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A Texas family faces devastating loss in the California wildfires. Amid tragedy, they are encouraging people to donate to victims, especially uninsured families. DALLAS — When Christopher Fordinal and his family moved from the Dallas area to Altadena, California, they never imagined their lives would change in an instant. The Eaton wildfire in Los Angeles County swept through their neighborhood, leaving nothing but foundations and chimneys. For Fordinal, he stayed awake to keep an eye…

TDEM will deploy more than 135 firefighters and other personnel, as well as 45 fire engines, ambulances, command vehicles and other equipment. LAGO VISTA, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) to send firefighters, emergency personnel, fire engines and equipment to help fight wildfires in California. Abbott said in his announcement that the California Office of Emergency Services has asked for help responding to the devastating wildfires….

“The hardest part for me, especially when the news was reporting that my son’s school was totally destroyed,” she stated. LOS ANGELES — Over 21 thousand acres as of Saturday, and still burning, the Pallisades fire has destroyed homes, schools and precious memories in Los Angeles.  “It feels like we’re surrounded by fire and to have it go so wildly out of control is just, crazy,” said Shanna Byrd, who lives near the fire. “I…

Kendall Gustafson Filip, associate head coach for Texas State’s track and field, grew up in Pacific Palisades in California. SAN MARCOS, Calif. — The damage left behind by the Palisades wildfire in California is hard to ignore. States away in her home in San Marcos, Texas State Track and Field Associate Head Coach Kendall Gustafson Filip has spent the past several days speaking to friends and reminiscing about everything the sweeping blaze took away.  “It’s…

Kendall Gustafson Filip, associate head coach for Texas State’s track and field, grew up in Pacific Palisades in California. SAN MARCOS, Calif. — The flames hitting California are hitting close to home for a coach back in South Texas. Kendall Gustafson Filip is the associate head coach for Texas State’s track and field program. While calling Texas home now, she grew up in Pacific Palisades in California and even went to high school there. She…

click to enlarge Shutterstock / Tristan Camargo The Pacific Palisades Fire and four other nearby infernos have killed at least five people, according to NBC News. Former San Antonio Spur Kawhi Leonard’s LA-area home has likely been destroyed by the flames of the Pacific Palisades Fire, the Daily Mail reports. The NBA player hasn’t confirmed that he lost his $17 million residence in the blaze. However, the house in Pacific Palisades, which he purchased in…

A Fort-Myers based company announced they will wind down operations and reduce its workforce. ORLANDO, Fla. — A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations, reflecting the headwinds Florida’s signature crops are facing following a series of hurricanes and tree diseases. Alico Inc. announced Monday that it planned to wind down its citrus operations after the current crop is harvested later this year. About 3,400 citrus acres (1,376 hectares) will be…

San Antonians with relatives near Los Angeles are monitoring conditions closely, saying loved ones may soon be among the evacuees. Several wildfires are burning uncontrollably in California.  As of Wednesday evening, five people died and more than 1,000 homes and businesses were destroyed. Those numbers are expected to rise. At least 100,000 people are under evacuation orders, according to California officials. The devastation is concentrated in the Los Angeles area. Schools in Los Angeles County…

The donation drive took place outside Pearland City Hall where a steady stream of boxes lined up along the sidewalk were quickly filled with school supplies. ALVIN, Texas — On Saturday, the city of Pearland wrapped up its two-day school supply drive, which benefitted teachers and students at Alvin ISD’s Walt Disney Elementary School. The school building was destroyed a week ago by an EF-2 tornado, and with classes set to start in less than…

The storm system began in Brazoria County, roughly 130 miles southwest of Port Arthur. PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A massive EF-3 tornado with winds reaching 160 mph tore through Jefferson County Saturday, leaving a path of destruction at least half a mile wide and hundreds without power.  The National Weather Service confirmed the high-end EF-3 tornado that slammed through parts of Jefferson County, devastating Pleasure Island RV Park and destroying the Sabine Ranch Lodge in…

There was widespread damage all across Brazoria County. A school was damaged, houses were destroyed and one person was killed. LIVERPOOL, Texas — One person was killed and four people were injured in a tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County Saturday. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said a tornado touched down between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village. Ten homes were destroyed by the storm. A day care center and Wald Disney Elementary School on Mustang Road near…

The sheriff’s office said multiple homes were also destroyed. LIVERPOOL, Texas — One person was killed and four people were injured in a tornado-warned storm in Brazoria County. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said a tornado touched down between Liverpool and Hillcrest Village, Texas. Editor’s note: The image at the top of this story is not necessarily where the death occurred. The image was posted by Manvel Mayor Dan Davis when he confirmed the fatality….

Big decisions loom over repairs to Tropicana Field, the larger deal to replace it and the team’s decision to play in Tampa next year. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — No longer shaded by Tropicana Field’s dome, the famous Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill sits right outside its non-existent roof. “We’re looking to maybe pivot and do some more concerts, do some fundraisers, have more music. We’ll figure something out,” Owner Mark Ferguson said, adding baseball is…

Officials say that at least five homeless people were camped in the drainage ditch when the water came. SAN ANTONIO — First responders reportedly searched for hours after being told that at least two other people were caught up in a flash flood late Monday evening and swept away. Firefighters did rescue one person who told them they “think there may have been other people with them.” Officials say that at least five homeless people…

Officials say that at least five homeless people were camped in the drainage ditch when the water came. SAN ANTONIO — First responders are searching for at least two people that were caught up in a flash flood late Monday evening. Officials say that at least five homeless people were camped in the drainage ditch near I-10 and Tioga Drive when the water came. Firefighters responded around 10:20 p.m. to search the area. Three of…