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Fallen trees, house fire, flooding and heat: Hurricane Beryl’s death toll climbs to 11
HOUSTON, Texas – Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas Coast on July 8, leaving behind downed trees, significant home and business damage, and the loss of power lasting more than a week. Multiple people died as a result of Beryl, including a Houston Police Department employee who was trapped in...
School districts, food banks pitch in to provide meals to children during summer months
As recent as 2022, nearly 23% of children in Texas suffered from food insecurity. The state now leads the nation in food insecurity affecting nearly 5 million people. In North Texas, around 778,000 people face hunger. About 287,000, or 1 in 5, are children. These struggles are only exacerbated during summer vacation when food is not as readily available during the school year.
Deputy rescues driver from submerged vehicle in Humble
HUMBLE, Texas — A Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy rescued a driver from a submerged vehicle following a crash in Humble.Deputy D. Hess responded to a vehicle crash at Canyon Lakes Trace at Wilson Road and found a vehicle submerged in water. Hess entered the water, cut the seatbelt of the driver, and pulled him to safety. The driver appeared lifeless, prompting Hess to administer CPR. The driver was transported with CPR in progress by EMS, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.Deputy Hess did not sustain any injuries during the rescue. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez praised the deputy's actions.
July ‘cold’ front sparks showers and storms late week
HOUSTON (CW39) – Hot and sunny this afternoon with highs rising in the low 90s for the coast, and mid 90s inland. Afternoon shower activity will be hard to come by today, but tomorrow afternoon, better chances arrive. Slightly drier air is aloft right now. Increased moisture arrives tomorrow, giving out atmosphere a little extra to work with for thunderstorm/shower development.
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Power finally restored in Humble neighborhood after over a week without lights
HUMBLE, Texas - The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl continues for many Houstonians. More than a week after the storm, 200,000 people were still without power. It’s been eight long days for many in the area dealing with the power outages. That means struggling with the heat, keeping food safe, and the added challenge of managing daily routines.
Humble woman sleeps in car for week waiting for power to be restored following Beryl
HUMBLE, Texas – In the Classic Pines neighborhood in Humble, many residents are still without power, one week after Beryl hit the Greater Houston area. Christina Bourgeois told KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel she and her dog, Mimosa, have been using her car as their second home. “We climb...
Texas man who's sought DNA testing to prove his innocence slated for execution
A Texas man who's long sought DNA testing, claiming it would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman, was scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening. Ruben Gutierrez was condemned for the 1998 killing of Escolastica Harrison at her home in Brownsville in Texas' southern tip. Prosecutors said the killing of the mobile home park manager and retired teacher was part of an attempt to steal more than $600,000 she had hidden in her home because of a mistrust of banks. The inmate's lethal injection was planned for Tuesday evening at the state penitentiary in...
Discount Furniture Chain Nearing Bankruptcy, Fate Of 85 Texas Stores Unknown
Conn’s Inc., a discount furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy, casting uncertainty over the future of its 85 stores in Texas. The Texas-based chain, which has been struggling with declining sales and integration issues following the acquisition of W.S. Badcock, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.
Become an Instant Millionaire With Any of These 27 Texas Lottery Scratch Offs
Me and a coworker were talking recently about what seven figure money number we'd be comfortable having in our bank account. My answer was $2.5 million. I could buy a house and a good car for my fiancé and me, about $500,000 for those. We could pay for our wedding and have a nice honeymoon, about $50,000 for those. That's my Lindale math working there but I think those numbers are reasonable. Everything else would sit in the bank to take care of everything else.
Great White Makes Shark Science History on Texas Coast
A tagged Great White shark made history last Wednesday near Texas. “LeeBeth,” a tagged, female great white weighing 2,600 pounds and over 14 feet long, was pinged just 200 yards off the shore of South Padre Island, the furthest west a white shark has ever tracked into the Gulf of Mexico.
Top commercial vehicle inspectors compete in Texas Challenge
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today marked the start of the 2024 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Challenge in Corpus Christi. Competitors from across Texas have gathered to test their abilities and see who will be crowned the top commercial enforcement officer in the state. The Texas Challenge is organized by the...
Tons Of The Texas Kroger Stores Now Getting Dumped
Texas is about to lose a ton of Kroger grocery stores as they inch closer to an almost $25 billion deal to devour Albertsons and simultaneously eliminate the second largest grocery company in the United States. Several protests have been raised, and the Federal Trade Commission even sued to prevent the top grocery conglomerate from being able to assimilate their top competitor in the nationwide grocery game.
H-E-B to Offer Discounts/Support to Help With Beryl Recovery
As Texans in Houston and along the Gulf Coast recover following Hurricane Beryl, H-E-B continues to give much-needed support to hard-hit communities and will provide some relief in the form of discounts on frozen food items at the register. Starting Sunday at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas (Golden...
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 Land commissioner recruits San Antonio Missions’ players for severe weather preparation video series
SAN ANTONIO – The Texas General Land Office joined forces with several marquee players from the San Antonio Missions’ AA baseball team for a series of presentations on how to prepare for severe weather. Some heavy hitters pitching into the campaign include Spurs Chairman Peter Holt and pitchers...
Houston Police and Community Rally in Search for Missing Mother Cassandra Lettau
The Houston community is on alert as the search for 32-year-old Cassandra Lettau intensifies, nearly two weeks after she disappeared. KHOU reports that Lettau, last seen on July 3 around 9 p.m. at the intersection of West 32nd and Yale, near the 610 North Loop and just north of the Heights, has sparked concern from local law enforcement.
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