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News Roundup: Texas Senate Mulls Disaster Response After Hurricane Harvey

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

State senators drew largely positive feedback on a trio of bills aimed at addressing Harvey recovery and preparation for future hurricanes. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the $3 billion disaster relief package last week. One of the bills, SB 6, is from state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham. Her legislation would create a disaster response plan. Kolkhorst asked a group of experts testifying at a Monday hearing of the Senate Committee on Water & Rural Affairs…

Severe weather may have led Texas plane to crash, killing 4

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 9:07 am CDT, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 MARSHALL, Texas (AP) — Authorities say severe weather may have caused a twin-engine Cessna to lose altitude and crash in East Texas, killing the four people aboard. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jean Dark said in a statement Tuesday that the Cessna 337 was traveling Saturday from Dallas to New Orleans when in crashed in a wooded area south of Hallsville. The town is just east of…

NWS: Tornadoes, hail, 60+ mph winds possible as storm cell marches across Texas

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A massive storm cell predicted to roll eastward across Texas tonight could produce tornadoes, hail and winds up to 70 mph, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service. A massive storm cell predicted to roll eastward across Texas tonight could produce tornadoes, hail and winds up to 70 mph, according to meteorologists with the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1…

Why hasn't Hurricane Harvey damage to this post office been repaired?

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

CLOSE Hurricane Harvey is the first disaster in which houses of worship became eligible for public assistance under FEMA. Rachel Denny Clow, Corpus Christi Caller-Times This is a story about urban blight and urban renewal, neglectful ownership and pride of ownership. It’s also a story about how far from over is the story of Hurricane Harvey. Harvey did its damage in August and early September 2017. Here it is, 2019, and some of our biggest…

S.A. man's parents survive tornado with only home left standing

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO — Last Sunday, a EF-4 tornado ripped through the small town of Beauregard. It’s located 60 miles east of Montgomery. Roughly 10,000 people live in the town. San Antonian Christopher Long said his parents, Richard and Sondra Widger, have lived in that community for 22 years. He said out of the 23 people killed, some of them were his parents’ neighbors. Beaureguard Community Christopher Long “It’s really devastating. Even to not live here…

Shack 512 restaurant along Lake Travis to reopen after historic flooding

Posted on March 10, 2019March 11, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

VOLENTE, Texas — The only thing left visible at Shack 512 after last year’s flooding along Lake Travis was the roof. Business owners said although the last few months were a struggle, they are ready to get the business back up and running. “When I got down here, I realized what it’s like to be at the bottom of the river,” Jon Silva, owner of Shack 512, said. “In the end, the water ended up…

Family remembers N. Texas couple killed by tornado

Posted on March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

A relative of a North Texas woman who was killed when tornados swept through Alabama is reflecting on her life. Felicia Woodall, 22, and her fiancé, Ryan Pence, were both killed by an EF-4 tornado on March 3. Pence was a Wylie East High School graduate, while Woodall spent part of her childhood in Weatherford. Her uncle remembers Woodall as a sweet girl who loved to laugh. The National Weather Service says the deadly tornado…

Manafort sentence considered light

Posted on March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – This week’s panel: Jessica Colon – Republican strategist, Nyanza Davis Moore – Democratic Political Commentator Attorney, Bob Price – Associate Editor of Breitbart Texas, Antonio Diaz- writer, educator and radio host, Tomaro Bell – Super Neighborhood leader, Kathleen McKinley – conservative blogger, join Greg Groogan in a discussion about the 47 month sentence received by Paul Manafortm the former Trump campaign manager. A judge’s decision to sentence President Donald Trump’s former…

NWS confirms EF-0 tornado hit Mesquite

Posted on March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

MESQUITE, Texas – The National Weather Service confirms the damage done to several homes in Mesquite Saturday morning was caused by an EF-0 tornado. The National Weather Service reported winds between 75-85 mph, and many Mesquite residents are now cleaning up the damage left behind. Homeowners say they woke up at 7 a.m. to strong winds and broken glass. The damage was done in just seconds, but it’ll take months to clean up. “I heard it get louder,” said…

Winds damage homes, hail falls across North Texas

Posted on March 9, 2019March 9, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

MESQUITE, Texas – Some early morning storms brought strong winds and hail to parts of North Texas on Saturday, and even damaged several homes in Mesquite. There were several thunderstorm warnings that popped up, with high winds and hail being the main problems reported across the Metroplex. No injuries have been reported as a result of Saturday morning’s storms. There was quarter-sized hail for portions of Collin, Fannin, Hunt, and Grayson counties. The full extent of the…

The Latest: 38 tornadoes confirmed in Southeast outbreak

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 8:59 am CST, Friday, March 8, 2019 BEAUREGARD, Ala. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly tornado outbreak that killed 23 in Lee County, Alabama (all times local): 8:45 Government surveys have confirmed at least 38 tornadoes touched down across the Southeast in a deadly weekend outbreak. National Weather Service teams surveying storm damage say tornadoes struck Sunday in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. The largest was a powerful EF4 tornado with 170 mph…

Ben Carson tours affordable 3D-printed Austin home

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – From Washington D.C. all the way to an East Austin backyard…H.U.D. Secretary Dr. Ben Carson toured construction tech company “Icon’s” prototype home Thursday morning. It’s a 350-square-foot 3D-printed home that took just under 50 hours to print. “This is exciting because it’s new technology that has wide applicability,” Dr. Carson said. Jason Ballard is CEO and co-founder of the Austin-based “ICON.” The prototype house made its debut…

How A Central Texas Community Is Preparing For Wildfires Before An Emergency Happens

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

From Texas Standard: Last month, the Lubbock Avalanche Journal reported that though wildfire season typically begins in March, West Texas is seeing wildfires even earlier in the year. As a result, lots of communities have a plan of action for wildfires. But how many Texas communities perform a dry run before an emergency actually happens? So far, only one, the Comanche Trail neighborhood near Lake Travis, has done such a drill. “I’m on the top…

How A Central Texas Community Is Preparing For Wildfire Before An Emergency

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Residents of the Comanche Trail community outside of Austin has limited access to main roads for evacuation. To prepare, it held a drill last weekend. Audio will be available shortly. Share this story with a friend: By Jill AmentMarch 7, 2019 11:47 amEnergy & Environment, Government & Politics

Texas Senate unveils plan in wake of Hurricane Harvey

Posted on March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by WeatherPreppers

Updated 5:09 pm CST, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican lawmakers say Texas would spend nearly $2 billion on flood control and local projects under the first major legislation filed in response to Hurricane Harvey. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday defended lawmakers not calling a special session in 2017 after Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain in Houston and became one of the costliest disasters in U.S history. A new…

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