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Reward increased to $10,000 for information on missing woman Christina Morris

Thanks to donations from supporters, the reward for information about missing woman Christina Morris is now $10,000. Plano police officer David Tilley announced the news in an October 9 release. The new funds double the original $5,000 Crime Stoppers reward.

Although it was previously characterized as an anonymous donation, Morris' family says the money was raised through their support network for Christina.

Morris, 23, disappeared without a trace August 30 from the Shops at Legacy in Plano. When traditional police methods failed to yield any leads, an independent search and recovery team used ATVs, horses and even drones to look for her. No clues have revealed the young woman's whereabouts.

"There's nothing that's leading us in any positive direction," Tilley says.

Surveillance video shows Morris left a friend's apartment at the Shops at Legacy in Plano around 4 am on Labor Day weekend. Since then, no one has seen or heard from her. Calls to Morris' cellphone go straight to voicemail, there's been no activity on her bank account and her car was found nearby without any signs of foul play.

"You would hope that people would come forward with information because it is the right thing to do and not because of money," Tilley says. "But we're coming up on the holidays, and economic times are tough, and money is what motivates some people to talk."

Christina's stepmother, Anna Morris, says the outpouring of public support has helped sustain the family in this difficult situation. "We truly appreciate everything that people have done. None of it is taken for granted."

Anyone with information on Christina's disappearance should call Crime Stoppers at 877-373-TIPS or the Plano Police Department at 972-424-5678.

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Dallas Fire Rescue deploys firefighting posse to Los Angeles

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Dallas has sent a firefighting posse to Los Angeles, where multiple ongoing fires have burned tens of thousands of acres near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties since January 7.

According to a release, Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) is deploying six personnel to assist with ongoing wildland fire response efforts in Los Angeles County, in a continued effort to support firefighting operations nationwide.

The deployment takes place on Saturday, January 11, and includes a Type 3 fire engine staffed with four wildland firefighters — part of a strike team composed of resources from around the state.

Additionally, two DFR members will join the Emergency Medical Task Force to provide critical medical support for fire crews.

The deployments are expected to last up to 14 days, with the possibility of extension based on operational needs and conditions on the ground.

“We stand in solidarity with the teams of firefighters working to protect lives and property,” said Justin Ball, Dallas Fire Rescue Interim Fire Chief. “Dallas Fire Rescue Department is always ready to step in to support our fellow firefighters, especially in these extremely challenging conditions.”

Wildland firefighters, including those from DFR, are specially trained in wildlfire suppression, capable of tackling fires in difficult and hazardous environments, such as steep terrain and high temperatures. The strike team, consisting of five firefighting units and a designated Strike Team Leader – will be deployed to high-priority areas where their efforts can make the greatest impact.

DFR will join other strike teams made up of personnel from Parker County, Greenville, Allen, Frisco and McKinney.

The deployment is made possible through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agreement that allows states to request assistance from other states and local departments during large-scale emergencies. Dallas Fire Rescue is proud to answer California’s call for aid and provide critical resources to combat this ongoing wildfire emergency.

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