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A closeup of Victims of the Galveston Flood, a statue originally designed by celebrated sculptor Pompeo Coppini in 1904 that went missing. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/334159/334056″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> After the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which killed thousands, celebrated sculptor Pompeo Coppini memorialized the Victims of the Galveston Flood in clay, and then plaster, anticipating funding for a final bronze version. But…

On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: Assuming Gov. Greg Abbott signs a bill passed by state lawmakers, you may soon need to be 21 to buy tobacco products in Texas. We discuss what this bill might accomplish, and what else is being done to try to curb tobacco use among young people. Also this hour: Nancy Sims and Brandon Rottinghaus join us to discuss political developments in Austin, Washington, and here in Houston. Then, we discuss a proposed…

CRYSTAL BEACH, Texas – Between Thursday and Sunday, 305 people were booked into the Galveston County Jail. According to the sheriff, 125 of those arrests were made on Bolivar Peninsula. The Wednesday before the four-day Topless Jeep Weekend began, only one arrest was made on the Peninsula. Longtime cops in Galveston County describe the chaos brought on by the topless jeep weekend as a blast from the past. “Because pre-Hurricane Ike, this would be like…

HOUSTON — Standing on the edge of Houston’s theater district means the Lyric Market is at the mercy of nearby Buffalo Bayou. It swamped the area during Hurricane Harvey with several feet of water and filled underground garages to their ceilings. Building management wants to make sure the investment is as protected as possible when the next flood hits. That’s why new flood gates, named “flood planks” by their manufacturer, were installed and tested. “It’s…

GERONIMO, Okla. (AP) – The Latest on severe weather in the Southern Plains (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Authorities have confirmed a tornado with winds up to 130 mph (209 kph) touched down in southern Oklahoma. The National Weather Service says the EF2 twister Saturday morning traveled for about a half a mile in Geronimo, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City, damaging two homes and sending one injured person to the hospital…

Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers perform at Johnson Space Center for NASA staff and a May 20 broadcast in conjunction with the release of Rogers’ latest album and video, May 2, 1989. Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers perform at Johnson Space Center for NASA staff and a May 20 broadcast in conjunction with the release of Rogers’ latest album and video, May 2, 1989. Photo: Howard Castleberry, Houston Chronicle Photo: Howard…

(FOX 26) – A dangerous, severe weather outbreak is forecast for parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Monday. Some areas have been designated as “high risk” zones for severe weather. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center hasn’t used that designation in two years. These strong storms are bringing heavy rain, hail, and wind gusts of up to 80 mph. The latest forecast from the Storm Prediction Center has increased the tornado probabilities from 30% to…

OKLAHOMA CITY (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Another round of severe weather is forecast for Texas, Oklahoma and parts of the Southern Plains, including the possibility of tornadoes. CBS 11 Meteorologist Jeff Ray is forecasting a significant severe weather outbreak today across the Oklahoma/Texas Panhandle. He says the system will likely develop an overnight squall line that moves into counties in North Texas by midnight, hitting the Metroplex Tuesday morning and midday. The line of  storms moving across North…

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Tropical Storm Allison is a classic case of why cyclones don’t need to be hurricanes to cripple a city and it’s a storm that folks in southeast Texas won’t soon forget. The tropical storm struck just days after the official beginning of hurricane season in 2001. “All of these flood protections were put in place after Tropical Storm Allison,” said University of Texas Health Safety Vice President, Dr. Robert Emery. Allion left…

HOUSTON – After a nice end to the work week, the weekend will start on the stormy side with severe weather possible. It’s a good idea to have Frank’s Forecast app on your phone, so you can get severe weather alerts on the go and track the storms on the interactive radar. Here’s a look at what you need to know about the weekend weather. Friday It’ll be a fantastic Friday. Enjoy another warm afternoon…

HOUSTON — After a nice stretch of quiet weather this week, it’s time to prepare for the next system of bad weather. A very defined area of low pressure is moving in from the Pacific and expected to be our next rain maker this weekend. The KHOU 11 Weather Team says we aren’t expecting a “washout” of weekend plans, but you should have a backup just in case for any of your outdoor activities. RADAR: Track…

HOUSTON — After a nice stretch of quiet weather this week, it’s time to prepare for the next system of bad weather. A very defined area of low pressure is moving in from the Pacific and expected to be our next rain maker this weekend. The KHOU 11 Weather Team says we aren’t expecting a “washout” of weekend plans, but you should have a backup just in case for any of your outdoor activities. RADAR: Track…

Harris County Commissioners Court Residents of a Kingwood neighborhood are pressing for a federal disaster declaration, following last week’s flooding. But, Harris County leaders are having trouble obliging them. Homes in the working-class neighborhood of Elm Grove took up to 18 inches of water last week. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she’s determined to help, but she said there are minimum levels of damage she has to prove before she can declare a disaster….

KINGWOOD, Texas – The floodwaters have receded but the damage in Kingwood is still evident as homeowners work to repair their houses after last week’s storms. They also are looking for answers from their elected leaders. On Monday evening in Humble, several dozen Kingwood residents turned out for a roundtable discussion led by Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle. Homeowners, including Vispi Katrak, want to know why their homes, which didn’t flood during Hurricane Harvey, took…