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More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
CenterPoint Energy executives roll out resiliency plan after widespread Beryl outages
Dozens of people died after Hurricane Beryl knocked out the lights for more than 2.2 million customers on July 8, many suffering from hyperthermia, or an increase in body temperature, while power outages took weeks to restore. Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the state’s public utilities commission to investigate CenterPoint in the wake of the company’s performance during Beryl.
Robbery suspects sought after holding clerk at gunpoint in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Texas — Three suspects held a clerk at gunpoint and fled with cash from the South 4th Street Grocery on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. when the suspects, whose identities are obscured by hoodies and masks, demanded money from the clerk before escaping on foot into the neighborhood, according to Beaumont Police.
'Keep calling' Red Cross urges Hurricane Beryl victims to return calls back if 311 can't help
Three weeks have passed, and people are still looking for help after Hurricane Beryl damaged homes and put their families in danger. The Red Cross is helping navigate the red tape to get those who need help the services they need.Breanna Maddox told ABC13 that she and her two kids have lived in unsafe conditions for weeks.RELATED: Hurricane Beryl victim assistance: Help with food, shelter and other services"I'm able to keep them on one side of the house, and I'm able to make our meals, hot meals. We do have electricity; I thank God for that," Maddox said.A massive tree...
2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Was In The Market For Its Kickoff
North Texas has had its time of Mother Nature throwing temper tantrums with tornadoes, ice storms, straight line winds, flooding and GRID MIA. But in recent days, it’s been a pretty sweet spot as Houston’s communities are underwater and Oklahoma has been decimated by tornadic devastation courtesy of cold fronts.
There are holes in the NRG Stadium roof, but concerts will go on rain or shine
HOUSTON — The roof of NRG Stadium was heavily damaged by Hurricane Beryl and it won't be repaired for weeks. But, the Zach Bryan concert will go on as planned on Saturday. There are, however, things fans need to know before they go. It's the latest twist in the...
Who owns rig that’s spilling natural gas condensate into Gulf of Mexico near Galveston?
GALVESTON, Texas – For at least two weeks, natural gas condensate has been spilling into the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Galveston. There’s no end in sight. Word of the spill started spreading on social media after local fisherman spotted the oil sheen in the water, roughly 12 miles directly out from Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula.
Suspect takes off in pickup truck after 16-year-old hurt in shooting, HPD says
A 16-year-old was injured by shots fired in southwest Houston on Friday, according to police.Houston Police Department officers are investigating the shooting in the 6300 block of Ashcroft Drive.Police said the teen was taken to the hospital and is stable.The suspect allegedly took off in a blue pickup truck.How the incident took place is still unclear.South Gessner officers are at a shooting scene 6300 Ashcroft. 16 year old male transported in stable condition. Suspects fled in a blue pickup. 202 pic.twitter.com/ZEpFEIEwNY— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 26, 2024 Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details.
League City Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Man who Assaulted a Woman
LEAGUE CITY, TX – According to the League City Police Department, assistance is requested to identify an assault suspect. Detective Upp seeks help in identifying a Hispanic male in his 20s or 30s with black hair and a beard, who allegedly assaulted a female in the Briarglen subdivision at approximately 6:30 p.m. If you recognize this individual, please contact Detective Upp at 281-554-1869.
Judge sets $90,000 bond for 18-year-old mother accused of dumping baby in dumpster
The 18-year-old mother accused of placing her newborn baby in a plastic bag and throwing him in a dumpster appeared in court Friday.Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam, charged with abandoning a child, was issued a $90,000 bond.A video from Sunday shows the newborn getting rescued, and it's breaking people's hearts.First responders can be seen with now-known baby Gabriel. They place him in blankets after taking him out of a trash bag.SEE MORE: Video shows EMS rescuing newborn abandoned in dumpster near SW Houston apartment complexA newborn boy was rescued after being left in a dumpster behind an apartment complex on Dashwood Drive in...
Santa Fe High School shooting: Six years later, civil trial set to start as criminal case remains on hold
A range of victims and witnesses are expected to testify in the civil case against accused shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis and his parents. Evidence related to the 2018 shooting will be made public for the first time. Victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting will soon get their day in...
Boyfriend arrested after woman’s body is found hanged at Texas marina
LEAGUE CITY, Texas (TCN) -- Police recently arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of his 30-year-old girlfriend, who was found hanged at a marina dock nearly two months ago. On May 31, the League City Police Department received reports of a woman’s lifeless body hanging by a rope from a dock. Officers responded to the scene, where they found the female victim deceased. Investigators suspect foul play in the death of the victim, identified by KTRK-TV as Giselle Salazar-Tapia. According to the news source, police observed one of...
Texas City police arrest suspected child predator Anthony Alvarado on several charges
Suspected child predator Anthony Alvarado, 42, was arrested in Texas City on several charges.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.According to the Texas City Police Department, Alvarado is charged with three counts of indecency with a child and three counts of child endangerment.He was also charged with unserved bond conditions and outstanding municipal warrants from Texas City.Alvardo is currently in the Galveston County Jail with bonds totaling $213,270.ABC13 has contacted the police to obtain more details about the charges and the arrest and is waiting to hear back.
Port Arthur man indicted two years after being arrested for fatal crash
BEAUMONT, Texas — A Port Arthur man is being indicted two years after he was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. Christopher Henry James was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter in 2022 after a crash that killed Port Arthur city employee James Addison, 47. Addison was struck and...
Investigation launched into Conroe animal shelter after three-month-old puppy chews off its own leg
At the shelter, Casey was only given over the counter medication to treat the pain before he was taken to a veterinary hospital in Navasota. Information about Casey and other allegations about the animal shelter were the subject of a memo sent to councilmembers by former Police Chief Jeff Christy.
Man Found Dead in Houston Identified as Homicide Victim
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating the death of a man found at 702 Girard Street on Wednesday night. The man has been identified as 56-year-old Damon Spiller, according to the Houston Police Department (HPD). HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Stroble and Detective K. Collier reported that HPD patrol officers and Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the address regarding an unresponsive man found in a residence. The Houston Fire Department pronounced Spiller deceased with no apparent signs to indicate the cause of death at that time.
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