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HOUSTON — As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, nearly 1.9 million CenterPoint customers still didn't have power thanks to Hurricane Beryl. With food in the fridge going bad and non-perishables running low, people who are desperate for a hot meal have been driving around looking for fast-food restaurants that are open. If they get lucky and find one, they might have to wait in a long line of cars.
President Biden approves federal emergency disaster declaration for Texas
HOUSTON — President Joe Biden has granted a Texas request for a federal emergency disaster declaration through FEMA to cover Hurricane Beryl recovery costs and help storm victims. Acting Texas Governor Dan Patrick issued this statement today following a phone call with President Biden:. “I have just spoken with...
Kroger reopens gas stations, other stores open Wednesday in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl hit the greater Houston area Monday bring with it torrential rain, damaging winds and left millions without power. After the storm, many took to their neighborhood apps and Facebook groups to find out what stores were open. We've compiled a list of some in the area.
Galveston mayor: City, county, UTMB phone systems down; extensive damage, but no deaths or serious injuries on island
GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston Mayor Craig Brown said about 70% of the island, or 35,000 customers, were still without power on Tuesday after taking a hit from the dirty side of Hurricane Beryl. CenterPoint told Brown that their goal is to have power to the island restored by Wednesday.
Will insurance cover spoiled food from power outages?
HOUSTON — Did your power go out from Hurricane Beryl? You could be eligible for food replacement if you had to clean out spoiled food from your refrigerator or freezer because of power outages. Check your homeowners' insurance or renters' insurance policy. Under certain circumstances, some insurance policies will...
Fort Bend County in ‘recovery mode’ after Beryl, preparing for debris collection, officials say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — In Beryl’s wake, Fort Bend County leaders provided an update Monday evening on storm damage and recovery efforts. In just one example of the storm’s power, County Judge KP George said an apartment complex in Rosenberg partially collapsed due to the storm, displacing nearly 40 residents who were relocated to a shelter at the city’s fairgrounds.
Boil water notice issued for Harris County FWSD 45 customers
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County FWSD 45 issued a boil water notice Monday night after a water outage was caused by power loss. That covers an area in north Harris County that services residents in the Southbrook subdivision in the Greenspoint area. Customers there should boil any water...
TRA: Lake Livingston Dam repairs completed over a week after potential failure watch was issued
LIVINGSTON, Texas — Lake Livingston Dam repairs are now complete as of Sunday, according to the Trinity River Authority. The repairs were initially slated to be completed Monday, July 8. Repairs were completed and tested on Sunday, July 7, before Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Southeast Texas. This comes...
Oak Forest residents clean up damage from Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON — Like many neighborhoods across the Houston area, Oak Forest is a mess after Hurricane Beryl blew through Monday. Trees are down, debris is all over the place and power is out. "We got the tornado warning at about five something this morning and heard the wind. Heard...
HPD officer shot on northwest side, suspect detained
HOUSTON — A Houston police officer was shot Monday on the northwest side. The Houston Police Department said it happened around 8 p.m. along Hollister Street just off the Northwest Freeway north of West Tidwell Road. According to police, the incident began when HPD got a call just before...
CenterPoint admits thousands of out-of-town repair crews weren't staged in the Houston area ahead of Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON — If you’ve been looking for a fleet of power repair trucks and haven’t been able to find them in Houston, there’s a reason. Most out-of-town crews are not yet in Houston to begin repairing the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. A CenterPoint spokesperson...
Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl: Here's why Houston's streets flood
HOUSTON — After Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday morning, power outages and flooding continues to impact millions of residents in Houston and surrounding areas. At a news conference, city officials provided some insight on why Houston's streets are prone to flooding. Why do Houston's...
'We are in an emergency' | Houston Mayor Whitmire, other leaders urge people to stay off roads
HOUSTON — As Beryl was moving out of the Houston area Monday, Mayor John Whitmire and other city leaders assessed the damage and pleaded with people to stay where they were. The storm, which came ashore near Matagorda as a Cat. 1 hurricane and moved right through the city, left more than 2 million CenterPoint customers in the dark, flooded roads and left at least two people dead.
73-year-old grandmother dies after tree crashes through north Harris Co. home during Hurricane Beryl
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A 73-year-old woman died after a tree fell into her home on Monday in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. EDITOR'S NOTE: Precinct Four constable deputies originally reported the woman was 74. Family told KHOU 11 News she...
When will power be restored in Houston? CenterPoint gives update after Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl knocked out power to more than 3 million customers in the Greater Houston area on Monday, most of them with CenterPoint. Power companies and city leaders said it will be a multi-day outage for most customers because the damage is extensive and widespread. In an...
Woman injured when roof collapses in north Houston
HOUSTON — As Beryl approaches Houston, the storm's outer rain bands have already damaged at least one home. In Houston's Near Northside neighborhood, a woman was injured when rain caused the ceiling of her house to cave in and fall on her. Martha Kilpatrick and her family were left...
Houston hospitals, clinics cutting back on some services on Monday due to Beryl
HOUSTON — With Beryl roaring toward the Texas coast, several Houston outpatient medical facilities and other locations are cutting back on operations and services on Monday, July 8. All area hospitals will remain open for emergencies. Memorial Hermann. Due to emergent weather conditions, some Memorial Hermann locations will open...
Houston garbage, recycling, yard and tree waste pickup suspended Monday due to Beryl
HOUSTON — The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department announced service interruptions for Monday, July 8, due to Beryl’s expected high winds and heavy rain. All services will be suspended, including storm debris operations, garbage, recycling, yard and tree waste collections. Residents are advised to secure their...
Beryl treated as Category 2 hurricane in Fort Bend County. Here's why
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Officials in Fort Bend County are bracing for Tropical Storm Beryl's impact as the area is expected to be among the hardest hit by the storm. The tropical storm is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane as it makes landfall overnight, with winds between 74 and 95 mph, according to KHOU 11's weather team. Fort Bend officials are takaing preparations to the next level.
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