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Rainbow Bridge closed
RAINBOW BRIDGE–The Rainbow Bridge is currently closed due to high water on the Port Arthur side. All traffic…
Education
Vidor students help Deweyville
Counselor of Vidor Middle School Cindy Overman, left, with Principal of Vidor Middle School Jason Yeaman, right, present…
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Disaster Recovery: How Texans Can Volunteer and Help Texas Survivors
AUSTIN, Texas — In the face of disaster, Texans always come together with courage, compassion and unity to…
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Texas Disaster Assistance Nearly $30 Million
Special to The Leader AUSTIN, Texas – More than $29.9 million in federal and state aid to date…
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Beware of Buying Flood-Damaged Vehicles
AUSTIN — There’s a reason why insurance companies usually declare flooded vehicles a total loss. Once an engine…
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FEMA offers free resources for property owners rebuilding after disaster
Special to The Leader AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a wide range of…
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Disaster Recovery Centers reopen today
All five Disaster Recovery Centers located in Jasper, Newton and Orange counties will re-open at noon today, Wednesday.
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NRG Energy contributes $50,000 to Deweyville ISD to support flood recovery, repairs
From staff reports DEWEYVILLE – Deweyville ISD received $50,000 from NRG Energy to support ongoing recovery and repairs…
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FEMA officials urge applicants for aid to ‘Stay in Touch,’ get answers, resolve issues
Special to The Leader AUSTIN, Texas – Texans who registered with FEMA for disaster aid are urged by recovery…
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NWS Lake Charles weather update
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles is expecting the rain to finally end across the region tonight.…