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Dickinson High School Cheer team for a successful UCA Camp
Congratulations to our Dickinson High School Cheer team for a successful UCA Camp this year! Congratulations to the following award winners and honorees. 2nd JV Camp Dance, 2nd Varsity Dance, 2nd JV Band Chant, 2nd Varsity Band Chant, 1st JV Overall Gameday, 1st Varsity 1st Overall Gameday, Big Al Mascot Mushy.
The lessons Houston didn’t learn from Hurricane Harvey
Beryl, the first major hurricane of the year, has finally dissipated, but it’s still casting a long shadow in Texas. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than a week after the storm made landfall in the state, more than 100,000 electricity customers still didn’t have power — the vast majority of them in the Houston metropolitan area. Now intense heat and humidity have blanketed the region, leaving many vulnerable residents without the cooling they need to endure the hot, muggy weather with the heat index topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mattress Mack Stands Up for Houston – Slams “Centerpointless”[VIDEO]
As always Mattress Mack steps up for Houston! The same morning Hurricane Beryl made landfall last week, he opened up his Gallery Furniture Showroom floor as a shelter. Gallery Furniture has been functioning as a cooling center and has been providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mack estimates about 15,000 people came to his shelter during the past week! He says, it's the right thing to do!
Beyonce’s Dad, Mathew Knowles, Got Fired Up When Singer Got C+ In Math and Teacher Told Her ‘She’s Not Gonna Do Anything’ as a Musician
Beyoncé‘s rise to superstardom is no accident; it’s deeply intertwined with the unwavering support of her parents. Her dreams were always a priority in her […] Beyonce’s Dad, Mathew Knowles, Got Fired Up When Singer Got C+ In Math and Teacher Told Her ‘She’s Not Gonna Do Anything’ as a Musician
Deputies deploy drones in search for masked gunman after Spring murder
A manhunt is underway in a Spring neighborhood where deputies say one person was shot and killed by a man in a ski mask.Montgomery County sheriff's deputies told neighbors to lock their doors and stay inside in the area of the 300 block of Raypine Drive near the I-45 North Freeway and Rayford Road.According to authorities, multiple gunshots were fired in the area around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday. The victim was found dead in the middle of the road.Deputies said there were many kids around during the shooting, though they didn't mention if anyone else was hurt.Residents were already dealing with...
Mosquito woes post-Hurricane Beryl increase spraying efforts in Missouri City, Brazoria County
MISSOURI CITY, Texas – As if we don’t have enough to deal with post-Hurricane Beryl—mosquitos are making it insufferable. Many residents across the Houston area have seen an uptick in those pesky and annoying insects. In response, Missouri City officials are responding to the situation by increasing...
Kingwood seniors going on 9th day without power as CenterPoint deploys mobile generators
CenterPoint Energy announced Tuesday that it is deploying some of its mobile generation units to Kingwood to help several of the area's senior living facilities.That help could not come soon enough for residents of Ivy Point, an independent living facility for people 55 years old and older, which is still without power, approaching day nine."It's been terrible here," Ted Doyle, one of approximately 200 residents in the facility, said. "My insulin's gone bad because it requires refrigeration. My room was 91 degrees (Monday) night. My sheets were soaking wet from sweat. This has gone on for eight days now. It's...
Man sues Missouri City after becoming paralyzed while in police car during crash that killed 2
One month after a Missouri City police officer slammed into a teen and his mother, killing them, the department is now facing a lawsuit.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 27-year-old Officer Blademir Viveros did not have his emergency lights at the time of the deadly crash.The victims, identified as 53-year-old Angela Stewart, a Houston ISD counselor, and her 16-year-old son Mason Stewart, were hit by the Missouri City police car on June 20 after an officer received a call of a robbery in progress.RELATED: 16-year-old 'died on his birthday' when Missouri City police car hit him and his...
5 suspects detained for stealing generator used to power railroad safety crossing, HPD says
Five people were busted for allegedly stealing a generator used to power a railroad safety crossing in northeast Houston.The Houston Police Department said the incident happened early on Sunday at a crossing on Hirsch near Tidwell.HPD released photos of the arrest on X, formerly known as Twitter.Northeast, Allen PD, Texas DPS and UP RR PD have five suspects detained at 9500 Hirsch. Suspects stole a generator that was being used to run railroad safety crossing. 202 pic.twitter.com/tYs9yGPp33— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 14, 2024 The five suspects have not been identified, and it's unclear whether charges have been filed against them.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.
Residents in Porter subdivision shocked to find CenterPoint didn't know they had no power
PORTER, Texas - What's more frustrating than going a week without power. Finding out as far as CenterPoint is concerned, you don't even exist. "We've been without power since Monday when the storm hit," said Woodridge Forest resident Jessica Burke. Why?. We didn't see any fallen trees in the Porter...
LIST: Distribution sites for food, water, ice or supplies in Houston area
HOUSTON — As Hurricane Beryl recovery continues throughout the Houston area, a lot of people are still struggling after massive power outages shut down businesses and left many people with unexpected expenses and no food for their families. Distribution drives by the city of Houston, the Houston Food Bank...
Montgomery County shifts to debris removal, opening disaster resource centers following Beryl
Montgomery County Commissioners Court meets at 9:30 a.m. every other Tuesday at 501 N. Thompson Road, Conroe. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact) Montgomery County commissioners met in a special session on July 16 to receive an update on disaster aid and cleanup as power continues to be restored to parts of the county.
Houston police await autopsy results in death of woman found on Tidwell Road
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a 63-year-old woman found at 8435 Tidwell Road on Monday afternoon. The identity and cause of death of the woman are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department (HPD). HPD Homicide Division Detectives L. Patterson and N. Henderson reported that HPD patrol officers responded to a report of a deceased person at the address and found the woman unresponsive and covered by multiple blankets. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced her deceased at the scene.
Harris County receives nearly 200 price gouging complaints after Hurricane Beryl disaster
Power isn't the only concern for some local leaders. They're also worried about businesses taking advantage of the Hurricane Beryl disaster.If you're shopping right now, officials want you to keep an eye on how much you're paying."We're talking food, gasoline, water, lodging, and (if) you notice prices are substantially higher than they have been in the past, you should absolutely report that to the county attorney's office," Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said.The Houston area is under a disaster declaration a week after Hurricane Beryl came through. Because of this, businesses aren't allowed to take advantage of the situation.If they...
Browell, Duncan lead winners at North Central Regional event at National Trail Raceway
Brian Browell and Jeremy Duncan led the list of winners at the North Central Region event at National Trail Raceway. The following are Saturday’s final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at National Trail Raceway:. COMPETITION ELIMINATOR. Brian Browell, Lafayette, Ind., ’15...
Houston surrogacy escrow company misappropriated millions to fund owner Dominique Side’s rap career, new records allege
HOUSTON – After weeks of questions surrounding what happened to millions of dollars intended parents put forward to pay their surrogates, an amended lawsuit filed late Monday in Harris County alleges Houston-based surrogacy escrow management company has been misappropriating millions to fund its owner’s rap career and lavish lifestyle.
Jose Altuve ducking out of All-Star Game yet again shows he's scared of Rangers fans
Despite being an elected starter with a 55% of the vote, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has elected to forgo participating in Tuesday's 2024 MLB All-Star Game. In his absence, Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien will get the nod at second base for the American League at Globe Life Field. Twins utility player Willi Castro was also added to the to the AL roster in Altuve's place.
Grocery stores fill up after Hurricane Beryl power outages force Houstonians to throw away their spoiled food
Many residents are packing the grocery store aisles with full carts, hoping to replace the hundreds of dollars worth of food that they had to throw away due to power loss from Hurricane Beryl. When Maria Garza got her power back after a five-day outage, she opened her fridge to...
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