Monday, October 19, 2026

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Orange County

2 fact sheets, 2 in the past 30 days. Every fact links to its source.

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Taxes & Budget

Governor Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for July storm victims

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

Public SafetyAmarillo, Texas (Potter County); 3100 block of Orange Street

Amarillo police arrest man, recover buried Colorado woman's body

Amarillo police arrested Leonard Torres, 48, and discovered the body of Faith Smith, 31, a Colorado resident, buried behind a detached garage under construction on Orange Street. Police received information Oct. 1 that a woman had been shot and buried in Amarillo following an incident in a vehicle.

Leonard Torres, Arrested suspect, 48 years old; Faith Smith, Victim, 31-year-old Colorado resident; Amarillo Police Department, Law enforcement investigating

Reported by 4 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News