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1 firefighter injured as crews battle fire at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Dallas
SUMMARY: A fire severely damaged Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in southern Dallas County, injuring one firefighter who was transported to the hospital but is in stable condition. The 85-year-old pastor was preparing for Sunday services when he detected smoke and managed to escape. While the church offices are considered a total loss, the sanctuary sustained minimal damage. Approximately 50 firefighters responded to the scene, battling the blaze and salvaging items. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The pastor expressed gratitude for the sanctuary’s preservation and the salvageability of 75% of his office books, emphasizing his faith and hope.

Several firefighters battled a blaze at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in far southeast Dallas on Friday.
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Recovery operations continue after S.E. Asia earthquake
SUMMARY: Recovery operations are underway following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Southeast Asia, particularly impacting Burma, where the death toll has reached at least 1,600. Buildings have collapsed, with rescue teams reporting cries from those trapped beneath the debris. Countries like India, China, and Russia are sending relief teams, while the U.S. plans to provide assistance despite foreign aid cuts. The United Nations has allocated $5 million for relief efforts amid widespread infrastructure damage, complicating humanitarian responses in a nation where nearly 20 million people require aid. The quake also affected neighboring Thailand, sparking anxieties about missing loved ones.

Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar, especially in the major stricken cities of Mandalay, the country’s No. 2 city, and Naypyitaw, the capital.
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Fort Bend County family heartbroken after deadly hit-and-run wreck
SUMMARY: A grieving mother is calling for change after her daughter, 18-year-old Destiny Rodriguez, was killed in a hit-and-run last Saturday in Fort Bend County. Destiny was walking with her boyfriend on Evergreen Street when a Chevy Equinox struck her from behind. The driver, Darius Bertran Dickerson, fled the scene but was arrested two days later. Destiny died after being airlifted to the hospital. Her mother, Lupe Vasquez, demands improvements to the road, including sidewalks, stop signs, and speed bumps. Destiny was set to graduate and join the military, and her family is devastated by the senseless tragedy.

After Deztiny Rodriguez, 18, was killed in a hit-and-run crash, her mother started seeking justice and demanding safer roads in Fort Bend County.
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Muggy mornings this weekend with afternoon sunshine
SUMMARY: Expect muggy mornings this weekend with fog and mist, but afternoons will bring sunshine. Temperatures will reach 85 today and 87 tomorrow, with a small chance of a stray storm in the Hill Country tomorrow morning due to a dry line in West Texas. On Monday, a cool front will lower temperatures to 80, and Tuesday will see a high of 75. Warm weather returns mid-week with temperatures near 90°. The next potential rain event is expected between April 5th and 7th, depending on the position of a low-pressure system over Mexico, which could bring heavy rainfall.

Muggy mornings this weekend with afternoon sunshine. DETAILS: https://www.ksat.com/weather/2025/03/29/muggy-mornings-this-weekend-with-afternoon-sunshine/
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