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The last remaining homeowners in the former Arbor Oaks neighborhood were bought out in 2019. HOUSTON, Texas — What was once the Arbor Oaks neighborhood entrance is as weathered as the homes were before all of them were demolished following repeated flooding. The most devastating to the majority of homes in the community was Tropical Storm Allison 24 years ago, which inundated much of the Houston area. More than 70,000 homes were flooded in the…

CenterPoint Energy is fast-tracking infrastructure improvements before hurricane season after criticism over its response to Hurricane Beryl. ROSENBERG, Texas — CenterPoint Energy is implementing significant changes to its power infrastructure following widespread criticism over its response to Hurricane Beryl last summer. The category 1 storm left approximately 2 million customers without power for a week or longer during intense summer heat, resulting in at least 15 heat-related deaths. The energy provider, which faced an investigation by…

Southeast Texas braces for severe weather this weekend as a cold front brings storms. HOUSTON — After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. Active watches and warnings: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. for much of Southeast Texas, including Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Chambers, Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto counties The…

Southeast Texas braces for severe weather this weekend as a cold front brings storms. HOUSTON — After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area. The Storm Prediction Center has…

Southeast Texas braces for severe weather this weekend as a cold front brings storms. HOUSTON — After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area. The Storm Prediction Center has…

Southeast Texas braces for severe weather this weekend as a cold front brings storms. HOUSTON — After a week of warm, muggy weather and gusty winds, Southeast Texas residents should prepare for a risk of severe weather heading into the weekend. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday as they track the potential for severe weather when a cold front moves through the area. The Storm Prediction Center has…

The World Meteorological Organization has retired Beryl, Helene and Milton from the hurricane naming list. HOUSTON — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the group responsible for developing the list of names for tropical systems, has dropped three names following the 2024 season. B Beryl, Helene, and Milton have all been retired, meaning those names will not reappear in six years when the list from 2024 is recycled.  Hurricanes are named in alphabetical order, in lists…

The World Meteorological Organization has retired Beryl, Helene and Milton from the hurricane naming list. HOUSTON — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the group responsible for developing the list of names for tropical systems, has dropped three names following the 2024 season. B Beryl, Helene, and Milton have all been retired, meaning those names will not reappear in six years when the list from 2024 is recycled.  Hurricanes are named in alphabetical order, in lists…

​Public Works said a contractor that was not working for the city was installing a utility pole overnight when they hit the water main. HOUSTON — A water main break caused major issues on Yale Street at Center Street Thursday morning, according to Houston Public Works. Public Works said a contractor that was not working for the city was installing a utility pole overnight when they hit the water main. The repairs could take several…

​Public Works said a contractor that was not working for the city was installing a utility pole overnight when they hit the water main. HOUSTON — A water main break caused major issues on Yale Street at Center Street Thursday morning, according to Houston Public Works. Public Works said a contractor that was not working for the city was installing a utility pole overnight when they hit the water main. The repairs could take several…

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to get state resources ready as strong storms moved through the state. HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott activated comprehensive state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and potential flash flooding threatening South and Southeast Texas through the weekend. The National Weather Service warns of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding conditions, exacerbated by extremely dry ground from prolonged drought. The state’s emergency preparedness includes…

Residents are returning home as firefighters gain control over a major fire in San Jacinto County, which has burned over 2,400 acres. CLEVELAND, Texas — Residents are returning to their homes as firefighters gain control of the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County, which has burned more than 2,400 acres and is now 65% contained. The wildfire, which began as an approved prescribed burn, destroyed one home and two smaller structures. Kacie Hardey, who…

Firefighters are battling the Pauline Road Fire, which spans 2,375 acres and is 65% contained. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters are battling an estimated 2,375-acre wildfire near the Montgomery County line, where high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have fueled the spread of the Pauline Road Fire. One possibly occupied home was lost in San Jacinto County along with two other small structures. As of Friday morning, Texas A&M Forest Service reported the…

Firefighters are battling the Pauline Road Fire, which spans 2,360 acres and is 45% contained. SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters are battling an estimated 2,360-acre wildfire near the Montgomery County line, where high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have fueled the spread of the Pauline Road Fire. One possibly occupied home was lost in San Jacinto County along with two other small structures. As of Thursday afternoon, Texas A&M Forest Service reported the…

SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — People weren’t the only ones evacuated due to the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto County, north of Houston. As crews battled the fire that started Wednesday and continued to grow Thursday, hundreds of families were forced to leave their homes in a hurry. “We got some people out here bringing their animals out here. We just got a bunch of goats and sheep out here, horses and more horses coming,…