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Your photos and videos of Friday flooding around the Houston area
HOUSTON — Another round of storms brought 3 to 7 inches of rain to some parts of Southeast Texas Friday morning, leading to high-water spots on roadways and flooding in neighborhoods. Multiple Flash Flood Warnings were issued for Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston counties starting just after...
Study Finds 2 Texas Cities to be the Dirtiest In The Country
A recent study found two Texas cities were among the filthiest in the United States. This is one of those cases in which I have to ask that you not shoot the messenger. I didn’t conduct the study; I’m merely reporting on it. And yes, it pains me when I have to share anything negative about my beloved Lone Star State.
President of nation's second-largest teachers union says Gov. Abbott is 'defunding' public schools
DALLAS — When we sat down with the President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), she didn’t hold back when discussing the state of public schools in Texas, in general, and in Houston, specifically. Randi Weingarten says Governor Greg Abbott is “defunding” public schools, and she points...
State of Texas: Harris sends a message in Houston, amid criticism from state leaders
In Houston Thursday, Harris delivered the keynote address at the American Federation of Teachers National Convention — the nation's largest teachers union — and made her pitch to thousands in a key voting block for Democrats.
Houston weather: Flash Flood Warnings expired for Harris, Fort Bend County, July 26
HOUSTON - Flood warnings and watches continue to be in effect for Houston-area counties on Friday as heavy rain rolls across the area. According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Warning was issued for Northeastern Polk County until 12:45 p.m. The warning was extended for Northeastern Fort Bend...
Houston woman 'trying to hold on,' cannot afford to remove tree downed by Beryl and could lose home
A woman in southeast Houston said she may be pushed out of her home due to damage from Hurricane Beryl.Breanna Maddox told ABC13 that the storm knocked down a tree that has been lying on her roof for nearly three weeks. She said she doesn't have the money to pay for its removal."I was standing right there when it fell in," Maddox recalled.The nightmare situation has only gotten worse, according to Maddox. Now, with all the rain we've been getting, she has water leaking into her home.When ABC13 asked Maddox if she felt safe in her home, she said, "No,...
8 homes evacuated due to large sinkhole near townhomes after underground cistern collapsed because of rain in W. Houston
HOUSTON – Multiple homes were evacuated for precautionary measures after an underground cistern collapsed, causing a large sinkhole in west Houston Saturday morning. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Sutherland Terrace Place around 8:30 a.m., according to Captain Beau Moreno of the Houston Fire Department. Officials say...
No bond reduction for former Houston city manager charged in contract scandal
HOUSTON, Texas – The former Houston city manager at the center of a contract corruption scandal exposed by KPRC 2′s Amy Davis faced a judge Thursday regarding her new felony charge. Patrece Lee, who has been charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, abuse of official capacity and...
Frustrations mount for Pearland tenants at the Villas of Shadow Creek in wake of Hurricane Beryl
PEARLAND, Texas - It has been almost three weeks since Hurricane Beryl struck Houston, and tenants at Pearland's Villas of Shadow Creek Apartments are still facing the storm's severe repercussions. The aftermath has been marred by leaking ceilings and the spread of mold, leading to increasing tenant exasperation. Tyeisha Jones,...
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