'Sanford and Son' and '227' star Hal Williams dead at 91

Williams also appeared in films like "Private Benjamin" and series like "The Waltons."
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Williams also appeared in films like "Private Benjamin" and series like "The Waltons."
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HASKELL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) Flooding has forced Haskell Memorial Hospital, its clinics and emergency department to close, while high water is covering several roads across Haskell County. FM 2163 between Knox City and Haskell is flooded in several locations. Drivers traveling through the area are ...

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Eight Abilene Fire Department personnel and three units have been activated to assist with the response to flooding across Southwest and Central Texas. An AMBUS and support vehicle carrying seven personnel are being deployed Thursday as part of a Texas Division of Eme...

Williams also appeared in films like "Private Benjamin" and series like "The Waltons."

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