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3 Houston area residents file lawsuit against CenterPoint after Beryl outages spoil all the food in their refrigerators
HOUSTON – In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, new details are surfacing involving a lawsuit where several private citizens are suing CenterPoint Energy for loss, pain and suffering during and after the storm. Its a familiar story we’ve been hearing since Beryl, no power leading to pounds and pounds...
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...
Houston man dealing with roof damage from Hurricane Beryl dropped from insurance company
HOUSTON – A northeast Houston man is considering taking out a loan to rebuild his roof after his insurance dropped him. Wilburt Cooper said his insurance company, Conifer, based in Michigan, dropped him after he refused to get a new roof. “They told me to put a new roof...
Mobile Alabama Power lineman reacts to ‘aggressive’ Houston residents
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Several crews from the Alabama Power Mobile division were sent over to Houston to help restore power for several residents impacted by Beryl. Beryl knocked out power for nearly three million people in the Houston area, and with summer in full swing, thousands are still without power and are losing their […]
Woman found dead in suspected heat death in condo in post-Hurricane Beryl Houston
HOUSTON (KHOU) - A heartbreaking discovery in Houston days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the city and knocked out power to millions. Firefighters found the body of a woman Tuesday in a unit that did not have electricity. Authorities suspect she died from the sweltering heat. Debris from Hurricane Beryl...
FEMA Ramps Up Aid for Hurricane Beryl Survivors in Houston, President Biden Expands Federal Assistance
As Houston residents grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, FEMA has stepped in to offer guidance and assistance to those hit hardest by the storm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency clarified the application process for disaster aid, seeking to allay frustrations among community members whose claims were initially denied or not fully understood. Notable was the plight of residents at Northeast Pines Apartment Complex in Humble, where electricity outages in sweltering heat compounded the hurricane's toll. "I tried to go to FEMA.gov, and I couldn't get through." Art Montoya, a local resident whose roommate relies on electrically powered medical equipment, told FOX 26 Houston. FEMA has urged those who have faced similar challenges to provide additional information, such as damage appraisal and inventory of personal property losses, to better assist in processing their applications.
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.
Beryl storm debris pickup: Updates from Houston, Harris and other nearby counties
HOUSTON — The Texas A&M Forest Service estimates that Hurricane Beryl's Category winds impacted 50% of Houston’s urbanized area tree coverage. No matter where you drive in Houston and nearby cities, you're bound to see piles of tree branches, limbs, stumps and other storm debris. It's expected to...
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.STORY UPDATE: Beryl death toll in SE Texas rises to 18 as...
Hurricane Beryl recovery fund established
Houston area residents hit hard by the recent hurricane, could soon get some much-needed relief. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently joined with United Way of Greater Houston to announce the establishment of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. This fund aims to provide emergency financial assistance, home repairs, and other resources to low-to-moderate-income families, specifically targeting the most vulnerable residents in Houston, as well as Harris, Waller, Montgomery, and Fort Bend Counties. Those without home insurance will also be eligible for aid.
3 in 10 Houstonians surveyed by UH is considering leaving due in part to severe weather
Houston's severe storms and power outages have some thinking about leaving."I have heard from colleagues that they want to leave Houston and go back to Miami because of them losing power here," Jason Craul, a Miamian-turned-Houstonian as of five years ago, said.According to a 2023 University of Houston survey, they may not be alone.Of the people surveyed, 29% said they were considering leaving Houston, at least in part because of the severe weather."Certainly, one-third of the Houston population's not going to leave, but some of them will, and so, Houston will lose some people who otherwise would have been great...
Frustrations and Relief: Houstonians navigate FEMA assistance post-Beryl
HOUSTON - Residents of Houston continue to seek disaster assistance following the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, as local FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opened their doors this week to address community needs. Applicants who did not receive immediate acceptance for aid met with FEMA representatives in person at these centers. SUGGESTED:...
Political endorsements take Americans by surprise
HOUSTON - Teamsters' President Sean O’Brien, who represents over 1.3 million union members and appeared on the Republican National Convention stage, shocked the country. He talked about how Republicans were there for union workers and the Democrats lacked action. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app...
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 area daycare being sued for leaving 4-year-old in hot car
HOUSTON - A lawsuit has been filed against Star Kiddos Childcare Center, alleging the daycare endangered Brandy Jones's 4-year-old son’s life by violating safety regulations and leaving the child in a hot van. The lawsuit, filed with the assistance of The Button Law Firm, claims that a van driver...
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