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Constable Canine "Lanzo" Takes Down Suspect After Vehicle Chase on Tomball Parkway
Source: Facebook/Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Constable Canine "Lanzo" nabbed a suspect following a brief but intense pursuit. Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office tried to pull over a stolen vehicle on May 15, in the 24700 block of Tomball Parkway. The driver, later identified as Brandon Jaramillo, wasn't having any of it and decided to make a run for it, barreling down the roadway. The chase was on but didn't last long before the deputies brought it to a halt. Yet, Jaramillo bolted from the car on foot and dove into a nearby wooded sanctuary.
Mom of 4 moving SUV during storm among at least 7 killed during Thursday's severe weather
The mother's family said she was supposed to be at her son's elementary school graduation this weekend. Meanwhile, another mother and her daughter are safe but still suffered a loss - her unborn baby.
HISD says goal is to get students back to school on Monday, but power outages could delay that
HOUSTON — Schools all across Houston ISD were either damaged or without power. Classes were canceled on Friday and on Saturday, Superintendent Mike Miles gave an update on the condition of schools and when students will return. Miles held the news conference at Sinclair Elementary in the Heights, one...
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.
At least 4 dead in Houston as severe weather slams area, city confirms
HOUSTON — City of Houston officials said at least four people were killed Thursday as severe weather slammed Southeast Texas. It's unclear how the people died, but powerlines and trees were knocked down across the city, causing major traffic issues and dangerous conditions in many neighborhoods. The storms raced...
Houston weather: Cypress community bands together after tornado
CYPRESS, Texas - Residents of the Harbor Gates at Heritage neighborhood in Cypress were caught by surprise when an EF-1 tornado, confirmed by the National Weather Service, hit the area with wind speeds reaching up to 110 miles per hour. "All of a sudden it got real dark so we...
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...
Tornado Warnings in Houston area: How to protect yourself and your family
HOUSTON — The Houston area is getting hit with severe storms tonight. During the storms, there were active tornado warnings. Below is information from Chief Meteorologist David Paul on how to stay safe in a tornado. ___________________________. In Houston, tornadoes can happen at any time of day, during any...
Houston Unites for Cleanup and Heat Relief After Deadly Storm Kills Seven as Federal Aid is Announced
As Houstonians grapple with the devastating aftermath of last Thursday's severe thunderstorm, crews and volunteers come together in a bid to restore normalcy in the wake of destruction that claimed at least seven lives and has left over half a million residents without power. Amid the strenuous clean-up efforts, the city braces for a new challenge—escalating temperatures coupled with lingering power outages that put vulnerable populations at risk for heat-related illnesses, as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
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...
Intense storm hammers the Heights causing extensive damage, power outages and one death
HOUSTON — Thursday night’s deadly storms in the Greater Houston area caused massive damage in the Heights. Jeff Baker told KHOU 11 News that a wood frame of what was set to become a townhome collapsed due to strong winds and heavy rain. “It was a loud noise....
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