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Dallas city leaders apologize to Family Gateway CEO after roof repair delays lead to mold damage
SUMMARY: Dallas city officials apologized to Family Gateway’s CEO, Ellen Magnus, for delays in roof repairs that led to significant mold damage after a storm on May 28. The damage has closed the nonprofit’s childcare programs for nearly four months, affecting 50 families experiencing homelessness. City officials admitted to mistakes, citing a lack of budget for repairs. Although the roof was recently fixed, significant remediation is still needed. Magnus is awaiting reimbursement for expenses incurred due to the delay. City council members emphasized the urgency of resolving the situation, with plans for Family Gateway to resume operations within a month.
Family Gateway’s child care programs are still closed, nearly 4 months after the May 28 storm caused the damages to the facility, impacting 50 families experiencing homelessness.
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Humidity gradually returns, feeling more like spring in the days ahead ~ Mia
SUMMARY: After a chilly start, temperatures in San Antonio will reach the upper 60s with mostly cloudy skies and returning humidity. Expect a high of 67°F with winds from the southeast at 5-10 mph. Spring-like conditions are expected by Monday afternoon, with highs in the mid-70s through Christmas Eve. A 30% chance of isolated rain will occur in the evening on Christmas Eve, particularly along and east of I-35. Christmas Day will be sunny with a high of 72°F. A low-pressure system may bring more isolated rain chances later in the week. Stay safe on the roads with possible morning fog Monday and Tuesday.
More cloud cover expected today as the humidity gradually returns. Spring-like temperatures are back starting Monday ahead of a small rain chance on Christmas Eve. Here’s the latest with Mia.
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Mother makes desperate plea after AMBER Alert issued for missing Katy teen
SUMMARY: The family of missing 15-year-old Alexa Jones from Katy, Texas, is urgently seeking help after she disappeared over a week ago. An Amber Alert was issued after Alexa was last seen on December 13 around midnight. Her mother emotionally described the family’s distress, recalling a happy movie night before Alexa went missing. Alexa emailed her family, stating she was fine and needed time alone, but they haven’t heard from her since. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, alongside Texas EquuSearch, has intensified efforts to locate her, with volunteers actively searching for clues. The family pleads for her safe return.
Alexa’s mother made a desperate plea for her daughter to come home.
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Punishing rushing attack leads Texas to berth in Peach Bowl with 38-24 win over Clemson
SUMMARY: Texas defeated Clemson 38-24 in the College Football Playoff first round, rushing for 295 yards and four touchdowns. Jaydon Blue led with 146 yards, including two touchdown runs. Quintrevion Wisner added 110 yards and two scores. Texas outgained Clemson 292-76 on the ground, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. The defense delivered a crucial goal-line stand and totaled three sacks, seven tackles for loss, and eight pass breakups. Quarterback Quinn Ewers passed for 202 yards and a touchdown. Despite injuries to offensive linemen Cam Williams and Jake Majors, Texas advances to face Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.
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