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Governor Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 15, 2026, requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding that began on July 14, 2026.
Abbott requests temporary suspension of federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waiver of late fees and penalties for taxpayers in all 62 counties affected by July storms.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Official record and 1 moreFound via Google News
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on North Lamar Boulevard in North Austin on the night of Oct. 13. The driver remained at the scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating with police. The crash is Austin's 66th fatal collision of 2026.
Austin Police Department, investigating agency; Austin-Travis County EMS, emergency responders
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
A 22-year-old Katy woman, Christin Munn-Holliday, disappeared following a two-car crash on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in Louisiana on September 30, 2026. She was last seen walking away from the scene and has not been located. Her family is offering a $20,000 reward for her safe return.
$20,000 for reward for safe return
Christin 'Chrissy' Munn-Holliday, 22-year-old missing woman; Robert Munn, Father of missing woman, offering reward; Louisiana State Police, Investigating hit-and-run crash and 3 more
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
A 22-year-old Harris County woman was reported missing after a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 10 in Louisiana. She is believed to have been the driver of one vehicle involved and left the scene on foot.
Christina Munn-Holliday, missing person, reported driver in hit-and-run crash; Louisiana State Police, investigating the crash; Harris County Sheriff's Office, investigating the missing person report
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
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