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5 dead from destructive Houston stormsFox - 4 Dallas-Fort Worth - TV1 DAY AGO
HISD, Cy Fair ISD and Spring Branch ISD give updates on status of their schoolsKHOU16 HOURS AGO
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Awkward interaction between Mayor Whitmire, Lina HildagoFox - 26 Houston - TV1 DAY AGO
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HISD, Cy Fair ISD and Spring Branch ISD give updates on status of their schools
HOUSTON — Several school districts canceled classes on Friday after a powerful and deadly storm moved through the Houston area Thursday. Several schools had damage and lost power. Crews worked through the weekend to assess the damage and restore power. We’re keeping tabs on where districts stand on students returning on Monday.
Houston power outages: Storm leaves vulnerable residents in the dark
HUMBLE, Texas - In the aftermath of the recent storm that ravaged parts of Houston, hundreds of thousands have found themselves without power. Among them are vulnerable residents with critical health needs, including those reliant on electricity to power lifesaving medical devices. Sherry Johnson, a resident of Humble, is one...
When will the power be back on? CenterPoint gives Saturday update, saying they're working to have most customers up by Wednesday
HOUSTON — CenterPoint Energy gave an update on Saturday on efforts to restore power to the hundreds of thousands of customers still in the dark. CenterPoint said that as of 10:30 a.m., more than 82% of their customers have power. That’s around 2.3 million customers. They also said more than 400,000 customers have had power restored since Thursday’s storms. Right now, PowerOutage.us is showing 535,007 CenterPoint customers still without power.
Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm
HOUSTON (AP) — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and scorching temperatures that could pose health risks.
Verbal fight turns fatal after woman stabs man at southeast Houston apartment complex
Investigators said the incident involved a man and woman who were in an on-and-off dating relationship. Due to the injuries sustained by both parties, officials are still unclear on who started the fight.
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
Man shot in leg during robbery in SW Houston, police say
A man was shot in the leg during a robbery in southwest Houston after handing over his wallet to the robber. The incident happened in the 8300 block of Williamcrest at 10:30 p.m. The victim was working on appliances in an industrial area when he was approached by the robber,...
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...
FOX 26 Houston Weather Forecast
Yesterday's ferocious line of storms produced winds near 100 mph right through downtown Houston. Two EF-1 tornadoes have also been confirmed, 110 mph tornado in Cypress and an EF-1 tornado just SW of Waller. The event is being called a "Derecho" because the intense line of storms stayed together for hundreds of miles producing severe wind gusts around hurricane force. Showers will come to an end tonight. But keep in mind flooding still occurring around the Brazos, Trinity & San Jacinto rivers due to all the recent rain. Our weather pattern this weekend and next week will shift to a hotter and drier one with heat index values climbing to triple digits next week. This will have big impacts on those without power so stay safe! Get the latest updates on storm cleanup, closings and weather where you live by checking out our smart tv app Fox Local!
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.
Missing Aniya Coleman-Buckley: 17-year-old last seen in Humble
HUMBLE, Texas - The Humble Police Department is asking for help locating a missing teenage girl who was last seen Saturday morning. According to officials, 17-year-old Aniya Coleman-Buckley was last seen in the 9800 block of J M Hester Road around 10 a.m. She is described as five-feet tall with...
Houston Braces for Severe Thunderstorms, Advised to Exercise Caution Amid Unsettled Weather
With severe weather on the horizon, Houstonians are gearing up for what seems like an extended dance with thunderstorms and potentially dangerous conditions. According to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are 'likely' this afternoon, carrying a risk of turning severe. With winds picking in strength, residents are advised to practice caution. The NWS puts the chance of precipitation at a steadfast 70%, and Houston can expect temperatures to hover around a humid 81 degrees.
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