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Big In Texas: The Largest Mall In The Lone Star State Is Enormous
Have you been to the mall so big you could absolutely get lost in it?. Texas does everything bigger and better and that's why we've been featuring things that are "Big In Texas". Now when it comes to shopping, Texas went beyond big and ventured into enormous territory. Our winner is more than a mall, it's practically a city all by itself.
FEMA offers guidance and assistance for Hurricane Beryl victims in Houston area
Houston - In the wake of Hurricane Beryl's impact on Houston and surrounding areas, FEMA has announced the availability of disaster aid assistance to affected residents. Many in the community have expressed frustration over denied assistance claims, prompting clarification from FEMA regarding the application process. Residents like those at the...
Texas Gov. Abbott gives CenterPoint Energy deadline for plan to fix power issues after Beryl slams Houston
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to issue an executive order forcing electricity provider CenterPoint Energy to improve the reliability of its equipment and its level of storm preparedness if the company fails to address his concerns.
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.ABC13 was there Saturday as the family surrounded 89-year-old Mary Shaw.Even under...
The 10 Times When Texans Should Call 311 & Not 911
From Houston, TX to El Paso, TX, across every tiny town in The Lone Star State, 911 operators determine the course of action needed when there's a citizen is having an emergency. But what if it's not an emergency?. 911 is the number we drill into our kids' heads and...
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...
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...
Mosquito woes post-Hurricane Beryl increases 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...
Mike Miles moved Texas school funds to Colorado through a possible shell corporation without a paper trail
Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles claims to be a financial wizard. But controversy has followed the former military man-turned-school administrator to nearly every Texas school district he’s served. In 2012, he was hired by the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), only to be ousted by a majority of the school board three years later after an investigation showed Miles violated district policies.
League City Parkway expansion continues
The extension of League City Parkway between Friendswood and League City reached a significant milestone as the expansion project was completed, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 15. (Rachel Leland/Community Impact) The extension of League City Parkway between Friendswood and League City reached a significant milestone as the expansion...
Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity Counties Reopen July 15
AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties will reopen at 1 p.m. today, July 15. The centers closed temporarily after Hurricane Beryl. Center locations:. Harris County. Leon Z Grayson Community Center, 13828 Corpus Christi St., Houston, TX 77015. Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education...
Houston officials extend disaster declaration as recovery continues after Hurricane Beryl
According to the city, the disaster declaration will help clear the way for officials to continue focusing on storm recovery efforts and allow more federal resources to make their way into the region. Houston officials on Monday extended the city’s disaster declaration as the region continues to recover one week...
Dealing with spike in mosquitoes following Hurricane Beryl and recent storms
Hurricane Beryl created the perfect storm for an issue you may notice if you step outside.Southeast Texas neighbors are sharing images of what's on their property more than a week after Hurricane Beryl came through -- images not of debris but of mosquitoes.One Brazoria County neighbor said she's never seen it this bad. Harris County's Mosquito and Vector Control Division said there's a reason you may be seeing so many mosquitoes."We are into the week where we will start seeing development, we'll start seeing changes. We'll start seeing an increasing number of mosquitoes coming up," Harris County MVC director Dr....
Houston scores big with major grant
Houston is to receive nearly $14 million to be spent over the next five years on capital projects, part of a $250 million provincial sum for the region first announced this spring. The $13,968,501 is the largest amount to be allocated within the smaller communities of the 21 local governments...
Second doctor found for Houston
Houston is about to get a second doctor to fill a vacancy that's existed since early in the new year. There are no confirmed dates yet, but a second physician is expected to be working at the Houston Health Centre "very soon," Northern Health Authority communications official Eryn Collins said July 9.
‘Our system did not fail’: CenterPoint VP claims to KPRC 2 Investigates
HOUSTON – On Monday, for the second time in a week, CenterPoint put up its Vice President of Regulatory Policy, Brad Tutunjian, for interviews. The biggest revelation statement made by CenterPoint during Monday’s interview focused on their operations. “We will focus on everything we can to restore the...
Hurricane Beryl debris removal in full swing, but public urged to help out
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Piles of tree limbs at the curbs of homes have become as commonplace as summer swarms of mosquitoes. First came the derecho straight-line windstorm in mid-May that the Houston Solid Waste Management Department estimates generated a million cubic feet of debris. Solid Waste Director Mark Wilfalk...
“Get back up and go”: CenterPoint linemen take on a broken grid as Houstonians seethe
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. As a lineman, Trice has worked three ice storms and two tornadoes, repairing electric infrastructure and getting power flowing again. When he got the call to help around Houston after Hurricane Beryl’s fierce winds knocked the system into disarray, he said yes. Most people do, he said. Only something like a wedding might get in the way.
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