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Multiple lawsuits filed against CenterPoint over power outage failures
(The Center Square) – Multiple lawsuits have been filed against CenterPoint Energy, including three this week, over power outage failures in southeast Texas after Hurricane Beryl hit on July 8 and it took 12 days to restore power to customers who were able to receive it. Gov. Greg Abbott demanded that CenterPoint meet a list of requirements by July 31. The Public Utility Commission and the Texas legislature also launched an investigation. The PUC held its first public meeting on the issue Thursday; next month...
Energy expert expresses doubts about CenterPoint Energy's plan to improve: 'Not super optimistic'
A new tally shows 36 people lost their lives because of Hurricane Beryl across the state, 34 of whom died in the Houston area.The latest deaths happened in Fort Bend County, where at least four people died from overheating.Meanwhile, Centerpoint Energy apologized for where it fell short and shared its plan to improve. The company's initial assessment showed room for improvement in three main areas: resiliency, communication, and community partnerships.READ MORE: 13 Investigates: CenterPoint admits 'clearly more needs to be done'Texas Energy and Power Newsletter author Doug Lewin joined Eyewitness News to analyze Centerpoint's action plan and discuss other possibilities...
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
West Nile Virus Cases Increases In North Texas
As summer continues, bugs and insects are becoming more active. But with the influx of mosquitos, the West Nile Virus is spreading in North Texas. Denton County recently reported the first positive human case of the West Nile Virus in 2024. According to Denton County Public Health, the community member lives in Sanger and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease. So far this year, 25 mosquito traps used in Denton County to monitor the virus have tested positive. Other counties such as Collin also tested positive for West Nile virus, however, no human cases were reported. In Collin County, traps...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Local Restaurants Participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks
Try out a new restaurant or revisit a favorite for a great cause during Houston Restaurant Weeks! Find out which local restaurants are participating in this annual fundraiser benefitting the Montgomery County Food Bank. Houston Restaurant Weeks provides diners an opportunity to give back while dining out. Each participating restaurant...
Sudden closure of animal emergency clinic sends pet owners scrambling for options
Beaumont — Pet owners will have to search for another after-hours emergency clinic now that one of just a couple of the specialty care centers has closed its doors. The Southeast Texas Animal Emergency Clinic off Cardinal Drive in Beaumont shut down Monday. "I loved working there," Lisa Stanley,...
Robbery suspects sought after holding clerk at gunpoint in Beaumont
BEAUMONT, Texas — Three suspects held a clerk at gunpoint and fled with cash from the South 4th Street Grocery on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. when the suspects, whose identities are obscured by hoodies and masks, demanded money from the clerk before escaping on foot into the neighborhood, according to Beaumont Police.
Tyler County residents concerned about potential concrete batch plant
Warren, TX — The Highway 69 expansion project, also known as the “Gateway to the Big Thicket” project will soon take shape. While welcoming opportunities this might bring, Tyler County residents are worried about potential hazards they said are being built in their own backyards. "We went...
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