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‘Come and get this trash’: Garbage-filled SE Houston apartment complex files foreclosure after resident complaints
HOUSTON, Texas – The Arlington Place Apartments on Edgebrook Drive, the center of multiple KPRC 2 reports, has filed for foreclosure. According to the Harris County Clerk’s Office, the foreclosure was filed on Tuesday, July 16th. The sale of the complex is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6. For...
3 Houston area residents file lawsuit against CenterPoint after Beryl outages spoil all the food in their refrigerators
HOUSTON – In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, new details are surfacing involving a lawsuit where several private citizens are suing CenterPoint Energy for loss, pain and suffering during and after the storm. Its a familiar story we’ve been hearing since Beryl, no power leading to pounds and pounds...
Mobile Alabama Power lineman reacts to ‘aggressive’ Houston residents
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Several crews from the Alabama Power Mobile division were sent over to Houston to help restore power for several residents impacted by Beryl. Beryl knocked out power for nearly three million people in the Houston area, and with summer in full swing, thousands are still without power and are losing their […]
Houston man dealing with roof damage from Hurricane Beryl dropped from insurance company
HOUSTON – A northeast Houston man is considering taking out a loan to rebuild his roof after his insurance dropped him. Wilburt Cooper said his insurance company, Conifer, based in Michigan, dropped him after he refused to get a new roof. “They told me to put a new roof...
FEMA Ramps Up Aid for Hurricane Beryl Survivors in Houston, President Biden Expands Federal Assistance
As Houston residents grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, FEMA has stepped in to offer guidance and assistance to those hit hardest by the storm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency clarified the application process for disaster aid, seeking to allay frustrations among community members whose claims were initially denied or not fully understood. Notable was the plight of residents at Northeast Pines Apartment Complex in Humble, where electricity outages in sweltering heat compounded the hurricane's toll. "I tried to go to FEMA.gov, and I couldn't get through." Art Montoya, a local resident whose roommate relies on electrically powered medical equipment, told FOX 26 Houston. FEMA has urged those who have faced similar challenges to provide additional information, such as damage appraisal and inventory of personal property losses, to better assist in processing their applications.
The 10 Times When Texans Should Call 311 & Not 911
From Houston, TX to El Paso, TX, across every tiny town in The Lone Star State, 911 operators determine the course of action needed when there's a citizen is having an emergency. But what if it's not an emergency?. 911 is the number we drill into our kids' heads and...
Big In Texas: The Largest Mall In The Lone Star State Is Enormous
Have you been to the mall so big you could absolutely get lost in it?. Texas does everything bigger and better and that's why we've been featuring things that are "Big In Texas". Now when it comes to shopping, Texas went beyond big and ventured into enormous territory. Our winner is more than a mall, it's practically a city all by itself.
Houston Daycare Sued for Leaving 4-Year Old in Hot Van
Buttonlawfirm.com reports that Star Kiddos Center is accused of endangering a 4-year-old son’s life by leaving him unattended in a hot van for approximately two hours. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Brandy Jones and highlights violations of daycare safety laws and the facility's subsequent mishandling of the incident.
Frustrations and Relief: Houstonians navigate FEMA assistance post-Beryl
HOUSTON - Residents of Houston continue to seek disaster assistance following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, as local FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opened their doors this week to address community needs. Applicants who did not receive immediate acceptance for aid met with FEMA representatives in person at these centers. SUGGESTED:...
Houston officials extend disaster declaration as recovery continues after Hurricane Beryl
Houston officials on Monday extended the city’s disaster declaration as the region continues to recover one week after Hurricane Beryl knocked out power for millions. After a nearly 15-minute-long meeting Monday afternoon, Houston City Council voted unanimously to extend the disaster declaration until July 2025. According to the city, this will help clear the way for officials to continue focusing on storm recovery efforts, allowing the city to issue “emergency purchase orders, and other city business items that may be necessary during a disaster,” according to Brent Taylor, a spokesman with the Houston Office of Emergency Management.
Power knocked out to Houston homes 2nd time but not because of weather
A group of townhomes in the Houston Museum District are dealing with a second round of power outages, but this time it isn't due to weather.Residents on Barkdull Street told ABC13 that a week after their lights came back on, a moving company knocked them out again."The wire was captured by the top of the truck and then wrapped underneath the hitch area of the truck," Wayne Thompson, who lives nearby, said.Thompson took a cellphone video showing the mangled mess and the snapped utility pole caused by the crash.The 18-wheeler belongs to Bravo Moving Company. A spokesperson told ABC13 that...
Houston Housing Authority offering variety of aid for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) — An organization dedicated to helping people find affordable homes is now helping storm victims. The Houston Housing Authority is hosting resource distribution events on Wednesday and Thursday at three locations where they’ll offer people impacted by Hurricane Beryl free food, water, ice, fresh produce, and cleaning and sanitizing supplies.
Woman found dead in suspected heat death in condo in post-Hurricane Beryl Houston
HOUSTON (KHOU) - A heartbreaking discovery in Houston days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the city and knocked out power to millions. Firefighters found the body of a woman Tuesday in a unit that did not have electricity. Authorities suspect she died from the sweltering heat. Debris from Hurricane Beryl...
3 in 10 Houstonians Considering Houston Exit
Houston — Concerns over future severe storms have some Houstonians considering leaving Houston, according to a 2023 University of Houston survey. “I have heard from colleagues that they want to leave Houston and go back to Miami because of them losing power here,” Jason Craul, who moved from Miami five years ago, said to ABC 13. […] The post 3 in 10 Houstonians Considering Houston Exit appeared first on 93Q Country.
Hurricane Beryl recovery fund established
Houston area residents hit hard by the recent hurricane, could soon get some much-needed relief. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently joined with United Way of Greater Houston to announce the establishment of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. This fund aims to provide emergency financial assistance, home repairs, and other resources to low-to-moderate-income families, specifically targeting the most vulnerable residents in Houston, as well as Harris, Waller, Montgomery, and Fort Bend Counties. Those without home insurance will also be eligible for aid.
CenterPoint CEO faces backlash over photo amid Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts in Houston
As the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl continues to leave some Houstonians without power, the CEO of CenterPoint Energy has come under fire for a recent photo. The image, posted by the Houston Chronicle, shows CEO Jason Wells in front of a thermostat set to 70°F, sparking outrage among people who have endured a week without electricity amidst soaring temperatures and heat advisories.
Political endorsements take Americans by surprise
HOUSTON - Teamsters' President Sean O’Brien, who represents over 1.3 million union members and appeared on the Republican National Convention stage, shocked the country. He talked about how Republicans were there for union workers and the Democrats lacked action. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app...
Airbnb.org offering FREE, temporary housing for Houston residents displaced by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON – It’s been a week since Hurricane Beryl roared through southeast Texas, knocking down trees, tearing down powerlines, and causing millions of Houston residents to be without electricity. Some residents still have not fully recovered and don’t have their lights back on. GOOD NEWS: Power restored...
Beryl storm debris pickup: Updates from Houston, Harris and other nearby counties
HOUSTON — The Texas A&M Forest Service estimates that Hurricane Beryl's Category winds impacted 50% of Houston’s urbanized area tree coverage. No matter where you drive in Houston and nearby cities, you're bound to see piles of tree branches, limbs, stumps and other storm debris. It's expected to...
Mike Miles moved Texas school funds to Colorado through a possible shell corporation without a paper trail
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles claims to be a financial wizard. But controversy has followed the former military man-turned-school administrator to nearly every Texas school district he’s served. In 2012, he was hired by the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), only to be ousted by a majority of the school board three years later after an investigation showed Miles violated district policies.
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