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An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
Texas death row inmate one day away from execution loses last-minute bid to save his life
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied a clemency application filed by Ruben Gutierrez, paving the way for his execution for the murder of a woman over two decades ago. Concretely, the board said that they "have completed their consideration" of the request and that after a "full...
East Texas experts weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, domestic violence is increasing across the state and the number of women killed by an intimate partner has nearly doubled. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an existing ruling. It states that a protective order can bar...
Texas City Dike to remain closed due to Hurricane Beryl damage, officials say
Crews need more time repairing damage to the Texas City Dike caused by Hurricane Beryl.On Monday, Texas City officials announced the popular fishing pier will remain closed to the public until further notice.SkyEye flew over the dike on Tuesday, where crews appeared to be replenishing dirt in some areas."Crews started working on the Dike last week, and they will continue to do so until it can be reopened safely," Texas City officials wrote in a Facebook post.They said they will announce the reopening date as work nears completion.SEE ALSO: City of Houston begins assessing damage after deadly Beryl: 'It's still dangerous'
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...
Houston's Hurricane Beryl death toll reaches 13, official numbers pending with more deaths expected
It could be weeks before we get a complete picture of the deaths caused by Hurricane Beryl.At least 13 people in the Houston area are believed to have died as a result of the dangerous hurricane, and many are afraid more people will die in the coming days as residents continue to struggle with power outages and damage.Multiple agencies track storm deaths, but the final number will come from the medical examiner, who will look at several factors.The Shaw family has been without power since Beryl hit last Monday.STORY UPDATE: Beryl death toll in SE Texas rises to 18 as...
Chef Chris Shepherd’s Southern Smoke Foundation Set to Double Its Aid to Restaurant Workers This Year
Southern Smoke Foundation, the nonprofit led by Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd and his wife Lindsey Brown, who is the foundation’s executive director, has awarded $12.3 million in aid to restaurant workers since its inception in 2015. Each year, the amount awarded increases, but this year, the foundation is likely to set a startling record.
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...
Texas man wanted for fatal hit-and-run of elderly woman during police pursuit arrested in Illinois
HOUSTON, Texas — A suspect wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in June has been arrested, according to the Houston Police Department. Jacolby Pendleton, a 30-year-old, is charged with murder in the 184th State District Court. Pendleton was apprehended on July 13 in Springfield, Illinois, and is currently held at the Sangamon County Jail awaiting extradition to Harris County.
Silver Honda traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Conroe
CONROE, Texas — An 18-year-old Humble resident was arrested for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop on FM 1314, according to the Montgomery County Constable's Office. On July 15, 2024, around 2:50 p.m., a patrol deputy from Constable Ryan Gable's office observed a silver Honda commit...
FREE Chick-fil-A TODAY! Courtesy of the Houston Astros
HOUSTON – Love the Houston Astros or hate the way they’ve been playing lately, it doesn’t change that they scored fans a sweet deal!. Sunday’s game was a disappointment for our home team after losing to the Texas Rangers but outfielder Jake Meyers’ home run off the foul pole still gave us something to look forward to.
Houston hospitals overcrowded after Beryl, causing delays in discharges and treatment
While patients stayed at hospitals longer because they could not be discharged, more people were going to emergency rooms for reasons beyond medical treatment. Space, resources and manpower at local hospitals were limited during and after Hurricane Beryl swept through the region, drawing concern from Mayor John Whitmire and Houston city council.
What Houston looked like from space before Beryl...and after
HOUSTON — What did the Houston area look like before and after Hurricane Beryl? On Monday -- a week after landfall -- we got a look at it from space. NOAA Satellites posted before and after images from the satellite NOAA-21. One image is from June 9, well before the storm. The other is from July 9. Beryl made landfall early in the morning on July 8 near Matagorda, Texas, so the images show a before and after view of Houston.
Woman who thought she wouldn’t make it to 30 because of sickle cell turns 80
After discovering at the age of 13 that she had inherited sickle cell disease, Patricia McGill believed she would not live to be 30. She is now among the oldest individuals in the U.S. with the disease, having recently turned 80. Given that life expectancy for people with sickle cell...
Photo essay: Hurricane Beryl’s aftermath in Houston, documented
Hurricane Beryl tore through Houston on Monday, July 8, in a matter of hours. But its impacts — damaged homes, days on end without power, flooded streets, exhausted residents, and at least eight people in the area lost their lives — have lasted over a week. Houston Landing’s photojournalists, Antranik Tavitian and Marie D. De […]
Rebuilding After Beryl: Homeowners Face Long Wait for Fence Repairs
Among the challenges for a lot of home-owners, after Hurricane Beryl, is making repairs to their property. If that includes replacing a fence, the wait may take a while. William Ferguson is a Sugar Land city councilman, who also owns Fort Harris Fence Company. His business is among several that have been busy replacing and repairing fences that came apart in the hurricane.
‘Action is the greatest reaction’: Baytown woman wanted after social media threats to murder CenterPoint staff
A Baytown woman is accused of threatening to murder CenterPoint Energy employees in a series of posts on her X account, according to documents obtained exclusively by KPRC 2, days after more than 2 million people lost power in Hurricane Beryl. Rogan Brentae Miles, 21, is charged with felony terroristic...
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