Harlingen, Texas, experienced over 21 inches of rainfall this week, leading to severe flooding in the Rio Grande Valley and resulting in at least three deaths in Hidalgo County. In response, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez signed a local disaster declaration to access state and federal recovery funds after a significant storm brought up to 14 inches of rain to the area. While the weather began to improve on Friday, rescue operations continued as residents dealt with the aftermath, including trapped individuals, abandoned vehicles, and a temporarily closed airport, with similar flooding impacts reported across the border in Reynosa, Mexico.
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U.S. authorities have confirmed the disappearance of two sisters from Peñitas, Texas and their friend in Mexico after they crossed the border last month to sell clothes at a flea market. The FBI is actively investigating the case and is asking anyone with information to contact them. Mexican authorities are also investigating the disappearance, and the families of the missing women are in contact with them.
A powerful winter storm has caused record-breaking temperatures across the United States, ranging from minus nine degrees in Montana to 95 degrees in Texas. This has caused over 785,000 customers to lose power, 1,600 flight cancellations, and winter weather alerts for parts of the country. People are advised to stay safe and follow the instructions of local authorities.