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Crews have made progress in containing the Ross Fire, which is now 76% contained. This fire is significant, ranking as the 15th largest in Texas' recorded history. The Ross Fire began a few weeks after the drought in North Texas was classified as minimal.
Since then, conditions have worsened, with Fort Worth now experiencing severe drought. Further information about the fire and drought conditions is available from the source.
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The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, to begin the process of renaming the Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton....
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New sidewalks will be constructed in the Heights area as part of an $850,000 federal grant received by the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority.
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Dozens of presidential briefing documents declassified Friday detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida....
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The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said Friday.
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Texans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that lost food during Tropical Strom Edouard now have more time to apply for replacement benefits....
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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The Houston Fire Department held a citywide 25th-anniversary remembrance for 9/11, marked by ceremonial bell tolls and dispatch broadcasts across all local stations. A longtime firefighter also shared his experience of the 9/11 aftermath as part of a Texas task force....
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The agency also provided estimates for new data center projects included in its "Batch Zero" study.
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Former Port Authority employees Vincent and Rosemarie Borst said the events of 9/11 remain etched in their memories as they recalled their escape from the World Trade Center and the fear of losing loved ones....
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Glitter, fringe and Mirrorball dreams! On The Red Carpet has a special look at Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" and the first-ever "DWTS" Con.
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An estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people were evacuated by boat in fewer than nine hours on Sept. 11, making it the largest sea evacuation in American history....
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First responders rescued fluffy friends taking refuge under a sidewalk, then dug further and found a large void and a potential hazard to pedestrians.
