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Huffman house fire: Man severely burned, saved by neighbors on 3rd Street after overloaded socket causes flames, officials say
SUMMARY: A fire in Huffman, Texas was confirmed to be accidental by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office. The fire prompted a Life Flight response and resulted in a man in his 50s suffering burns to his upper body. Neighbors saw the smoke and pulled the victim from the fire, and it was revealed that the fire was caused by an overloaded socket. The victim is expected to survive and was flown to The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston for treatment. The neighbors, Ashley Ana McGee and James “Jed” Dyer, were credited with saving the man's life.
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Houston man charged with bigamy after wife finds out about second wedding through Facebook, records show
SUMMARY: A Houston woman, Tammie, discovered through social media that her husband, Marcus Andra Shorten, was getting re-married despite still being married to her. Shorten, 53, is charged with bigamy but hasn’t been arrested. Houston police found two marriage licenses but no divorce decree. Tammie, his third wife, separated from him in 2019 but didn’t divorce due to his fear of being seen as a failure. She confronted him after learning of the new wedding plans in December. Despite this, Shorten and his new wife married in January. Bigamy, a rare third-degree felony, can result in up to 10 years in prison.
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The Marsh Lane Plaza Rebuild Brings New Choices To Northwest Dallas
SUMMARY: In October 2019, an EF-3 tornado caused over a billion dollars in damage in North Dallas, impacting areas such as the Marsh Lane Plaza shopping center. The damaged center, located at Walnut Hill and Marsh, has been demolished and largely rebuilt. Several new businesses including Jake's restaurant, a luxury nail salon, a dentist, and a doughnut shop are set to open in the coming weeks. Rankin Grote of Hopkins Commercial Real Estate states the area will offer upscale, family-friendly options. Additional tenants include Texas Health Resources, a coffee shop, an ice cream store, and a barber shop. The rebuild is expected to be completed by year-end.
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Hurricane preparation tips: Emergency officials monitor Beryl’s path, saying it’s always best to plan ahead
SUMMARY: With the potential for an active hurricane season and in the wake of a severe May windstorm that knocked out power for almost 1 million in Houston, emergency leaders urge preparation. Electricians advise checking electrical lines and weather heads, and ensuring generators and extension cords are ready. Brent Taylor from Houston’s Office of Emergency Management stresses having a plan, including a supply kit with essentials like food, water, flashlights, medicine, and cash. Preparedness now can ease future concerns. Keep informed for updates on social media.
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