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Health officials urge precautions as mosquito activity spikes in Texas
SAN ANTONIO - Following this week's heavy rains, an unwelcome consequence has emerged: a surge in mosquito activity. Alongside the increased presence of these pests, there has been a concerning rise in mosquito-borne diseases, including the West Nile Virus. The Texas Department of State Health Services has yet to release...
Low weekend rain chances, summer heat returns Monday in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS – It has been a more overcast day for a lot of North Texas, and that has certainly kept temps "cooler" than normal for this time of year, but the clouds haven't produced much of any rain here in North Texas. The rain has been more abundant to the south and east and this trend will likely continue overnight.The clouds will linger overnight, especially to the east, but rain chances remain at 20% or less.Severe weather is not expected. And these rain chances (as low as they may be) are coming to an end.As rain and clouds begin to clear out, temperatures start to rebound closer to normal (which is 97° for us in late July/early August). As high pressure takes over our weather story next week, clouds will clear and temps will be HOT again. We haven't topped out in the triple digits since July 16th, and that will likely change by mid/late week next week.
Where's my $750 FEMA check? ABC13 asking questions weeks after Beryl
Where's my check, FEMA?You are not alone if you are waiting for your $750 FEMA Disaster Assistance check.Unfortunately, FEMA officials told ABC13 they were aware of the delays but couldn't say when people would receive their $750.FEMA representatives said each application must be reviewed individually, and there is no set time for the agency to approve or deny it.Officials said they would contact applicants by mail, e-mail, or text to let them know if they were approved, so keep looking for that correspondence from FEMA.PREVIOUS STORY: Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aidYou can...
Multiple lawsuits filed against CenterPoint over power outage failures
(The Center Square) – Multiple lawsuits have been filed against CenterPoint Energy, including three this week, over power outage failures in southeast Texas after Hurricane Beryl hit on July 8 and it took 12 days to restore power to customers who were able to receive it. Gov. Greg Abbott demanded that CenterPoint meet a list of requirements by July 31. The Public Utility Commission and the Texas legislature also launched an investigation. The PUC held its first public meeting on the issue Thursday; next month...
DroneTogether Franchise Ready to Take Flight Nationwide
Summertime is a busy period for Scott Zimmerman and his Texas-based DroneTogether franchise. He runs 63 camps in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas throughout June and July with hundreds of students ages 4 to 18 enrolled. At the same time, DroneTogether lines up instructors and registers thousands of students...
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...
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