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Union County Celebrates Juneteenth with Flag Raising & Special Movie Presentation – County of Union

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ucnj.org – – 2023-06-06 09:14:40

SUMMARY: The Union County Board of County Commissioners is hosting two events in honor of Juneteenth. Attendees can enjoy a free movie presentation of “The Woman King” at Cedar Brook Park on June 17, 2023, and participate in the fourth annual Juneteenth Flag raising ceremony on June 19, 2023. The movie, rated PG-13, is set during the historical West African kingdom of Dahoney and features an all-female elite warrior unit. The flag raising event commemorates the federal holiday and includes poetry, performances, and a reminder of the ongoing fight for justice, equality, and education for the African American community.

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Officials: The threat for flooding in Galveston County isn’t over today | Local News

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www.galvnews.com – – 2024-07-26 09:40:00

SUMMARY: A storm hit 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

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July 21, 2024

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www.usatoday.com – – 2024-07-21 11:40:20

SUMMARY: Three individuals are missing after a car drove off Pier 21 in , 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 .

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Driver charged with DWI after car plunges off Pier 21 in Galveston, no others found in car

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July 21, 2024

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www.click2houston.com – – 2024-07-21 06:58:21

SUMMARY: A crash at '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 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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