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With a very wet pattern in place, we are issuing a Stage 1 flood alert through Thursday
In brief: We are issuing a Stage 1 flood alert for the entire Houston metro area, through Thursday, to account for the potential of street flooding. Much of the Houston area should pick up 2 to 6 inches of rainfall through Thursday, with a few areas seeing higher bullseyes. This post describes what to expect, when to expect it, and explains why this is happening.
Galveston police: Driver charged with DWI after car goes off Pier 21, three missing now accounted for and safe
GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston police say a vehicle drove off a pier into potentially 30 feet of water early Sunday morning. This happened on Pier 21, which is at the intersection of 21st Street and Harborside Drive. Police said one person managed to escape the vehicle and told officers...
I saw $17,000 stolen from my bank account after I got one suspicious phone call, I should have hung up right away
A BANK account holder shared how over $17,000 disappeared from her funds after one phone call. Missy Edwards said she believed her bank, Wells Fargo, had attempted to call her but instead, she became a scam victim. Edwards, from Pearland, Texas, around 20 miles south of Houston, said she received...
Special Ops and K9 Unit exercise successful warrant service, leads to arrest of wanted felon
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Special Operations and Canine unit successfully apprehended a wanted felon on July 18, 2024. The deputies responded to the 9300 block of FM 1960 Bypass Road East to assist with a warrant service after receiving information about the whereabouts of Ices Bragg, who was wanted for two counts of aggravated assault and eleven traffic-related warrants. According to a statement from Constable Mark Herman, Bragg was located in a nearby apartment and safely apprehended.
Americans are tried of big azz mansions
HOUSTON - Americans are starting to say no to big azz houses...make the mansions smaller or not at all. Real estate expert Mish Guillory joins in on this conversation. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio!
Cam Akers signs with AFC playoff team
Cam Akers has joined his third team in less than a year. Akers on Sunday agreed to a deal with the Houston Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The #Texans are signing FA RB Cam Akers, who most recently was with the #Vikings. Akers worked out for them today. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July... The post Cam Akers signs with AFC playoff team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
‘Words matter:’ Houston officials say city was prepared for Beryl in response to councilman’s comments
HOUSTON – City leaders, including Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Acting Houston Police Chief Larry J. Satterwhite, responded to the comments of a city councilmember at a news conference Sunday in regards to the city’s preparedness for Hurricane Beryl. Mayor John Whitmire said the city continues to work...
Astros take sole possession of 1st place for 1st time this season with 4-2 win over Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead two-run homer off former Houston reliever Ryne Stanek in the seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night to take sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time this year. Stuck playing catchup...
Galveston Coast Faces Twin Environmental Threats from Platform Leak and Barge Collision
An oil sheen extending for miles off the Galveston coast has been traced to an 'inactive' offshore drilling platform, with local fishermen and business owners raising concerns for their livelihood and the environment; this development closely follows a separate incident involving a barge collision and the resultant oil leak into Galveston Bay, as reported by Click2Houston and ABC News respectively. This sheen, originating from a facility in the High Island 98-L plot, is primarily composed of natural gas and condensate from a flowline riser, according to the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Buddy Guindon, owner of Katie's Seafood Market, after a site visit expressed to Click2Houston, "Anytime it's a consistent stream of, some kind of petroleum going in the water. It's bad for everybody."
Hotel Bebe Hits the Market: Stylish Slice of Round Top Lists for $1.95 Million
A prime piece of Round Top real estate is on the market. Located on two acres within walking distance of two major shopping venues, the property includes a mid-century style main house, a charming pool, firepit, and a set of four sexy bungalows – all renovated and decorated by Abby Byron Botello.
Lockhart Grandmother Uses Retirement Funds to Give Out 4,000 Backpacks to Local Students
In Lockhart, the community experience is often rooted in simple acts of generosity. This is evidenced by Connie S. Amaya's initiative, a grandmother using her retirement funds to support local students. For the sixth consecutive year, Amaya has organized a backpack giveaway, now under the umbrella of the Connie S. Amaya Education Aid Foundation, which she established this spring. The annual Free Back-to-School Backpack Drive has become a fixture, handing out essential school supplies to students gearing up for the new academic year.
UPDATE: Missing Children from Gonzales County Found Safe, Details on Recovery Remain Unclear
An urgent AMBER Alert that swept across the state ended on a positive note as two missing children from Gonzales County were found safe. Initially, the alarm was raised on July 20th when 6-year-old Lucas Mendez and his younger sibling, 2-year-old Lukane, were reported missing in Rosanky, sparking widespread concern, as reported by CBS Austin.
Texas Democratic Party Chair weighs in on who will fill Biden’s shoes
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral)—The chair of the Texas Democratic party, who is from Brownsville, says the Democrats now have a critical decision for not only our country but also our world. We spoke with Gilberto Hinojosa about who he thinks should pick the candidate to replace Biden. “We have an opportunity to go to the Democratic […]
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