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Stanislaus-area residents can mark Juneteenth with festivals, train to historic Black town
SUMMARY: Juneteenth events will take place in and near Stanislaus County, with celebrations occurring in Modesto, Columbia, and Riverbank. These events will include various activities, performances, and expos to commemorate the end of slavery. Additionally, on June 10, Amtrak will run special trains to Allensworth, a town founded by a Black leader in 1908. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, marking the day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Galveston, Texas in 1865.
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SUMMARY: Galveston, Texas, is under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. Although weather in Galveston remains calm, local officials are increasing emergency preparedness in response to the storm's threat, which could bring strong winds and flooding. Galveston County's Office of Emergency Management has heightened its activation level and will have 24-hour staffing. Beachgoers continue to enjoy the weather but are advised to be cautious due to rip current warnings. Officials stress the importance of water safety, urging people to swim near lifeguards. The U.S. Coast Guard is also on standby to assist with the potential severe weather impacts.
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SUMMARY: Galveston Island Beach Patrol is preparing for increased crowds and strong surf due to Tropical Storm Beryl, which may bring dangerous rip currents and surf conditions. Following a busy July 4 holiday, lifeguards are advising beachgoers to be cautious of water conditions and heat over the upcoming weekend. With storm impacts still uncertain, preparations include potentially moving equipment if tides reach critical levels. Warnings such as red flags indicate unsafe swimming conditions, and lifeguards advise non-swimmers and children to stay out of the water. Additional safety measures and rip current information are available on the Beach Patrol's website.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard rescued two children and two adults from an overturned vessel off Galveston on July 4th. The incident was reported at 6:20 p.m. by Towboat U.S. and prompted an urgent marine broadcast. A Coast Guard Station Galveston Response Boat-Small was dispatched and found the family clinging to the capsized boat. The children were wearing life jackets, but the adults were not. The family was safely transferred to shore with no reported injuries. © 2024 KPRC Click2Houston.
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