AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Gov. Rick Perry says U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano turned “testy” when he steered a phone call about hurricane preparedness toward border security.
The Texas Republican says Napolitano called Wednesday to ask if Texas was prepared for Hurricane Alex before it made landfall.
He says he told her, quote, “Yes, I have all the help I need, but I don’t have all the help I need along the border of Texas.”
He described her reaction as being “testy.”
Residents at Southgate Village apartments in College Station who have been without natural gas and water have the attention of Brazos County commissioner Wanda Watson. At the end of Tuesday’s meeting (December 3), Watson thanked those who have assisted residents and asked for prayers for affected residents. Watson also said her heart goes out to those who have had no heat during the recent drop in temperatures. Click below for comments from Wanda Watson at the December 3, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting.
Brazos County commissioners hear from more opponents to the future “inner loop east” highway around the east side of Bryan and College Station. One of the affected property owners, Beverly Greenwood, says a political action committee has been formed in addition to a website against the project. Public comments continue to be accepted by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Bryan/College Station metropolitan planning organization. Click below to hear comments from the December 3, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting.
State officials gathered Tuesday (December 3) at the Texas A&M system’s Disaster City complex next to Easterwood Airport to tout the training that takes place for emergency responders. Officials also accepted $100,000 dollars of tools from domestic manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker that will be used by the Texas Division of Emergency Management, which is an A&M system. The audio associated with this story is courtesy of the A&M system. Speakers were governor Greg Abbott, the president/CEO of Stanley Black & Decker Don Allan Jr., system chancellor John Sharp, and the chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Nim Kidd. Listen to “State officials visit the Texas A&M system's Disaster City complex” on Spreaker. News release from the governor’s office: Governor Greg Abbott today spotlighted Texas’ emergency preparedness efforts and thanked Stanley Black & Decker for their donation to support the state’s robust disaster response and recovery operations. “The training done here at Disaster City trains the world’s No. 1 disaster response agencies to help Texans and Americans recover from natural disasters,” said Governor Abbott. “Stanley Black & Decker is a world leader in the tool industry and is home to many iconic American brands like Stanley, DEWALT, Craftsman, Black & Decker, and more. These are the tools that built America, and today we are thankful that they are supplying $100,000 in tools that Chief Kidd and the Texas Division of Emergency Management can utilize in their disaster response situations throughout Texas and across the country to help save lives.” The Governor was joined by Stanley Black & Decker CEO Don Allan, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, and other state and local leaders. “We are honored to announce DEWALT will be the Official Tool Provider to TDEM to help support the critical work they do to prepare for, respond to and help communities across the state recover from the impact of emergencies,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of Stanley Black and Decker Don Allan, Jr. “Through the combination of our donation today and our ongoing commitment to being the Official Tool Provider for TDEM, we will provide much needed resources and support for the training and skills development for emergency responders who are on the front lines aiding communities in Texas and around the country.” During his remarks, Governor Abbott highlighted the lifesaving work that TDEM, Texas first responders, and emergency response personnel do to help Texans and Americans prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe weather and disasters. The 52-acre Disaster City training facility at Texas A&M University equips Texas’ emergency response professionals with the full array of skills and techniques needed in everything from fires to train derailments.
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