum seekers

Three New York City boroughs have lost almost 80,000 residents from people moving away last year.

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‘I’d never do anything to hurt her:’ Grandmother of Audrii Cunninham says accused killer lied to her

Read full article: ‘I’d never do anything to hurt her:’ Grandmother of Audrii Cunninham says accused killer lied to her

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the 11-year-old Livingston girl found dead in the Trinity River, says the man they let stay on their property lied to them while Audrii was missing.

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Audrii’s Law: Family of murdered 11-year-old Livingston girl fights for changes to Texas law

Read full article: Audrii’s Law: Family of murdered 11-year-old Livingston girl fights for changes to Texas law

The family of Audrii Cunningham, the 11-year-old Livingston girl murdered by a family friend, is now working to propose a law in her name.

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‘She was amazing’: Family of Audrii Cunningham shares exclusive insights into the life of the Livingston girl murdered

Read full article: ‘She was amazing’: Family of Audrii Cunningham shares exclusive insights into the life of the Livingston girl murdered

Audrii Cunningham's family sat down with KPRC 2 for the nearly hour-long interview, where they talked about Audrii’s life, who she was, what she liked to do and who she wanted to be.

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Polk County primary election results for March 5, 2024

Read full article: Polk County primary election results for March 5, 2024

Polk County primary election results for March 4, 2024.

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New audio reveals details into prior investigation of Audrii Cunningham’s alleged killer

Read full article: New audio reveals details into prior investigation of Audrii Cunningham’s alleged killer

KPRC 2 has obtained an audio recording of the Polk County Sheriff, appearing to admit the ball was dropped in a previous criminal investigation involving Audrii’s suspected killer, Don Steven McDougal.

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What is bus safety like in Livingston ISD?

Read full article: What is bus safety like in Livingston ISD?

Those who have kids in the Livingston Independent School district might be interested in a refresher on what the district’s bus safety policies are.

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TIMELINE: What we know about capital murder suspect in 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham’s death

Read full article: TIMELINE: What we know about capital murder suspect in 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham’s death

Authorities said a person of interest in the disappearance of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was arrested Friday on an unrelated charge.

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What’s next for Audrii Cunningham’s accused killer?

Read full article: What’s next for Audrii Cunningham’s accused killer?

The five-day search for missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham ended Tuesday when her body was found in the Trinity River. The Polk County Sheriff's office says they're building a capital murder case against the prime suspect in her death, Don Steven McDougal.

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Audrii Cunningham: Desperate search for missing 11-year-old enters day 5

Read full article: Audrii Cunningham: Desperate search for missing 11-year-old enters day 5

Audrii Cunningham hasn’t been seen since Thursday morning, and investigators said 42-year-old Don Steven McDougal is likely the last person who saw her that day.

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Audrii Cunningham disappearance: Person of interest spent time in prison for sexual contact with young girl

Read full article: Audrii Cunningham disappearance: Person of interest spent time in prison for sexual contact with young girl

Investigators in Audrii Cunningham’s disappearance have zeroed in on a person of interest who has spent time in prison for enticing a child, a third degree felony, after being indicted by a Brazoria County grand jury for attempted indecency with a child.

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Missing Livingston’s Audrii Cunningham never made it to school; When do districts’ notify parents?

Read full article: Missing Livingston’s Audrii Cunningham never made it to school; When do districts’ notify parents?

KPRC 2, KPRC 2+, and click2houston.com sent out a form to all area school districts. We wanted to know districts’ policies for notifying a parent/guardian when a child is absent from school.

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Person of interest in disappearance of Audrii Cunningham arrested on unrelated charge; search continues

Read full article: Person of interest in disappearance of Audrii Cunningham arrested on unrelated charge; search continues

Authorities said a person of interest in the disappearance of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham was arrested Friday on an unrelated charge.

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‘This is the stuff you see on TV:’ Mother of missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham pleads for safe return amid search

Read full article: ‘This is the stuff you see on TV:’ Mother of missing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham pleads for safe return amid search

The mother of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose disappearance Thursday prompted the issuance of an Amber Alert, shared what she knew about the search for her daughter Friday.

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Rising rivers 🌧️ Places which will need to be watched for flooding around the Houston area the next few days

Read full article: Rising rivers 🌧️ Places which will need to be watched for flooding around the Houston area the next few days

There are several areas along some major rivers that will need to be watched even once the rain is over.

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Dam drama: Beaver’s aquatic antics wash out Livingston neighborhood road, prompting shelter in place

Read full article: Dam drama: Beaver’s aquatic antics wash out Livingston neighborhood road, prompting shelter in place

Residents stranded as a beaver’s engineering escapade turns a road into a river, leading to an unexpected shelter-in-place order in Livingston’s Crystal Lakes West.

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Rising waters underneath Lake Livingston dam lead to voluntary evacuation orders in San Jacinto, Polk counties

Read full article: Rising waters underneath Lake Livingston dam lead to voluntary evacuation orders in San Jacinto, Polk counties

Voluntary evacuation orders have been issued in San Jacinto and Polk counties due to rising waters underneath the Lake Livingston dam.

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2 men charged with murder after body of 29-year-old man found lying in driveway of Polk County home

Read full article: 2 men charged with murder after body of 29-year-old man found lying in driveway of Polk County home

Two men have been charged in connection with the death of another man who was found outside in Polk County, according to detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

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Burglary suspect taken into custody after hours-long standoff in San Jacinto County

Read full article: Burglary suspect taken into custody after hours-long standoff in San Jacinto County

A burglary suspect who barricaded himself inside a San Jacinto County mobile home was taken into custody after a hours-long standoff.

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Fire at chemical plant in San Jacinto Co. contained

Read full article: Fire at chemical plant in San Jacinto Co. contained

A shelter-in-place has been lifted after a fire at a chemical plant in Shepherd Wednesday, the Polk County Office of Emergency Management said.

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Millie Thompson Williams, first woman elected to help lead Texas’ Alabama-Coushatta, dies

Read full article: Millie Thompson Williams, first woman elected to help lead Texas’ Alabama-Coushatta, dies

Thompson Williams is remembered as a spiritual leader and educator who “liked seeing what the possibilities were.”

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Mother chased Polk County man who allegedly tried to meet teenage daughter after contacting her online

Read full article: Mother chased Polk County man who allegedly tried to meet teenage daughter after contacting her online

A Polk County man is facing charges after authorities said he tried to meet a 15-year-old girl he had been communicating with online.

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Low tech makes cleaner water in Iowa; so what’s stopping it?

Read full article: Low tech makes cleaner water in Iowa; so what’s stopping it?

There's a low-tech remedy for the nitrate pollution affecting waterways in Iowa and elsewhere in the United States.

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Teens charged in fatal school shooting get separate trials

Read full article: Teens charged in fatal school shooting get separate trials

Two Iowa teenagers charged in a fatal shooting at a Des Moines school will be tried separately so one of the teens can testify in defense of the other.

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Watch: Bodycam shows kidnapping suspect leading Trinity County deputies on 80 mph chase while riding on rim

Read full article: Watch: Bodycam shows kidnapping suspect leading Trinity County deputies on 80 mph chase while riding on rim

Intense bodycam footage was released of the capturing of a kidnapping suspect wanted in Leon County on multiple felony charges, according to the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office.

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Pilot injured after plane fighting wildfires in Polk County crashes in Lake Livingston, officials say

Read full article: Pilot injured after plane fighting wildfires in Polk County crashes in Lake Livingston, officials say

A pilot is injured after a plane crashed in Lake Livingston Tuesday afternoon while responding to wildfires in Polk County.

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Water boil noticed issued for Polk County residents due to loss of pressure caused by main line break

Read full article: Water boil noticed issued for Polk County residents due to loss of pressure caused by main line break

Polk County has issued a water boil notice for residents due to loss of pressure in its system caused by a main line break, according to a release.

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Suspect in custody after police standoff following Polk County chase on Eastex Freeway, authorities say

Read full article: Suspect in custody after police standoff following Polk County chase on Eastex Freeway, authorities say

A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase from Polk County, ending in a standoff that caused a shutdown on the Eastex Freeway.

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Fight over Texas tribal gaming lands before SCOTUS

Read full article: Fight over Texas tribal gaming lands before SCOTUS

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a long-running legal dispute between the state of Texas and two Native American tribes: the Alabama-Coushatta tribe in Polk County and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe near El Paso.

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Remains found in Polk County in 2020 identified as missing Katy man; $25K reward offered in case

Read full article: Remains found in Polk County in 2020 identified as missing Katy man; $25K reward offered in case

The family of Kyle Rugg is asking for the public’s help. He was reported missing seven years ago on March 4, 2015 when he was 20 years old.

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5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Dec. 31

Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Dec. 31

Here are things to know for Friday, Dec. 31:

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Texas DPS: 1 dead, 3 injured after helicopter crash near Livingston in Polk County

Read full article: Texas DPS: 1 dead, 3 injured after helicopter crash near Livingston in Polk County

One person is dead after authorities with Texas Department of Public Safety said a helicopter crashed at a field in Polk County.

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Polk county deputies receive lifesaving awards after saving man from his burning home

Read full article: Polk county deputies receive lifesaving awards after saving man from his burning home

Two Polk county sheriff’s deputies were given lifesaving awards during a ceremony on Wednesday. The pair were credited with saving the life of a disabled man who became trapped in a burning house.

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New Peppa Pig theme park to open as certified autism center

Read full article: New Peppa Pig theme park to open as certified autism center

The all-new Peppa Pig Theme Park will open as a certified autism center, leaders announced Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Florida gunman killed 4, including mom still holding baby

Read full article: Florida gunman killed 4, including mom still holding baby

A Florida sheriff says a man wearing full body armor fatally shot four people, including a mother and the 3-month-old baby she was cradling, and engaged in a massive gunfight with police and deputies before getting wounded and surrendering.

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The wild reports from the latest Texas Game Warden Field Notes

Read full article: The wild reports from the latest Texas Game Warden Field Notes

The following notes were compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports and published in a release. Here are some of the wildest reports from the department’s latest edition of Game Warden Field Notes:

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Woman pleads guilty to hate crimes for running down children

Read full article: Woman pleads guilty to hate crimes for running down children

An Iowa woman has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes for intentionally driving her SUV into two children in 2019 because she said she thought one was Mexican and the other was a member of the Islamic State group.

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2 weeks after deadly EF-3 tornado ripped through Onalaska, community still reeling

Read full article: 2 weeks after deadly EF-3 tornado ripped through Onalaska, community still reeling

ONALASKA, Texas – The Onalaska community is still reeling from the devastation caused by an EF-3 tornado that touched down and destroyed several neighborhoods on April 22. “It’s been two weeks and every time we pull up it’s a different flood of emotions,” said resident Debbie Robins. Robins said she was home when the tornado hit and only had a few seconds to find shelter. Onalaska Assistant fire Chief TD Jennings was working the night the tornado hit and gave KPRC 2 a look at some of the hardest-hit areas in the Yaupon Cove subdivision. Officials asking anyone who can donate their time or money to please call the city of Onalaska or Polk County Emergency Management at (936) 327-6826.

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Number of homes destroyed by EF3 tornado exceeds 170, Polk County Judge says

Read full article: Number of homes destroyed by EF3 tornado exceeds 170, Polk County Judge says

ONALASKA – Polk County officials gave an update two days after a tornado ripped through Onalaska, leaving devastation in its wake. Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy said that the number of damaged homes increased to 306. The American Red Cross provided shelter to about 100 residents who were displaced by the tornado, Murphy said. Instead, people can go to the Polk County Emergency Management Facebook page for instructions on how to properly sort their debris so it will get picked up by the county’s contractor. “Up until this point Polk County has done a great job,” Murphy said.

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Community remembers couple among those killed in Polk County tornado

Read full article: Community remembers couple among those killed in Polk County tornado

ONALASKA – The damage across Onalaska in Polk County from Wednesday's violent tornado was widespread. One of his best friends, Taylor Holbert and Taylor's girlfriend, Brooke Ivey, were both killed. Billy Price said he is thankful to be alive, considering he was driving down the highway when the tornado hit. Like so many small knit communities, Price also knew the couple that was killed. Less than 24 hours after the deadly tornado struck, the entire community is coming together to start rebuilding while remembering those lost.

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Reporter’s Notebook: Surrounded by debris of what was their lives, Onalaska community remains resilient after tornado

Read full article: Reporter’s Notebook: Surrounded by debris of what was their lives, Onalaska community remains resilient after tornado

Very little warning.”This is the sixth tornado Farrows said he has lived through. Mayra couldn’t recall too much of the moments the tornado hit but does remember waking up, pinned beneath her trailer. “I was expecting rain and hail and maybe a little wind, but not a full Wizard of Oz tornado,” Jimenez joked. Reilly told us preliminary findings indicated the tornado that descended on this little community had caused EF-2 damage. Reilly told us NWS has crews surveying the damage from this tornado all the way into Louisiana and their findings would be compiled into a complete report.

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Polk County family says they’re lucky to be alive after tornado destroys home

Read full article: Polk County family says they’re lucky to be alive after tornado destroys home

POLK COUNTY, TEXAS – Residents of the Canyon Park Subdivision were left trying to pick up the pieces after a tornado touched down and left a trail of destruction on Tuesday. I was praying, thank God we’re blessed and unscathed,” Aryana Manning said. Manning considers her family lucky to be alive after a tree split their mobile home in half. “My mother-in-law said, ‘Is that a tornado siren?’ I said, ‘No that’s the tornado.’ It sounds like a siren or a train,” Manning said. The Manning family said they aren’t sure what they’ll do next but will stay with family until they can figure it out.

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'So heartbroken’: This is what residents say it was like to experience tornado as it ripped through Polk County

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ONALASKA, Texas – Residents were fearful and in shock after a tornado ripped through multiple neighborhoods in Onalaska in Polk County Wednesday evening. Y'all please keep Onalaska Texas in your prayers. this is yaupon cove drive pic.twitter.com/18QusOTPV7 — Joe Smith SDK (@JoeSmithSDK) April 23, 2020my dads entire neighborhood in onalaska tx just got completely destroyed by a tornado. 2020 is out for blood pic.twitter.com/948AqfVF5V — kasey (@eattmyshorts_) April 23, 2020Please pray for everyone who lost everything here in Onalaska, TX. A command post was set up at the Onalaska Fire and Rescue as first responders worked to rescue trapped residents and assess the damage.

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How to help people in Polk County after deadly tornado

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ONALASKA, Texas – Three people lost their lives, and several communities were devastated by a tornado that plowed through Polk County Wednesday. People are in need of basic items like food, water clothing and other miscellaneous household items. The PCEM shared a post on how you can help those impacted by the tornado. VolunteeringDue to COVID-19, Polk County Emergency Management will not be setting up a physical volunteer reception center. People who were displaced by the tornado and need clothing can also call the Oasis at 936-327-1208 or 936-327-8467.

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NWS: Deadly tornado in Onalaska peaked at 140 mph winds, caused EF3 damage in parts

Read full article: NWS: Deadly tornado in Onalaska peaked at 140 mph winds, caused EF3 damage in parts

ONALASKA, Texas – The National Weather Service said Thursday that preliminary information shows the tornado that ripped through Onalaska in Polk County Wednesday evening, caused between EF1 and EF3 damage with a peak wind of 140 miles per hour. NWS officials said the tornado caused EF1 and EF2 damage with winds of 135 miles per hour for the most part. However, in Paradise Acres Subdivision of Onalaska, the peak winds were at 140 miles per hour which caused EF3 damage. See the path of a deadly tornado that ripped through Polk County on April 22, 2020. “Up to this point, Polk County has done a really good job of sheltering at home,” Murphy said.

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KPRC 2’s Frank Billingsley breaks down the dynamics of tornado that destroyed Polk County neighborhoods

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HOUSTON – KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist tracked the storm that moved through the Houston-area Wednesday evening. A tornado ripped through four neighborhoods in Polk County at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, bringing wind and hail damage to the surrounding areas. PHOTOS: Tornado rips through trees, buildings in Seven Oaks area Wednesday eveningIn the video above, Billingsley breaks down the dynamics and trail of the tornado and the damage it left in its wake.

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3 killed, at least 20 injured after tornado rips through Onalaska in Polk County Wednesday

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ONALASKA, Texas – At least 20 people were injured and three people were killed after a tornado ripped through multiple neighborhoods in Onalaska in Polk County Wednesday evening, according to the Polk County Office of Emergency Management. Polk County subdivisions hit hardest by tornado (Polk County Emergency Management, Texas)National Weather Service storm spotter Ian Shelton told KPRC 2 he started chasing the storm in the early afternoon. Multiple agencies including the Texas Department of Public Safety, the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are enforcing blockades, assessing damage and helping residents in the area, Shelton said. VIDEO: Residents describe terrifying moments they saw a tornado touch down in Polk County WednesdayShelters:Polk County Emergency Management said anyone who might need shelter is asked to go to Dunbar Gym in Livingston as the schools in Onalaska have lost power. Posted by Polk County Emergency Management, Texas on Wednesday, April 22, 2020Gov.

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George Zimmerman sues Trayvon Martin’s family, others for $100 million

Read full article: George Zimmerman sues Trayvon Martin’s family, others for $100 million

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – George Zimmerman is suing Trayvon Martin’s family, prosecutors and others for $100 million. Zimmerman, a Sanford neighborhood watch volunteer in 2012, was acquitted of homicide in the fatal shooting of Martin, who was 17 years old. The lawsuit, filed in Polk County, where Zimmerman now lives, cites information in a documentary about the case that accuses the Martin family of engineering false testimony. The suit seeks $100 million in civil damages, alleging defamation, abuse of civil process and conspiracy. This story was originally published on our sister site at WKMG.

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