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LIST: East Texas counties that can apply for FEMA help from early summer flooding
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved 11 additional counties, including six East Texas counties, as part of a federal disaster declaration. According to a release from the governor’s office, FEMA approved the counties to be part of a federal disaster declaration of severe weather and […]
Caught on Camera: North Houston man runover by pickup truck after breaking up a fight
David McKinney, 32, was hit killed by a man in a Chevy pickup after trying to break up a fight in North Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, the crime happened around 5 a.m. in a gas station parking lot on Veterans Memorial drive and Gulf Bank Road. At...
'They can’t withstand the heat' | Kingwood neighborhood residents concerned for one another after going 9 days with no power
HOUSTON — Thousands across the Greater Houston area are still in the dark after Hurricane Beryl, including the residents in the Kings River neighborhood in Kingwood. It’s been a long nine days for residents, including Mike Sanders who said CenterPoint’s map shows they have power, but they don’t.
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...
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...
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office searches for missing person David Breen
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating David Breen, who was last seen on July 8, 2024.Breen was last observed leaving Musgrove Place in The Woodlands, Texas, wearing a dark green shirt and brown pants. He is believed to be driving a 2023 Blue Nissan Sentra with Maryland license plate 4FG1529, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.Anyone with information on Breen's whereabouts is urged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800, option 3, and refer to case #24A194038.
Elon Musk plans to move SpaceX, X headquarters to Texas over new LGBTQ+ laws in California
Elon Musk says he will move the headquarters for SpaceX and X from California to Texas after California passed a new law granting school children more freedom of gender identity.
Public Utility Commission of Texas to launch investigation into CenterPoint Energy over Beryl response
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is officially launching an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's response to prolonged power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl and the utility's preparation ahead of the storm, according to an announcement Monday afternoon.
Texas Leads the Nation in This Alarming Statistic
A recent study revealed Texas has a real problem with reckless drivers. Anyone who has traveled the roads in the Lone Star State knows many of the drivers in this neck of the woods engage in unsafe practices. Speeding and road rage incidents in particular are abundant on the roadways here.
Joint Operation by Texas DPS and Border Patrol Leads to 17 Arrests
LAREDO, Texas — A joint enforcement operation by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Laredo Sector Border Patrol on July 15, 2024, resulted in 17 arrests. The operation underscores the commitment to national safety, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The department emphasized that keeping America safe remains their top priority.
This Texas City Has The Lowest Price Gas In Texas Right Now
We know everywhere the gas prices have been going crazy but not for one Texas city. Despite the hurricane and record holiday travel gas prices have barely changed. The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel.
Have you seen this person? Fort Cavazos authorities searching for missing 15-year-old
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Have you seen this person? Fort Cavazos authorities are asking for help finding a missing teen. According to the Fort Cavazos Directorate of Emergency Services, 15-year-old Bryce Alexander Towns has been reported missing from his home on Fort Cavazos. Towns is described as Black or...
Long-range forecasts bring rain and unseasonably cool temps to Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — While much of the U.S. has been plagued with heat waves this July, relief is coming for a few, and that includes us here in Central Texas. The updated six- to 10-day forecasts from the Climate Prediction Center show increasing confidence for both rain and below-average temperatures for the end of this week and the start of next week.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
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