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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…

Around 40 to 50 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Many people were forced to evacuate their homes as crews work to contain a 400-acre wildfire that started in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – began just after noon, eight miles east of Bastrop city limits, north of SH 71. As of 6:30…

Around 65 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Many people were forced to evacuate their homes as crews work to contain a 400-acre wildfire that started in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – began just after noon, eight miles east of Bastrop city limits and north of State Highway 71. In a media…

Around 65 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Many people were forced to evacuate their homes as crews work to contain a 400-acre wildfire that started in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – began just after noon, eight miles east of Bastrop city limits and north of State Highway 71. In a media…

Around 65 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Some evacuations have been lifted as crews continue to contain a 400-acre wildfire in Bastrop County that started Sunday. Many people were forced to leave their homes after the Hudson Fire started around noon on Sunday about 8 miles east of Bastrop, just north of State Highway 71. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Monday that a structure…

click to enlarge Shutterstock / Philip Yabut U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shares her gazpacho recipe with reporters. Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. As residents of Florida and other states suffer from the devastating consequences of hurricanes Helene and Milton, far-right pundits have once again become locked in a debate whether God or weather-control machines are responsible. Shortly after Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast, William Koenig of the conspiracy-prone…

click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / USAA USAA employs approximately 19,000 people in San Antonio. After hurricanes Helene and Milton, San Antonio-based USAA and its members donated nearly $3 million to disaster relief organizations to assist with recovery, according to officials with the financial services giant. Donations went to the American Red Cross, disaster relief non-profit Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen, USAA officials said. The company made an initial $1 million donation after Helene, then…

As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. ORLANDO, Fla. — Even in disaster, there is a silver lining. As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. Hundreds of team members, including nurses, physicians and specialists, staffed AdventHealth facilities during the height of the hurricane, working through the night to ensure the community, including delivering parents…