Raquel Alvarado, 86, a cherished Brownsville resident, passed away on August 26, 2024. Born in Matamoros, she had deep roots in the region. Salinas Funeral Home arranged her final services, with family ties including Joseph and Diane Alvarado noted from related records.
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Catastrophic flooding from the San Gabriel River has forced evacuations in Georgetown and Liberty Hill, displacing residents and causing infrastructure failure. Over 25 people have been rescued, some neighborhoods face a boil water notice, and storms threaten continued danger to the area.
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Around 14,000 people in Salt Lake County were hit by power outages on May 13, 2025, most notably after a fallen line cut service to 7,800 in Salt Lake City. Severe winds played a role as crews restored power and urged residents to prep for future disruptions. Investigations are ongoing.
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Tragedy struck Virginia Beach when two police officers were killed during a traffic stop linked to an expired vehicle registration. The incident quickly escalated into gunfire, resulting in the deaths of both the officers and the suspect(s). Authorities assured the community of safety, and local officials voiced their condolences, with a news conference scheduled for further updates.
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A tragic mid-air collision on February 19, 2025, at Marana Regional Airport near Tucson, Arizona, involving a Lancair and a Cessna aircraft, resulted in the deaths of two people. The Cessna landed safely, but the Lancair crashed and caught fire. The FAA and NTSB are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident at this uncontrolled airport.
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