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Galveston police search for 15-year-old girl missing on vacation
SUMMARY: Authorities in Texas have issued an Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl named Gabriella Caito. She disappeared while on vacation in the Galveston area and was last seen getting into an unknown vehicle. Gabriella is from out of state and requires medication, making it important to locate her. She is described as 5'4″ tall, 130 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black tank top, orange hoodie, basketball-type shorts, and a gold chain with a blue sand dollar medallion. Anyone with information about Gabriella's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Galveston Police Department.
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Officials: The threat for flooding in Galveston County isn’t over today | Local News
SUMMARY: A storm hit Galveston County early morning, causing significant flooding. Texas City saw water entering homes, prompting officials to advise against long trips. Rainfall exceeded six inches, with more expected throughout the day. Flash flood watches cover most of the county, and debris from Hurricane Beryl heightened flood risks. Low-lying areas and certain roads are heavily affected. Power outages occurred, likely due to lightning, and roads are impassable in several spots. Emergency crews are working on rescues and clearing drains. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve, with rain expected to ease by the evening.
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Car drives off Galveston Pier 21; 3 passengers missing
SUMMARY: Three individuals are missing after a car drove off Pier 21 in Galveston, Texas, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 1 a.m., with the driver managing to escape and informing police that three other people were inside the vehicle. The driver was hospitalized and is being questioned by authorities. By 8:30 a.m., the car was retrieved from the water with no one found inside. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be provided as they become available. USA TODAY is seeking further information from the City of Galveston.
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Driver charged with DWI after car plunges off Pier 21 in Galveston, no others found in car
SUMMARY: A crash at Galveston's Pier 21 early Sunday morning led to a submerged vehicle in the harbor 30 feet underwater. The driver, 21-year-old Caleb Joseph Hayes of Dickinson, escaped and was medically cleared at UTMB Health Galveston. Hayes was charged with DWI. Initial reports indicated three other occupants, but police confirmed they were not in the vehicle and were safe. The Galveston Police, Port Police, Galveston Dive Team, and the U.S. Coast Guard collaborated on the search and recovery operations. No other occupants were found in the vehicle. Texas Parks and Wildlife assisted with additional searches, yielding no further victims.
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