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Downtown storm recovery update for Memorial Day
HOUSTON (CW39) – Storm repair crews are intensifying efforts to replace and stabilize high-rise windows in Downtown over the Memorial Day Weekend. Additional road closures are highlighted on the map and listed below. Pedestrians are still strongly cautioned to avoid the areas where sidewalks and streets are closed to...
Have you noticed the haze in Houston? We have too. Here’s what’s causing it
HOUSTON – If you have been out and about the last couple of days, you probably have noticed all the haze blanketing the Houston area. This haze is actually smoke from wildfires across Mexico and Central America that has drifted north into Southeast Texas. Some of the fires the...
Your guide to voting in the May 28 primary runoff elections
HOUSTON — Voters head to the polls for the May 28 primary runoff elections, setting the stage for the November general elections across the Houston area and the State of Texas. There are several key races that voters are deciding on, including one that involves Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who is taking on opponent David Covey. And for the second time this month, Jarvis Johnson and Molly Cook will go head-to-head, this time to be the Democratic nominee to permanently fill the Texas Senate seat vacated by John Whitmire when he was elected Houston mayor.
Electricians step up to help Cloverleaf woman repair meter damaged by windstorms
HOUSTON, Texas – A Cloverleaf woman is one step closer to having the power restored at her home. Maria Soler, 71, lost power 11 days ago when windstorms hit the area and ripped her utility meter from the side of her house. Soler, a diabetic, said she has struggled...
Here's why you're seeing hazy skies around the Houston area
HOUSTON — Have you noticed hazy skies around the Houston area? What you’re seeing isn’t smog or fog. It’s actually smoke being pushed into the Houston area all the way from Mexico. According to Meteorologist Pat Cavlin, that haze will be with us for much of...
Veterans lead Memorial Day Ruck March
HOUSTON (KIAH)–Many will spend their Memorial Day grilling on the barbeque pit and gathering with family and friends but today is meant for so much more. It’s a day that so many honor and remember those that lost their lives serving this country. Several events across Houston are...
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast for Memorial Day
Dangerous heat is expected on this Memorial Day. There is an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory in effect until 10pm. Feels like temperatures could reach up to 114 degrees. Stay safe in the heat- drink plenty of water, limit outdoor activities and check on loved ones and pets. Later this afternoon/ evening, there is the chance for an isolated shower or storm mainly north and west.
1 dead in fatal crash on SW freeway
A crash on the Southwest Freeway at the West Loop has left at least one person dead. The wreck happened at 5:43 a.m., and led to a complete roadway closure that has since been reopened. The status of those involved is currently unavailable. Initial reports indicate that one vehicle is...
Locations of 3 FEMA recovery centers in SE Texas
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — On Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening three disaster recovery centers in Southeast Texas. They'll open to "provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds that began April 26." Where are the centers?. Harris County. Thomas...
Houston Fire contain an electrical fire at a Spring Branch warehouse
HOUSTON (KIAH) – At approximately 1:56 a.m., a small electrical box located in a warehouse at 4515 S. Pinemont caught fire. The fire spread through the Spring Branch Dillard’s distribution center, and a pallet of food also caught fire. Fortunately, the warehouse was mostly empty at the time...
Houston weather: Excessive heat warning issued for portions of Houston-area
HOUSTON - An excessive heat warning has been issued for several counties in the Houston-area as Mother Nature will certainly be bringing on the heat on Memorial Day. The counties in the excessive heat warning include: Austin, Colorado, Fort Bend, Inland Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Wharton, and Washington County. SUGGESTED: Babbling...
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