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'Absolutely unacceptable' | Houston city councilmember working to help over 200 seniors without power in the Heights
HOUSTON — About 230 residents who live at the Houston Heights Tower, an independent senior living facility, are without power days after a destructive storm hit the Houston area. On Saturday, many were spotted sitting outside in the shade or on the first floor trying to keep cool. “Oh,...
1 person killed in multi-car, motorcycle accident on Sam Houston Tollway
One person has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and at least three cars on the Sam Houston Tollway. The collision occurred on Beltway 8 as vehicles were traveling eastbound. It was reported at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The right shoulder, right lane and two center lanes...
What to do when facing extended summer power outages
Texas officials say power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city and killed at least four people.The storm knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region as temperatures hover around 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 Celsius). Multiple transmission towers were downed, and thousands of utility workers have headed to the area, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the county’s top elected official.What should you do to stay cool and safe at home when summer power outages prevent you from using fans and air conditioners? Emergency response...
Photo Exhibition Garners International Support to End Suffering of Homeless Companion Animals
A new photography exhibition Exposé of Street Dogs in Houston, Texas recently debuted in London and will be introduced to animal welfare advocates in major cities across the United States later this year. The faces of homeless companion animals fending for themselves and roaming the streets and vacant lots of Houston – the fourth largest city in the United States – serve as focal points of this powerful exhibit.
Rescued Pets Movement seeks donations after storm knocks out portion of facility’s roof
Rescued Pets Movement is seeking help from Houstonians after their facility was damaged during the severe thunderstorms that hit Houston Thursday. STORM RESOURCE INFORMATION: City of Houston opens resource centers for storm recovery. According to its website, the Houston-based nonprofit organization has saved nearly 87,000 animals since it was founded...
Unhealthy air quality levels expected across southeast Texas
HOUSTON — With abundant sunshine and warm and humid temperatures, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day for Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas for Sunday. The atmosphere will be favorable for producing unhealthy levels of ozone pollution. People with respiratory health issues should limit...
Houston rapper Trae tha Truth assists with relief efforts after deadly storm
HOUSTON — The sounds of chainsaws are ringing out across the City of Houston in the hands of one of Houston's well-known hip-hop artists and philanthropists, Trae tha Truth. "Yesterday we did about maybe close to 15 houses and I got a list today of about 30 houses," Trae tha Truth said.
Major disaster declaration: Federal money coming to Texas to help with recovery efforts
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — On Friday, President Joe Biden declared the recent severe weather events in Southeast Texas qualified as a major disaster and made federal funding available for the region's recovery efforts. He ordered federal aid to help the state, tribal and local recovery efforts "in the areas...
Here’s what hit Houston yesterday
The National Weather Service will make final determinations about just what weather phenomenon moved across the Houston are yesterday, but my best guess this morning is that we had a “Derecho” - pronounced Deh-REH-cho (Spanish for “straight”). Let me explain. By definition, a Derecho creates straight...
KPRC 2 News crew intercepts Houston tornado live on TV
HOUSTON – As a line of severe weather moved towards the Houston metro area, the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker was out keeping you updated with live traffic conditions. While driving on U.S. 290 near Cypress on Thursday, KPRC 2 reporter Gage Goulding and photojournalist Adrian Crooks intercepted what would eventually be determined to be an EF-1 tornado.
Janel Prator, Entrepreneur Whose Banana Pudding Spot Was Reviewed By Keith Lee Expands Menu
Janel Prator, the Founder and CEO of The Puddery, a Black-owned dessert shop in Pearland, Texas, has seen her business soar after a glowing review from food critic Keith Lee. Lee’s TikTok review, which described The Puddery’s banana pudding as the best in the world, amassed over 27 million views, propelling the business to new heights.
Crews working to restore around 125 traffic signal outages across the Houston area, TxDOT says
HOUSTON — Thursday's severe storms knocked out power for thousands, including traffic signals across the Houston area. Since the storm, the Texas Department of Transportation said they've been working to clear out roadways and resume normal operations, with the biggest priority being repairing traffic signals. TxDOT has a total...
Half a million residents without power in Harris County as temperatures expected to rise in the 90s
After a deadly storm left half a million residents without power, the Houston area is expected to see temperatures rise to the upper 90s. Here's where those affected can keep cool until power is restored
‘This is not the time:’ Harris County judge, Houston mayor clash during severe weather press conference
HOUSTON – In their first joint press conference to discuss the impact behind Thursday night’s deadly storms, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor John Whitmire appeared to exchange passive-aggressive blows. Both leaders shared a podium Friday morning, along with other city-county leaders and emergency officials to...
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