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Tracking Hurricane Helene: Latest path, cone and information on the Cat. 2 storm

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3 months ago

September 26, 2024

www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-09-26 11:46:38

SUMMARY: Good morning, I’m K1 meteorologist Chris Ramirez with the latest update on Hurricane Helen, currently a Category 2 hurricane with winds at 105 mph, moving towards Florida. It is expected to strengthen to a Category 3 before making landfall in the Florida Big Bend region tonight or tomorrow morning. Outer bands are already causing torrential rain and tornado warnings, with flooding reported. Storm surge of 15-20 feet is possible along the western Florida coast. Rainfall may reach up to 10 inches in parts of the Southeast, while conditions in Houston will remain cool and dry. The tropics remain active with additional disturbances.

Meteorologist Chris Ramirez has the latest track of the storm, which is heading for a Florida landfall.

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Mother makes desperate plea after AMBER Alert issued for missing Katy teen

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11 hours ago

December 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-12-21 18:26:50

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

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12 hours ago

December 21, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2024-12-21 17:12:00

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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Texas woman turns home into magical Christmas village

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23 hours ago

December 21, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2024-12-21 07:00:00

SUMMARY: Debbie Belt of Hutto, Texas, has spent over a decade building an expansive Christmas village in her home, starting with a Harley Davidson village shop inspired by her love of motorcycles. After purchasing a collection from the late Congressman Ken Gray, her village has grown with miniature replicas, including themed homes for Halloween and Christmas. Her son contributes by 3D printing figurines, adding extra charm. Setting up the display, which includes a train and light setups, takes weeks, and her grandson delights in turning it on. The village has become a cherished part of their holiday tradition.

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