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SEVEN YEARS AGO: Hurricane Harvey makes landfall on the middle Texas Coast
It’s a storm many South Texans won’t soon forget: Hurricane Harvey. The powerful storm made landfall seven years ago on Aug. 25, 2017, near Rockport, Texas. Harvey would go on to dump historic flooding rains after stalling over South and Southeast Texas for a few days, as well as produce high winds and storm surge along the coast.
More Presidents Came From Texas Than What You Think
Texas is a vast state with lots of political figures, but we've had fewer U.S. presidents come from the state than some would think. While a ton of presidents haven't come from Texas, we have still produced a decent amount, considering only 21 states have produced a president. Some of which can only claim one.
Plenty of heat with isolated rain chances Sunday
HOUSTON – Sunday is mostly to partly sunny but there is a chance for isolated showers and storms. Now let’s talk temperatures - the heat isn’t going anywhere Sunday highs still climb into the mid and upper 90s with feels-temperatures around 100. Pattern Change:. Rain chances will...
TxDOT launches Drunk Driving Campaign ahead of Labor Day Weekend
HOUSTON (KIAH) – Labor Day weekend has begun, a time to celebrate the end of summer with friends. Although this weekend is supposed to be a relaxing occasion, we want to make sure everyone is drinking responsibly and being safe. That’s why Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching their annual “Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign. Houston Police did a simulation to show the dangers of drunk driving.
Former Friendswood PD Chief Robert 'Bob' Wieners dies
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas — Former Friendswood police chief Robert ‘Bob’ Wieners, who served in the city for nearly a quarter century, has died, according to a post on social media made by the city on Saturday. A memorial was set up outside the Friendswood Police Department at 1600...
16 state coalition sues Biden administration to block amnesty plan
(The Center Square) – A 16-state coalition led by Texas has sued the Biden administration to stop a widespread amnesty plan from going into effect. They did so two months after President Joe Biden announced the plan designed to fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living […]
Man found shot to death near Mission Bend, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The search is on for the suspect or suspects who shot and killed a man at an apartment complex near the Mission Bend area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The ma, who is believed to be approximately 40 years old, was found in...
Days-old red river hog piglet dies at Houston Zoo after being attacked by another hog, zoo announces
HOUSTON — The Houston Zoo shared some sad news Sunday morning -- its days-old red river hog piglet has died after it was attacked by another hog in the group. "In the wild, such aggression can occur as animals establish social hierarchies," the zoo explained in a post. "Our team is monitoring the hog family. Thanks for your support."
KHOU 11, their families and volunteers helped pack food for kids in Backpack Buddy program
HOUSTON — On Saturday morning, our KHOU 11 team, their families and other volunteers were at the Houston Food Bank helping pack dozens of bags of food for kids. It's part of our partnership with the Backpack Buddy program. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to provide weekend meals for over 15,000 local students.
Man found deceased in main lanes of the Southwest Freeway
HOUSTON, TX – A man was found dead after being found in the main lanes of the Southwest Freeway Friday night. The man was found around 10:30 p.m. Friday night on the inbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway just before the Bissonnet exit. According to police, they are not...
Firefighter transported to hospital for heat exhaustion during auto shop fire
HOUSTON, TX – A firefighter was transported to the hospital after suffering heat exhaustion during an auto shop fire Friday night. The fire started around 3 a.m. in the 9200 block of Clarkcrest. According to the Houston Fire Department, a car inside the shop caught fire but it was...
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