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Harris County leaders announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its federal reorganization. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Attorney Christian Menefee held a news conference Tuesday morning to announce a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The officials said the legal action is in response to what they describe as an unlawful reorganization of the federal government. According to Hidalgo and Menefee, the restructuring efforts have already triggered mass…

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and County Attorney Christian Menefee are expected to hold a press conference Tuesday morning to announce a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The officials say the legal action is in response to what they describe as an unlawful reorganization of the federal government. The press conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. According to Hidalgo and Menefee, the restructuring efforts have already triggered mass layoffs across federal…

Rain chances stay high for the city and coastal spots on Monday, with drier weather farther north. Author: Chita Craft, Pat Cavlin, Chris Ramirez, David Paul, Kim Castro Published: 9:27 AM CDT April 3, 2025 Updated: 9:43 AM CDT April 21, 2025 HOUSTON — Storms continue to move through the Houston area, leaving high water on roads across town. With the storms this morning, the KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert…

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…