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7 Harris Co. residents infected with West Nile Virus, county health officials say
Harris County Public Health is urging everyone to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses after seven residents were infected with West Nile Virus.Additionally, 520 mosquito samples tested positive.County health officials said the virus can cause serious disease and is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. They said people tend to develop symptoms about two weeks after being bitten.Those symptoms include developing a rash, fever, headache, body aches, nausea and vomiting."While most people infected by West Nile virus experience mild or no symptoms, some can become very sick," local health authority Ericka Brown said. "Protecting yourself and your...
Multiple lawsuits filed against CenterPoint over power outage failures
(The Center Square) – Multiple lawsuits have been filed against CenterPoint Energy, including three this week, over power outage failures in southeast Texas after Hurricane Beryl hit on July 8 and it took 12 days to restore power to customers who were able to receive it. Gov. Greg Abbott demanded that CenterPoint meet a list of requirements by July 31. The Public Utility Commission and the Texas legislature also launched an investigation. The PUC held its first public meeting on the issue Thursday; next month...
Special Counsel appointed in DWI case of Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson
HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Kelli Johnson’s DWI case is moving to Montgomery County. Johnson is the elected official of the 178th District Court. In June, she was arrested by a Houston Police Officer for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to her Defense Attorney Chris Tritico, she blew a 0.0.
Houston man sentenced to 55 years for beating nephew to death
HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston man was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of his 3-year-old nephew, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced late Wednesday. “Our children are our most vulnerable victims and when they are hurt or killed, we do everything possible to get justice for them,” Ogg said. “No child should ever be treated like this little boy was, and this child abuser absolutely deserves to spend decades, and hopefully the rest of his life, behind bars.”
Harris County Deputy Shoots Suspect at Houston Gas Station (video)
A Harris County sheriff’s deputy shot a man inside a gas station in North Houston. Authorities reported that the suspect was threatening people earlier in the day near FM 1960 and a boulevard. The incident was captured on surveillance video. Details of the Shooting. Authorities were called to the...
Three Arrested in Spring for Mail Theft and Fraudulent Possession of Identifying Information
SPRING, Texas — Three individuals were arrested early on July 24, 2024, after a suspicious vehicle call led to the discovery of stolen mail and identifying information. Constable Ryan Gable's patrol deputies responded to the call in the 28400 block of Woodson's Lake Drive, where they detained the occupants of a maroon Honda Accord. The suspects, Bradlee Koba of Beaumont, Terrence Codoree of Harris County, and Tremaine Nichols of Harris County, were found with multiple pieces of mail and identifying information not belonging to them, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable's Office.
Houston-area attorney ‘resigns’ license after KPRC 2 report on clients claiming he stole their settlement checks
HOUSTON – More than six months after KPRC 2 exposed a Houston-area attorney accused of stealing settlement checks from his clients who had been injured in car accidents, the longtime attorney tells reporter Bryce Newberry he has decided to resign his license. David Lee Pettus, who has been sued...
Parts of Houston area to get drenched again today: Who could see the most rain?
HOUSTON – It has been a pretty soggy week in southeast Texas and depending on where you are, you have either seen a lot of rain or not a whole lot at all. For Friday it looks like we are going to play this story out once again. The...
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...
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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