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Houston weather: Flash Flood Warnings expired for Harris, Fort Bend County, July 26
HOUSTON - Flood warnings and watches continue to be in effect for Houston-area counties on Friday as heavy rain rolls across the area. According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Warning was issued for Northeastern Polk County until 12:45 p.m. The warning was extended for Northeastern Fort Bend...
Fort Bend Co.'s FEMA disaster centers are coming but unclear when, officials say
As FEMA centers open across southeast Texas, Fort Bend County is still waiting, and it's unclear exactly when the help will arrive.After Beryl tossed trees and caused millions of dollars in destruction in Fort Bend County, officials sent a message to neighbors on Monday about places where people could sign up for assistance."We have those disaster centers coming out," the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management director Greg Bapst said. "We'll be publishing those here shortly. I'm hoping to get those out midday (Tuesday). Hopefully, Wednesday."There are FEMA centers open in Harris, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. So far,...
Frustrations mount for Pearland tenants at the Villas of Shadow Creek in wake of Hurricane Beryl
PEARLAND, Texas - It has been almost three weeks since Hurricane Beryl struck Houston, and tenants at Pearland's Villas of Shadow Creek Apartments are still facing the storm's severe repercussions. The aftermath has been marred by leaking ceilings and the spread of mold, leading to increasing tenant exasperation. Tyeisha Jones,...
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat. The medical examiner’s...
Sugar Land moves to step program for public safety personnel
At a July 23 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a new step program pay scale for public safety employees. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) The city of Sugar Land has adopted a revised compensation policy coupled with a $8.8 million pay plan to improve public safety staffing retention and recruitment. Two-minute...
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