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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...
Houston stabbing: Woman kills man after physical altercation, police say
HOUSTON - An on-again, off-again relationship turned deadly after an altercation ended with a stabbing in south Houston. According to HPD Commander Chaney, officers were called to a cutting in progress in the 4700 block of Wenda Street at Cullen Park Apartments. When authorities arrived, they learned a man and...
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...
'Texans on a Mission' saves homeowners thousands by offering free tree clean up
HOUSTON - Cleanup efforts are underway after this week’s storm wreaked havoc across Houston. Now, one group of men is helping by cutting down trees that fell from the storm for free. "Jesus went to meet people in need and that’s what we do," said Marcell Hunt, the unit...
Houston leaders work to help over 200 seniors without power at independent living facility 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...
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.
Update on tornadoes in Houston area, heat safety
The National Weather Service has released the official information on the Cypress and Pine Island tornadoes. FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro gives a more in-depth explanation and discusses staying safe in the heat.
Severe weather tears through the south, NWS explains storm system
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Severe storms swept across the south Thursday leaving a path of destruction. Texas and Louisiana saw damage after the storm. Houston, Texas was hit particularly hard by the system. Intense winds, widespread power outages, and piles of debris are impacting hundreds of thousands of people. While severe thunderstorms are nothing out of the ordinary this time of year, experts say it is less common to see wind speeds of 80 miles per hour or higher associated with a thunderstorm.
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...
Gov. Abbott amends disaster declaration following deadly severe storms in Houston
HOUSTON — Gov. Abbott amended a disaster declaration issued last month to include the destructive and deadly storms that moved through the Houston area Thursday. Thursday's storm knocked out power, damaged structures and scattered debris everywhere. At least four people were killed. Abbott issued a disaster declaration following severe...
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