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Habitat & ETBA Provide Disaster Relief After Storms
Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with East Texas Builders Association, is providing disaster relief for those in Upshur County who have been affected by the recent tornadoes. NETXHFH and ETBA are assisting with tarps, chainsaw work, debris pick up, and property insurance guidance. Individuals who would like to donate materials and supplies…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Physicians in Tyler welcomes Allison Hennigan, MD
Tyler, Texas (March 23, 2022) — UT Health East Texas is expanding neurology services in Tyler with the addition of Allison Hennigan, MD. Dr. Hennigan is a board-certified neurologist who has been in private practice in Tyler since 2012. “I got into healthcare to help people and alleviate suffering. I think that I have an…
Read MoreUIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results
AUSTIN, Texas — The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League met Tuesday to hand down decisions on eligibility of student-athletes. Student-athletes from Gilmer High School, Abilene Wylie High School and Odessa High School were denied an appeal for varsity eligibility, upholding the previous ruling of the district executive committees.
Read MoreAfter deadly tornadoes tear through Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster for 16 counties
By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune March 22, 2022 “After deadly tornadoes tear through Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster for 16 counties” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…
Read MoreTen Texas Doctors and a Healthcare Executive Agree to Pay over $1.68 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations
Total of Eighteen Texas Doctors Have Settled Related Healthcare Fraud Allegations By DAVILYN WALSTON SHERMAN, Texas – Ten additional Texas doctors and a healthcare executive have agreed to pay a total of $1,680,430 to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, and to cooperate with…
Read MoreVideo: The March 21 2022 Tornado Outbreak, As It Happened (stream starts at the point Ryan Hall begins talking about the Upshur County tornado)
Outage Map
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Read More‘Got hit real hard’: Storms flip RVs in Ore City, other damage reported around East Texas
EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) – A fierce storm system blew through East Texas Monday night. Strong winds and lightning came with it. Read more: ‘Got hit real hard’
Read MoreTDEM Requests Texans Report Property Damage Caused By Severe Weather
AUSTIN – With severe weather ripping through multiple regions of Texas, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens to report damage to property by submitting a damage assessment survey. Today’s severe storms have already produced large hail, damaging winds and dangerous tornadoes. Texans can report damage to homes and businesses using the Individual…
Read MoreMinuteman Disaster Response responds to Jacksboro, TX
Non-profit disaster response organization that trains, equips and deploys volunteer teams to support communities impacted by natural disasters deployed teams to Jacksboro, TX Monday afternoon. MCKINNEY, TX. (March 22, 2022) – Minuteman Disaster Response (MDR), a non-profit first responder support team comprised of well-trained volunteers, activated its Operations Center and deployed two Rapid Response Teams…
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