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Hurricane Helene Aftermath: Millions still without power
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen has caused devastation across the Southeast, leaving millions without power and communities facing shortages of water, fuel, and food. Western North Carolina, particularly Boone, is heavily damaged, with debris and downed power lines throughout the area. Approximately 2 million people are still without power, and recovery efforts are hindered by ongoing flooding and debris. Helen has resulted in over 80 deaths and more than 100 people remain missing. While some federal and state aid is reaching affected areas, the situation remains critical. The Houston Texans have pledged $1 million to support relief efforts for those impacted by the hurricane.
Millions of residents are still sadly without power, water and fuel in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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New homeowner finds human remains in northeast Harris County cleaning house that burned in August
SUMMARY: A mystery unfolds in northeast Houston as Harris County investigators probe a house fire and the discovery of remains months later. The fire, which occurred on August 28, left significant damage and debris, hindering prior searches. The new homeowner found the remains just inside the front door while cleaning up. Investigators are trying to connect the remains to a tenant, considered a person of interest, who vanished shortly before the fire. The cause of the fire is still undetermined, with arson possible, and identification of the remains may take up to eight weeks as the investigation continues.
A new homeowner in northeast Harris County found skeletal remains inside a home just days after closing on the sale, but nearly three months after the home caught fire in the middle of the night and the tenant has been missing since.
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Grapevine police bust multimillion-dollar crime ring targeting warehouses
SUMMARY: In Grapevine, police announced the arrest of seven men involved in a multi-million dollar theft operation that targeted warehouses across North Texas. The investigation began in May after a theft of nearly half a million dollars in Rayban sunglasses and VR headsets. Using surveillance footage, drones, and tracking license plates, police identified the group’s patterns and connections to other burglaries in neighboring cities. The suspects are linked to an estimated $10 million in stolen goods and face felony charges for organized criminal activity. Police believe they have captured all involved and are not seeking additional suspects.
In May, Grapevine police say the thieves hit a warehouse and stole half a million dollars worth of Ray-Ban sunglasses and VR headsets. In total, police believe the group stole $10 million worth of merchandise across several heists.
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Southwest plane struck by gunfire in Dallas | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: A North Texas family is returning home after their Southwest Airlines flight was struck by gunfire shortly after takeoff from Indiana. Although no one on board was injured, the family was unnerved to learn about the incident, which they discovered from another passenger after landing. The bullet hit the right side of the plane near the cockpit, leading flight crews to return to the gate for passenger safety. Dallas Police are investigating whether the shooting was random, and no arrests have been made. Passengers received travel vouchers for future flights. The family expressed they would have reconsidered their travel plans if informed earlier.
A Southwest Airlines plane was shot while preparing to take off from Dallas Love Field on Friday.
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