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'2 acres of disaster' left at Montgomery County sanctuary for older, sick dogs, founder says
Priyanka Johri, Pure Mutts Animal Sanctuary owner, stepped out of her South Montgomery County home where her nonprofit for sick dogs operates to find "two acres of disaster" after Hurricane Beryl.
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...
Entergy Power Restoration July 10 Update for Montgomery County area
The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shared the following update from Entergy on Wednesday, July 10 at 12:24pm:. Entergy Texas storm crews made significant progress on Tuesday after heavy rain and strong winds from Hurricane Beryl caused widespread outages across the area. As of 7:30 p.m., approximately 189,000 customers are without power, down from a peak of more than 252,000 customers without power on Monday.
Distribution Site with water, ice, and food supplies opens today at Woodforest Stadium
Today, on Wednesday, July 10 starting at 9 a.m. a distribution site will open to provide water, ice, and food supplies at Woodforest Stadium, 19115 David Memorial Dr., Shenandoah, TX. The distribution site will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. Additional distribution sites have been...
7 deaths confirmed in Hurricane Beryl's destructive path in Houston and surrounding areas
As Houston and surrounding communities continue clearing out the debris left behind by Hurricane Beryl, some families are left grieving.In its path, Beryl caused more than just destruction, killing at least seven people.Four of the deaths occurred in Harris County. Among the victims is an HPD employee who drowned while on his way to work.The other Harris County deaths were blamed on downed trees. One was in Atascocita, where officials say a tree fell on a one-story home, killing a man. The other death happened at a home in Ponderosa Forest near IH-45 and FM 1960, where 73-year-old Maria Loredo...
Beryl snaps trees in Montgomery Co. neighborhood already stricken by May flooding
According to Montgomery County officials, River Plantation in the south side of their county is one of the hardest-hit areas.Neighbors said Hurricane Beryl came with a power punch knocking down massive trees across the county. In River Plantation, neighbors told ABC13 they're shocked by the extent of the destruction this storm left behind."The wind this time was so strong, it's just been devastating to our neighborhood," Melissa Minieri, who lives in River Plantation, said. "(Monday) was overwhelming. (Tuesday), we're like, 'OK, we can do this.'"If River Plantation sounds familiar to you, it maybe because of the past disasters it endured...
UPDATE: CenterPoint, Entergy release new timelines for power restoration in Houston area
CenterPoint Energy workers are on day three of restoring power to affected customers following the impacts of Hurricane Beryl. (Rachel Leland/Community Impact) CenterPoint Energy unveiled an updated outage map based on feedback from customers whose power had not been restored, while Entergy restored roughly 50% of power to Montgomery County residents.
Steven Nelson, work crew pitching in after Hurricane Beryl, providing tree removal, storm damage cleanup services
HOUSTON – In the wake of the greater Houston area and surrounding region being hit hard by Hurricane Beryl, retired former Texans cornerback and team captain Steven Nelson is rolling up his sleeves. Nelson and his work crew are providing tree removal and storm damage services in Houston, Katy,...
Two Arrested, Including Husband, After Woman Drowns in Texas Lake While Boating: Cops
Two men in Texas have been arrested after authorities say they were allegedly driving boats while drunk on the Fourth of July when one of their wives fell overboard and drowned to death, RadarOnline.com has learned.According to the Montgomery County Constable’s Office, dispatchers received a 911 call around 9 p.m. on July 4, in reference to an adult female — later identified as 31-year-old Jerri MacMeekin — who had fallen off the side of a boat and into Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Front Page Detectives reported.Authorities said several individuals had jumped into the water in an effort to locate the...
A Sip and A Thought: PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
MONTGOMERY, TX -- After that Japanese Whisky haul a few weeks back. In which I drank responsibly, as I encourage all of my readers to practice when partaking in the good stuff. I could have used a cup of coffee, and with gas prices finally relenting a bit, I was finally able to venture outside of Historic Montgomery, making it as far as Walden. Wait, I was in April Sound for the haul, but? Well, you do the math. I’m at ‘PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans’ this week, located at 17128 Walden Rd, in Montgomery, where it's Mardi Gras every day. So if you are on your way home from that all night bender with a building hangover, PJ’s open at 5 am, ready to fill you up with a stiff Cup of Joe and perhaps a French fritter, to knock back that katzenjammer, so you can sleep peacefully until 5 pm, then make it back to PJ’s for a sandwich and lemonade, on the way back to the rinse and repeat of the previous night. LOL. Please don’t party to excess my good readers, but please do make every effort to try PJ’s Coffee at every avail. In fact everyday. That’s an order!
OP/ED - The Accuracy of Storm Prediction?
CONROE, TX -- I was making a late lunch when Beryl’s first rain bands arrived on Sunday at 1:28 pm. Since I subscribe to the mid-county overpriced-paper that I solely use as a placemat on my counter for the purpose of a faster cleanup after preparing and eating food. I chopped my veggies and season my proteins, and toss the mid-pages in the trash. And since I eat at the same counter, with my iPad hanging from under the cabinets, I watch videos from my YouTube influencers that I find informative. Anyway, since I was busy Saturday in Montgomery with their Freedom Fest Parade and their booths and activities associated with the First Saturday Homemade Goods Market, I got behind my checking emails.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in 15 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, 2024, workers and self-employed individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for DUA benefits.
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