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Loved ones, community mourn loss of Jarrell firefighter | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: Jake Owen, a 25-year-old firefighter, passed away recently after battling brain cancer. He had a deep love for his family, the fire service, and the Lord. Jake started his career in the fire department right after high school and quickly excelled in his role. He was promoted to engineer and had aspirations of becoming an officer. Jake's family plans to start a foundation in his name to support scholarships for future firefighters. Despite his illness, Jake's positivity and kindness taught others valuable lessons about living. His memorial service is being prepared by his loved ones and fire family.
Loved ones and community members are honoring the life of 25-year-old Jake Owen, a Williamson County ESD 5/Jarrell Fire Rescue firefighter who died from brain cancer on Oct. 2.
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Urgent search for Baytown woman last seen with murder suspect before disappearance
SUMMARY: A man in Harris County Jail for murder is now accused of kidnapping 29-year-old Kaye Goodwin, missing from Baytown since April 21st. Quan Flowers, already charged with murdering Megan Rouse in May, kidnapped and assaulted Goodwin, though her whereabouts remain unknown. Goodwin’s mother received a call demanding $600, hearing her daughter’s cries for help. Baytown police, alongside Goodwin’s mother, are pleading for public assistance. Evidence traced to Houston suggested Flowers’ involvement in Goodwin’s case. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Baytown Crime Stoppers, as the community seeks answers and the family longs for peace.
Where is Kalie Goodwin? A question her friends and family have been asking since 29-year-old Goodwin was taken from her Baytown home on or about April 21, 2024.
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‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Beryl impacting Jamaica
SUMMARY: Hurricane Barrel, a powerful Category 4 storm, is impacting Jamaica, already causing at least six deaths across the Caribbean and South America. Emergency officials are urging those near the Texas coast to monitor the hurricane’s path closely. Jamaica is experiencing severe weather, with residents boarding up buildings and relocating boats. The government has issued curfews and evacuations in vulnerable areas. Barrel previously caused extensive damage in the Southeastern Caribbean and Venezuela, with significant destruction and flooding. As the hurricane heads toward the Yucatan Peninsula and possibly Texas, officials emphasize preparedness, urging residents to have emergency supplies and heed warnings.
Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica as it makes its move across the Caribbean. Still a powerful hurricane, it’s already caused significant damage and deaths across the region.
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What’s going on with the Lake Livingston Dam? KPRC 2 digs into the problem, finds answers on the fix
SUMMARY: This report highlights two significant issues discovered along the Trinity River, affecting the dam and surrounding infrastructure. The first issue, found in May, involves erosion around a westward training wall, leading to partial failure. The second, discovered last week, involves severe erosion at the base of a support structure near the dam’s apron, prompting federal emergency alerts. In response, the Trinity River Authority is taking three major actions: lowering Lake Livingston’s water level, moving 100 truckloads of rock daily, and pumping concrete for essential repairs. These measures aim to ensure the dam’s safety before any tropical storms hit, with final repairs expected by month’s end.
Nearly a week after the Trinity River Authority declared a “potential failure watch” for the Lake Livingston Dam, we’re learning about the damage done during flooding earlier this year.
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