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(AP) -- AUSTIN (AP) - Gov. Rick Perry has directed state personnel and vehicles to be on standby as a severe winter storm threatens parts of Texas.
Perry says the resources he activated Monday will help motorists and residents in the next few days.
The National Weather Service is predicting a severe winter storm, stretching from El Paso to the Dallas-Fort Worth area starting Monday night.
Local law enforcement, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Military Forces will help motorists.
DPS Disaster Districts in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock and Wichita Falls also are ready to help Texans.
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