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Austin Circle K locations offering discount on gas while raising money for Texas hurricane victims

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The discounted gas prices will only be available for a few hours on Thursday. AUSTIN, Texas — Texans looking to fill up their vehicles ahead of their Labor Day road trip are in luck! As part of a “fuel day” Circle K convenience stores are offering huge discounts on gas prices ahead of the holiday weekend, but only for a limited time. All Austin Circle K locations will sell gas for 30 cents off per…

Harris County settles lawsuit with Arkema 7 years after Hurricane Harvey triggered explosions, fire

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Floodwaters from Harvey led to explosions at the Arkema plant in Crosby, causing the release of toxic chemicals and forcing nearby residents to evacuate. HOUSTON — Seven years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with floodwaters that caused explosions and a massive fire at the Arkema plant in Crosby. Editor’s note: The above video originally aired in 2020. The flooding knocked out power to Arkema warehouses that store hazardous organic peroxides, which…

Arkema, Harris County reach settlement 7 years after Hurricane Harvey causes explosions, fire

Posted on August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Arizona woman's body found 3 days after going missing during flash flood in Havasu Canyon

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was with her husband when she was swept away by flood waters on Aug. 22. Three days later, her body has been found. GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Ariz. — Three days after she was swept away by a flash flood in the Havasu Canyon area of the Grand Canyon, the body of Chenoa Nickerson has been found, according to National Park authorities. On Aug. 22, Nickerson was with her husband when a flash…

An Arizona woman went missing after a flash flood in Havasu Canyon. Her body was found about 20 miles down stream 3 days later.

Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Mason County wildfire burns more than 4,000 acres

Posted on August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Crews are still responding to the fire, which is 95% contained as Saturday night. TEXAS, USA — Crews are working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 4,000 acres. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Friday morning that the North Art Complex Fire was burning approximately 3,000 acres in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10 p.m. Saturday, the now-4,300-acre fire is roughly 95% contained….

Mason County wildfire fully contained as of Sunday afternoon

Posted on August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Officials say all state resources are being released. TEXAS, USA — A Central Texas wildfire spanning more than 4,000 acres has been fully contained. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Friday morning that the North Art Complex Fire was burning approximately 3,000 acres in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of Sunday the now-4,300-acre fire is fully contained. Officials say the North Art Complex Fire is actually the result of…

Paradise turned nightmare: Woman missing, hundreds stranded and waiting for helicopter rescue after flash flooding in Havasu Canyon

Posted on August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The search and rescue mission in Grand Canyon National Park could stretch into the weekend. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Rescue teams in the Grand Canyon National Park continue searching for a Gilbert woman who was swept away in a powerful flash flood Thursday while hiking in Havasu Canyon. Chenoa Nickerson and her husband were half a mile above the Colorado River confluence when they were swept away by the fast-moving flood waters, according to the…

Paradise turned nightmare: Woman missing, hundreds rescued by helicopter after flash flooding in Havasu Canyon

Posted on August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Mason County wildfire burns more than 4,000 acres

Posted on August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Crews are still responding to the fire, which is 90% contained as of 5 p.m. Saturday. TEXAS, USA — Crews are working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 4,000 acres. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Friday morning that the North Art Complex Fire was burning approximately 3,000 acres in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10:20 a.m., the fire was only 10% contained….

Mason County wildfire burning an estimated 4,000 acres

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Crews are responding to the fire, which is 30% contained as of just before 2 p.m. Friday. TEXAS, USA — Crews are currently working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 4,000 acres. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Friday morning that the North Art Complex Fire was burning approximately 3,000 acres in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10:20 a.m., the fire was only…

Mason County wildfire burns across an estimated 3,000 acres

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Firefighters are responding to the fire, which is only 10% contained as of 10:20 a.m. Friday. TEXAS, USA — Firefighters are currently working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 3,000 acres. As of Friday morning, the North Art Complex Fire is burning in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10:20 a.m., the fire is only 10% contained. Officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service…

Mason County wildfire burns across 3,000 acres

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Firefighters are currently responding to the fire, which is only 10% contained. TEXAS, USA — Firefighters are currently working to put out Central Texas wildfire spanning across 3,000 acres. As of early Friday morning, the North Art Complex fire is burning in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. This fire is only 10% contained as crews respond to the scene. A second, smaller fire is also happening across 10 acres in…

CenterPoint aims to push cost of repairing Hurricane Beryl’s damage onto Houston-area ratepayers

Posted on August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The company’s latest quarterly report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission specifies the company will seek to pay for the damages over several years through bonds and pass the debt service costs onto customers. By Andrew Schneider, Houston Public MediaAugust 21, 2024 9:34 amEnergy & Environment, Houston Public Media, Texas Newsroom

Houston-area gas stations accused of price gouging after Hurricane Beryl sued by Harris County

Posted on August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Harris County Attorney Chrisitan Menefee said his office received over 250 complaints of price gouging after Beryl and two Shell stations face lawsuits. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two Houston-area gas stations face lawsuits for alleged price gouging after Hurricane Beryl, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced on Monday. The lawsuit accuses two Shell stations operated by different companies of dramatic price increases after the hurricane slammed Southeast Texas on July 8. Shell station in Bellaire…

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