News from the South - Texas News Feed
Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida
SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying, now a Category 5 storm expected to make landfall in Florida late Wednesday. In preparation, Governor Abbott is sending resources to Florida and Tennessee, as communities recover from Hurricane Helen. Residents along Florida’s Gulf Coast are evacuating, filling sandbags, and securing their properties. Officials emphasize the urgency of evacuation orders due to the high risk of dangerous storm surges and power outages. Milton’s winds are currently at 180 mph and may cause severe impacts in regions like Tampa and Orlando. Meanwhile, recovery efforts continue in North Carolina following damage from Hurricane Helen.
Hurricane Milton has reached Category 5 status as it moves toward Florida. Several communities in Florida are beginning to evacuate as the powerful hurricane is expected to make landfall this week.
News from the South - Texas News Feed
Demonstrators clash outside reported Pflugerville ICE facility
SUMMARY: Demonstrators protested outside a newly constructed ICE facility in Fluger, Texas, claiming it was built without public knowledge or input, while the Trump Administration intensifies deportation efforts. Local residents voiced concerns that funds should be allocated towards schools, housing, and parks instead of a detention center. Approximately 100 protesters called on local leaders to block further expansion of immigration enforcement infrastructure. The rally faced opposition from supporters who argued the facility targets dangerous criminals. Tensions rose as immigration enforcement raids increase across Texas, prompting calls for justice and community education regarding immigration rights. ICE has not responded to inquiries about the facility.
Around 100 demonstrators showed up to protest a reported ICE facility in Pflugerville on Saturday.
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High school students compete for $20K scholarship at Junior Vaquero Cook-Off
SUMMARY: The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo began with a vibrant Cookoff at Market Square, featuring young chefs competing for a $220,000 scholarship. Participants, including high school students from culinary programs, showcased their skills in preparing traditional Mexican dishes. This year’s Cookoff includes a $20,000 scholarship for the winning team, with Somerset High School returning to defend their title. Chefs emphasized using fresh, local ingredients and shared their passion for culinary arts. They see the event as an opportunity to represent their skills and the hospitality industry’s future in San Antonio, focusing on excellence and community spirit.
The Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive in downtown kicked off the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo season on Saturday.
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Teens hospitalized after Houston shootout with police
SUMMARY: Breaking news from Southeast Houston reports a daytime shootout involving two teenagers and police at the Park DeVille apartment complex. A 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, both suspects, engaged with officers after being confronted for trespassing. The boy was shot in the upper body and is currently hospitalized, while the girl’s status remains unclear. Remarkably, no law enforcement officers were injured. The incident has raised alarm due to the ages of the suspects and the location’s family setting. The involved officers, experienced members of the force, have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
Two teenagers were hospitalized and now face charges after a shootout with police at a vacant apartment in southeast Houston.
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