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Galveston Fire Department Pinning and Awards Ceremony
SUMMARY: Every year, the Galveston Fire Department holds a celebration to honor the firefighters in their community. The event includes badge pinning, promotions, retiree recognition, and special presentations. The firefighters themselves volunteer to be part of the honor guard, which performs tasks such as standing guard at services for fallen firefighters. The department also recognizes the efforts of other local departments, city departments, and outside entities that work closely with them. This year, commendations were given for mutual aid provided to the Bayou Vista Fire Department and for the support of the Galveston Police Department, emergency management teams, and others.
Each year the Galveston Fire Department holds a special celebration honoring the men and women who selflessly serve our community. On Tuesday, August 4th, 2015, Chief Mike Wisko and Assistant Fire Chief Charlie Olsen led the annual badge pinning and promotion ceremony.
For more information on the fire department, please visit http://cityofgalveston.org/156/Fire-Department
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How Houstonians can voice concerns to CenterPoint for ‘chaos and frustration’ during Hurricane Beryl
SUMMARY: Lawmakers in Austin will question CenterPoint leaders on their performance during Hurricane Barrel as part of a state-ordered investigation. Houston residents and businesses can participate via an online survey from the Public Utility Commission to assess CenterPoint’s readiness and response. CenterPoint executives apologized during a public hearing, pledging improvements such as a new Outage Tracker and increased call center capacity by August 1st. Additionally, daily media briefings are planned during named storms. A state senate hearing is set for Monday, and CenterPoint will provide Governor Greg Abbott with a full report by the end of the year.
How Houstonians can voice concerns to CenterPoint for ‘chaos and frustration’ during Hurricane Beryl
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1 firefighter injured as crews battle fire at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Dallas
SUMMARY: A fire at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in southern Dallas County heavily damaged the church offices, though the sanctuary was mostly spared. The fire, which started around 12:30 PM, saw 50 firefighters at the scene, one of whom was injured and transported to the hospital in stable condition. The church's 85-year-old pastor, who has been there for 48 years, safely escaped. The fire's cause remains under investigation. Despite the office damage, 75% of the pastor's books were salvaged, and he remains in good spirits, emphasizing faith and community support during this recovery period.
Several firefighters battled a blaze at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in far southeast Dallas on Friday.
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Arlington church pastor charged with sexual assault
SUMMARY: Arlington Pastor Ronnie Goens, 51, was arrested and jailed in Tarrant County, charged with indecent assault and sexual assault following an adult woman's outcry. The investigation into Goens, a pastor at Coiya Christian Church, is ongoing, with limited information released. Goens, previously involved in Arlington Police's clergy partnership program and the Unity Council, turned himself in, with his bond set at $23,000. Police have not indicated the relationship between Goens and the alleged victim, nor have they ruled out the possibility of more victims. The church has not responded to inquiries as of late Friday.
Ronnie Goines, the lead pastor at Koinonia Christian Church in Arlington, turned himself into the Tarrant County jail on Thursday after being charged with sex crimes.
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