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State of Texas wants you to report damage from Hurricane Beryl | In English and Spanish
HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl devastated Texas earlier this week when it made landfall as a Category 1 storm. The Houston area is recovering and will be for quite some time. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has a way for residents to report damage to residential, commercial and/or agricultural property through a tool called iSTAT. It stands for Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool. Filling out the form helps to determine the extent of the damage. It also helps identify immediate needs.
HPD: 14-year-old killed in targeted attack in southeast Houston
HOUSTON — Houston police are looking for the person who shot and killed a 14-year-old boy in southeast Houston early this morning. The shooting happened a little after midnight at an apartment complex on Broadway Street just north of Hobby Airport. We're told the suspect left the scene before officers got there.
Search for person of interest underway after sheriff's deputy killed in ambush, sheriff says
HOUSTON — A manhunt is underway after a deputy was killed during an ambush in northeast Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The sheriff identified the deputy as Deputy Fernando Esqueda. He was 28 years old and a five-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, He was also a member of HCSO's Violent Person Task Force which hunts down child rapists, homicide suspects, and other violent offenders.
Why are CenterPoint repair trucks sitting in parking lots? Here's what we found out
HOUSTON — Some KHOU 11 viewers have driven by CenterPoint’s staging sites for out-of-town crews wanting to know why so many trucks were parked and not out in the field doing repair work. So, the KHOU 11 Investigates team did some surveillance work Wednesday at three of the...
Family believes downed power lines sparked fire that destroyed their home
HOUSTON — Downed power lines across Houston in the wake of Beryl have a lot of people concerned about what will happen when the power comes back on. Many have called KHOU 11 News to let us know that they're sparking fires. They're calling 911 and the fire department...
Here's what CenterPoint is saying about its response to Beryl in Houston
HOUSTON — CenterPoint has faced intense scrutiny over its preparation and response to Beryl. On Wednesday, KHOU 11 Investigative Reporter Jeremy Rogalski sat down with the company's vice president of operations to talk about the criticism of their performance. While Darin Carroll declined to give the company a letter...
Beat the heat at these Houston-area splash pads
HOUSTON, Texas — Splash pads are a free, fun way to keep cool in the Greater Houston area, especially amid the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. Discovery Green downtown is one favorite summertime spot for Houston families because it has two places to get wet. Due to the...
Frustration grows with new CenterPoint restoration map
HOUSTON — Frustrations are growing Wednesday, two days after Hurricane Beryl devastated Southeast Texas. Widespread power outages are the cause of many people's concerns. On Tuesday night, CenterPoint released a restoration map that claims to show areas with restored power, but some said the map just isn't right and it's not accurate.
More than a quarter of Houston's traffic lights aren't working properly
HOUSTON — Power remains a major problem two days after Hurricane Beryl. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 1,000 traffic signals across our area were out or damaged. That’s creating dangerous conditions out on the roads. At this point, there's no timetable for repairs, so city and county...
40 patients admitted to NRG Arena 'medical shelter' to ease hospital overcrowding after Beryl, officials say
HOUSTON — Acting Texas Gov. Dan Patrick spoke Tuesday about a medical shelter at NRG Arena. As of Wednesday, officials said it was operational and dozens of patients had been admitted. The facility was set up for 250 patients ready to be discharged from area hospitals but unable to...
Fort Campbell soldier found dead in home was stabbed nearly 70 times, autopsy shows
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee — A Fort Campbell soldier found dead in her home earlier this year died of nearly 70 stab wounds, according to an autopsy report. No arrests have been made in the death of 23-year-old Pfc. Katia Dueñas Aguilar, whose body was found in her Tennessee home in May near the Army post.
Harris County boil water notice map: Check to see if your area is affected
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Boil water notices have been issued for several Harris County communities in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. The Category 1 hurricane caused widespread destruction and power outages across the Southeast Texas region. On Wednesday, Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey provided a link to...
How to keep your pets cool, safe amid power outages
HOUSTON, Texas — As Houstonians enter their third day without power after Hurricane Beryl, many wonder if leaving pets at home in the heat is safe. Just as you shouldn't leave a pet in the car in the heat, it's important to take measures to keep them cool and safe when the power is out at home.
CenterPoint releases new map they said is meant to show restoration progress
HOUSTON — CenterPoint on Tuesday night released an update on power restoration progress in the Houston area in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. They said more than one-third of customers had their power restored within the first 30 hours since Beryl moved through Southeast Texas. They also said they...
250 hospital beds set up at NRG Arena so patients don't have to go home to no power
HOUSTON — City and state officials on Thursday addressed serious issues at Houston hospitals caused by Hurricane Beryl. Acting Texas Governor Dan Patrick said some patients are stuck at hospitals because they can't be released to homes that don't have power. So now the state is sending 25 ambulances to transport patients to NRG Arena. That's where a facility will be set up with 250 hospital beds. Patrick says it'll free up space at hospitals for new patients.
Praying for power | Houston-area residents impacted by May's derecho storm now dealing with the aftermath of Beryl
HOUSTON, Texas — KHOU 11 News watched CenterPoint Energy contractors, including some from as far away as Alabama, roll out from Katy Mills Mall Tuesday morning. Others were staged at two nearby football stadiums as many customers anxiously awaited their arrival in their neighborhoods all over the Houston area.
Travelers beware: Expect long lines at both Houston airports due to storm-related staff shortages
HOUSTON, Minn. — Traffic troubles and long lines may leave to short tempers this week at both Houston airports in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Houston Airports warned travelers who are flying out of Bush Intercontinental or Hobby Airport or picking someone up to leave plenty of time to get there. Street closures, debris in roads and streetlights that aren't working are creating more than the usual traffic headaches.
VERIFY: Yes, The Whataburger app can track where power is restored at their restaurants
HOUSTON — Texas-based Whataburger has several locations open in the Houston area following the passing of Hurricane Beryl. With thousands of people looking for a hot meal, some are using the Whataburger app to find a location that is serving food. A viral post on X says to use the Whataburger app to track where power is getting restored. The KHOU 11 Verify Team reached out to Whataburger to find out if the restaurants on the map that are marked open have power and are serving customers.
Deadly storm hits SE Texas. Here's what we know about the victims
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Hurricane Beryl left its mark across Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. While millions dealt with power outages and extensive damage, other families were dealing with the loss of loved ones. The storm claimed the lives of many people, some from high water, others...
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