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• Major train derailment occurs roughly 22 miles west of Calcasieu Parish

  October 29, 2020 11:53 AM

  ORANGE COUNTY, Texas - On Thursday morning, Texas authorities responded to a train derailment that resulted in the evacuations of nearby schools and residences. The situation unfolded around 8:30 a.m. in the community of Mauriceville which is east of Beaumont and roughly 22 miles west of the Louisiana-Texas state... more »

• Startling images posted to social media show flooding in Houston, other TX areas Thursday

  September 19, 2019 4:24 PM

  Houston reporters tweeted the unfolding flooding situation Tuesday: “GOTTA MAKE THE BEST OF IT”: @KatherineMABC13 got this video of a man using a pool noodle to float down the 59 South feeder road. Please stay safe! https://t.co/smJwjxbg9B … pic.twitter.com/2zkPj40wHi — Melanie Lawson (@MelanieLawson13) September 19, 2019 ... more »

• At least two dead in Texas flooding Thursday

  September 19, 2019 1:58 PM

  HAMSHIRE, Texas - A man killed while trying to rescue his horses from flooding between Houston and Beaumont is one of two people confirmed dead amid severe weather in Texas Thursday. Emergency officials said the man, identified by family as Hunter Morrison, was electrocuted and drowned in Jefferson County,... more »

• La. Wildlife and Fisheries agents rescue 1,400 during Harvey floods

  August 31, 2017 5:48 PM

  HOUSTON - Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have assisted in more than 1,400 Harvey-related rescues. During a press conference Thursday, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that agents with department help volunteers and local first responders rescue 1,401 people after Harvey caused severe flooding in Texas... more »