As thawing temperatures begin to release Texas from the record-breaking deep freeze that has gripped the state over the past week, the devastating financial toll from broken water pipes, downed trees, wrecked automobiles and related weather-induced destruction is becoming clear.
Insurance industry executives say they anticipate the price tag for recovery could approach that of Hurricane Harvey in 2017 which resulted in $19 billion in insured losses in Texas, primarily along the Gulf Coast, and is considered the costliest storm in the state s history.
One big difference between then and now is that the current weather emergency has hit all 254 Texas counties, a trend manifested in the large number of claims statewide that already are pouring in to insurance companies.
Take a (virtual) trip across Pennsylvania with Penn State Extension
Penn State Extension is offering a free virtual walking program to help participants meet their health goals.
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Take a (virtual) trip across Pennsylvania with Penn State Extension
Kelly Jedrzejewski
February 02, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier, then you do not want to miss out on an opportunity from Penn State Extension. Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania is a free virtual walking program designed to help participants meet their health goals this spring.
The eight-week, semistructured program encourages participants to increase their physical activity and develop healthy eating habits. The program will run from April 5 to May 24.
Henry schedules State of City address
NIKI KELLY | The Journal Gazette
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry s annual State of the City address will have a much smaller audience than usual.
Henry s 2021 speech, “Fort Wayne – It s Our Time,” is scheduled for noon Feb. 10 at Grand Wayne Center downtown. However, it won t be open to the public.
The speech will be aired live on local news channels and livestreamed on the city s Facebook page.
The mayor is expected to discuss the ongoing effects of the coronavirus and the city s response, 2020 accomplishments, and a look ahead.
Didier recognized
The City Council recognizing its president at the end of a year might be tradition, but there was nothing traditional about 2020.
With 100,000 lights in his holiday show, this Shoreline teen is bringing the joy
Sarah Page Kyrcz
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Sam Reed photographed at his home in Clinton surrounded by his light show on Dec. 11.Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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The light show at Sam Reed’s home in Clinton.Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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CLINTON - Red, green, white, gold, blue and purple lights spectacularly flash and dance all around the Reed’s family home, all synchronized to seasonal music from a popular radio station.
With more than 100,000 lights and 50 props, including arches, a snowman, snowflakes and a 15-foot mega tree, Sam Reed has been entertaining his community with his dazzling light show on Frederick Place for some five years.
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