Tag: Texas

Four rescued from boat hanging over dam in Texas reservoir

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 11, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NBC NEWS — Four were rescued from a boat that was caught partially hanging over a dam in a Texas reservoir on Thursday. Austin-Travis County EMS said crews were responding to s dam in the Colorado River near Lady Bird Lake at about 2:30 p.m. after receiving multiple calls about a boat “up against the dam” that “looks like it’s going to go over the dam.” Originally tweeted by ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) on June 10, 2021. When crews arrived, they found a small blue motor boat hanging over the dam with four people inside, NBC News reports. Crews lowered life vest down...

More than 100 pounds of cocaine-like substance wash up on Texas beaches

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 27, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

MATAGORDA COUNTY, Fla. — In the last week, multiple packages with a cocaine-like substance have washed up onto Texas beaches, authorities said. “Please keep in mind that if you ever find a suspicious package on the beach, do not touch or pick up the packages. Packages could contain substances that are harmful if touched. Packages could be anything from Marijuana to Fentanyl,” Lt. Philip Hester with the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division said. An estimated 110 pounds worth of packages have been found. Each of the bundles found on the beach have been...