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Abbot directs coordinated state response to wildfire conditions

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week as the State of Texas continues ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Critical fire danger and widespread drought conditions have resulted in multiple wildfires continuing to burn across Texas, including the Chalk Mountain Fire in Somervell County and the 1148 Fire in Palo Pinto County. Both fires have caused local officials to issue voluntary evacuation orders for residents.

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Disabled American Veterans: Transition Time

An estimated 200,000 people separate from the military each year. If you’re thinking about getting out, you likely have lots of questions about the best way to make a successful transition out of the military. Whether your exit from the service is something you’ve been considering for a while or a more recent development, the military-to-civilian transition may come with mixed feelings: excitement, fear, anticipation and confusion.

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Somervell County Sheriff’s Office Reports

Lira-Torrez, Jose Luis, 46, Glen Rose; warrants Aguilar-Martinez, Sabas, 52, Glen Rose; driving while intoxicated Reyes-Fajardo, Rocio, 48, Glen Rose; public intoxication Duvall, Calvin Leeroy, 33, Glen Rose; criminal trespass Hankins, Billy Eugene, 64, DeLeon; warrant Smallwood, Candace, 34, Glen Rose; driving while intoxicated Livingston, Joshua, 34, Glen Rose; public intoxication Elliott, John David, 43, Glen Rose; criminal trespass; theft Gracia, Michael Anthony, 45, Burleson; warrant Mendez, Hailey Lynn, 23, Glen Rose; warrant Crashes July 18: CR 313 loop; minor accident July 18: 500 block of D SW Big Bend Trail; minor accident July 22: 200 block of E. Bo Gibbs Blvd.; minor accident July 23: 100 block of NE Barnard Street; minor accident Fires July 18: 1000 block of CR 1002; brush fire July 18: 1700 block of FM 51; structure fire July 18: 2400 block of E.

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