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Santa Fe High School shooting: Six years later, civil trial set to start as criminal case remains on hold
A range of victims and witnesses are expected to testify in the civil case against accused shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis and his parents. Evidence related to the 2018 shooting will be made public for the first time. Victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting will soon get their day in...
The rain train that led to extreme flooding in Galveston County
Houston – Southeast Texas’ rain train has dropped more than 14 inches in The Woodlands and more than 10 inches in Galveston County in the last five days. The downpours stranded some drivers in Texas City Friday morning. A woman who identified herself only as Sandra told KPRC 2′s Re’Chelle Turner she knew her Mustang didn’t stand a chance.
Heavy storms brought standing water to several roadways in Dickinson
Roadways became flooded after strong storms rolled through the Dickinson area last night causing a difficult morning commute for many. Several roads were covered with standing water from storms that moved through the area, according to Dickinson Emergency Management. The city said they were making several high-water rescues as cars...
Flash flooding stalls Dickinson drivers and leaves neighbors stranded
Widespread heavy rain on Friday caused some streets in Dickinson to be completely flooded, catching many drivers off guard.ABC13's Courtney Fischer was in the area and saw some vehicles being pushed to higher ground.Abel Garcia was in need of a tow after he flooded out trying to go down Highway 3 in Dickinson before dawn. He was one of several drivers who got stuck when the hard rain came down."When I was coming, I couldn't tell how high it was because it's kind of dark," Garcia said. "I thought it was gonna make it."Off Dickinson Avenue, neighborhood after neighborhood, no...
Texas City police arrest suspected child predator Anthony Alvarado on several charges
Suspected child predator Anthony Alvarado, 42, was arrested in Texas City on several charges.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.According to the Texas City Police Department, Alvarado is charged with three counts of indecency with a child and three counts of child endangerment.He was also charged with unserved bond conditions and outstanding municipal warrants from Texas City.Alvardo is currently in the Galveston County Jail with bonds totaling $213,270.ABC13 has contacted the police to obtain more details about the charges and the arrest and is waiting to hear back.
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl reach 36, including more who lost power in heat
The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner's office in Fort Bend...
Energy expert expresses doubts about CenterPoint Energy's plan to improve: 'Not super optimistic'
A new tally shows 36 people lost their lives because of Hurricane Beryl across the state, 34 of whom died in the Houston area.The latest deaths happened in Fort Bend County, where at least four people died from overheating.Meanwhile, Centerpoint Energy apologized for where it fell short and shared its plan to improve. The company's initial assessment showed room for improvement in three main areas: resiliency, communication, and community partnerships.READ MORE: 13 Investigates: CenterPoint admits 'clearly more needs to be done'Texas Energy and Power Newsletter author Doug Lewin joined Eyewitness News to analyze Centerpoint's action plan and discuss other possibilities...
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
'Disturbing' audit shows Dickinson police lost evidence and didn't test rape kits
The Dickinson mayor summed up a review about the city's police department as "disturbing" after hundreds of pieces of evidence went missing and rape kits went untested.City leaders said Dickinson's police department underwent major changes after what a new audit found."I was really disturbed," Dickinson Mayor Sean Skipworth said. "There's nothing in there to be proud of. What disturbed me the most was we had these 20 rape kits that went untested going back to 2007."Skipworth said an audit took place after a new chief was sworn in last year. A new report lays out what was found.It claims nearly...
Boyfriend arrested after woman’s body is found hanged at Texas marina
LEAGUE CITY, Texas (TCN) -- Police recently arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of his 30-year-old girlfriend, who was found hanged at a marina dock nearly two months ago. On May 31, the League City Police Department received reports of a woman’s lifeless body hanging by a rope from a dock. Officers responded to the scene, where they found the female victim deceased. Investigators suspect foul play in the death of the victim, identified by KTRK-TV as Giselle Salazar-Tapia. According to the news source, police observed one of...
League City police seek public's help identifying assault suspect
LEAGUE CITY, Texas - Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault in the Briarglen subdivision.Detective Upp of the League City Police Department is seeking information about an unknown Hispanic male who allegedly assaulted a female on July 24, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. The suspect is described as being in his 20s or 30s, with black hair and a beard.Anyone who recognizes the individual is urged to contact Detective Upp at 281-554-1869, according to the League City Police Department.
Divers off Texas coast lost at sea for 36 hours, rescued by Coast Guard
MATAGORDA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two divers were rescued after being lost at sea for over 36 hours off the Texas coast. On Wednesday afternoon, Sector Corpus Christi watch standers received word that the two divers were last seen on the surface of “unfavorable weather conditions,” the Coast Guard announced. The divers were not seen again […]
Where's my $750 FEMA check? ABC13 asking questions weeks after Beryl
Where's my check, FEMA?You are not alone if you are waiting for your $750 FEMA Disaster Assistance check.Unfortunately, FEMA officials told ABC13 they were aware of the delays but couldn't say when people would receive their $750.FEMA representatives said each application must be reviewed individually, and there is no set time for the agency to approve or deny it.Officials said they would contact applicants by mail, e-mail, or text to let them know if they were approved, so keep looking for that correspondence from FEMA.PREVIOUS STORY: Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aidYou can...
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