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Kingwood residents evacuate as homes take on water and rapid rising San Jacinto River risks more flooding

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2 months ago

May 2, 2024

abc13.com – Luke Jones – 2024-05-02 22:22:26

SUMMARY: Residents of Kingswood’s Northshore subdivision in Kingwood, Texas were urged to evacuate by sunset Thursday as the West Fork of the San Jacinto River rapidly rose, threatening to flood homes. The rising water is similar to what residents experienced during Hurricane Harvey. Many residents cleared out their homes and moved their belongings to higher ground, with some using U-Haul trucks to transport their possessions. Some homes in the area did take on water, with one homeowner experiencing over a foot of flooding in a matter of hours. The situation remains uncertain as more water is released from the Lake Conroe Dam upstream.

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Rudy Giuliani disbarred over ‘false and misleading’ statements on 2020 election

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54 mins ago

July 2, 2024

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-02 11:18:35

SUMMARY: Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred by the Appellate Division First Department in New York, a consequence of his false and misleading statements related to former President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection efforts. Giuliani claimed he believed his statements at the time, but the court was unconvinced, arguing he should have known better. The ruling emphasizes the seriousness of his misconduct and its contribution to national strife post-election. Giuliani and several Trump allies pleaded not guilty in Arizona for efforts to overturn the election results, and he agreed to cease election fraud allegations against two Georgia workers after losing a defamation case.

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Where and when are lightning deaths most common?

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1 hour ago

July 2, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Christopher Adams – 2024-07-02 10:54:30

SUMMARY: Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Florida has the highest number of fatalities with 90, followed by Texas with 40. Wyoming has the highest fatality rate per million people. Men constitute 80% of these deaths. Activities like fishing, beaching, boating, and camping are most associated with lightning fatalities. People in their 20s make up 20% of the deaths, while children under 10 account for 12 deaths since 2006. Fatal strikes peak in July, and Saturdays report the most fatalities, with a 1 in 1,509,000 chance of being struck annually.

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Fourth of July 2024: What stores and restaurants are open and closed

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2 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-02 09:58:02

SUMMARY: ABC Digital Team’s article outlines essential details for the Fourth of July. The piece covers which restaurants and retail stores will be open or closed on the holiday, with notable mentions including Applebee’s, McDonald’s, Target, and Walmart. It also highlights potential reduced hours for some stores like Aldi and CVS. Additionally, FedEx and UPS will have limited services, while USPS will be closed. The article includes a related link explaining the history of celebrating July 4th with fireworks and provides planning tips for those looking to travel or shop on Independence Day.

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