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Cleanup of fallen trees and branches caused by the winter storm earlier in the week continued across the Lynchburg area Saturday as heavy rains moved into the region. The significant ice ...

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Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Rep Sylvester Turner has died, current Mayor John Whitmire said Wednesday during a council meeting. Turner was 70. U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner died Wednesday at home ...

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Ice storms occur when rain falls during subfreezing temperatures, freezing to surfaces on contact. Ice accumulation can damage trees by causing branches to bend, crack, or break. The severity of the ...

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