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If you’re still in need of help, applications for the $12.7 million relief fund opened this week. HOUSTON — Three weeks after the winter storm, Houston-area homeowners are still needing a lot of help. Daniel Brizendine and his family haven’t lived at home since it happened. “It’s heartbreaking, because we have two small girls, and our 2-year-old wants to come home, but it’s a full disaster,” Brizendine said. Seven pipes burst in the home during…

KHOU 11 is sharing tips to help keep you safe and save you money during the state’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. HOUSTON — It is Severe Weather Awareness Week — a time to check your list of supplies and see what your family needs to stay prepared in the event of an emergency. One of the biggest needs during the Texas winter freeze in February was electricity. Here’s a reminder that many power generators can…

HOUSTON — All this week we are bringing you some tips to keep your family safe and prepared in the event of severe weather: > It’s a good idea to have a NOAA weather radio handy — just in case the power goes out and your phone dies, you’ll still know what’s going on > Choose a friend that’s out of state as your go-to “check in” contact — family members know to call this…

Scientists discover a “space hurricane” hovering over the North Pole. Scientists have confirmed the existence of a “space hurricane” hovering over the North Pole, according to a recent study. ASTEROID PASSING EARTH: An asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge will pass by Earth in March   Scientists say they have confirmed the existence of space hurricanes, with a 600 mile-wide mass spotted above the North Pole https://t.co/5nigHjsoB0 — Sky News (@SkyNews) March 2,…

“We don’t have the supplies. We don’t have the people or the supplies to fix it,” homeowner Melissa Thomas said. HOUSTON — It’s been more than a week since the power turned back on, but many families are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storm. Luckily, volunteers were out Saturday to helping to clean out many of these homes. For Melissa Thomas, it’s been only four years since her home flooded during Harvey….

The damage reports will help the city assess the needs and also provide records needed for federal aid. Submitting this form is not a way to receive aid. HOUSTON — As Houston leaders begin focusing on recovery efforts from the winter storm, they need to assess how widespread the damage is. They are urging City of Houston residents to report residential damage caused by the severe weather. Houstonians can submit damages via the following “Personal Property…

HOUSTON — Social media went to work last week to make sure a 95-year-old WWII veterans’ home was repaired after pipes burst in two rooms. Hector Giron put out a plea on Facebook writing: “Mr. Joe Rodriguez (a 95 yr old Army veteran) who resides in the Spring Branch area of Houston needs your help. He came home today from being at his daughters house to find his bedroom ceiling caved in and water running…

HOUSTON — Social media went to work last week to make sure a 95-year-old WWII veterans’ home was repaired after pipes burst in two rooms. Hector Giron put out a plea on Facebook writing: “Mr. Joe Rodriguez (a 95 yr old Army veteran) who resides in the Spring Branch area of Houston needs your help. He came home today from being at his daughters house to find his bedroom ceiling caved in and water running…

Many plumbing companies have been overwhelmed with calls and are booked through the first week of March, which means people could be without water for another week. HOUSTON — For many in the Houston area, boil water notices have been lifted. RELATED: LIST: Here’s where boil water notices are still in effect across the Houston area However, a lot of people are still without water as they wait for plumbers to fix burst pipes. RELATED:…

HOUSTON — You’ve heard us say to protect plants, pipes and pets during a freeze.  If you don’t protect one of them – the pets – you could be in big trouble. According to Texas law, a pet owner “may not leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that unreasonably limits the dog’s movement” when temperatures dip below 32 degrees. According to the Humane Society of the U.S., animal neglect is…

DERIDDER, La. (AP) — More than 40,000 fish have been put into a southwest Louisiana lake to replace some of those lost to a fish kill caused by last year’s hurricanes, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Monday. The department said it added 22,000 bluegill and 50 pounds of threadfin shad to Bundick Lake last week and is also coordinating work to add more fish to the lake near DeRidder in Beauregard Parish….

HOUSTON — Deputy constables have blocked some roads in Houston’s EaDo neighborhood after a water main break was reported early Tuesday. Water was gushing from the ground at Polk and Hutchins before 5 a.m. and continued after 6 a.m. Avoid the area if you can.

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Thursday’s Houston Matters: Pres. Trump has been impeached for a second time. We discuss Wednesday’s debate and vote in the House and what we heard from Houston-area Congressional representatives. Also this hour: How flood resilience projects can do more than just help prevent floods. Plus, we examine the oil and gas-related bills going before…

TEXAS CITY, Texas — An EF-1 tornado hit Texas City Wednesday night after severe storms rolled through the area, according to the National Weather Service.  After conducting a survey this morning, NWS meteorologists have determined that the storm damage observed in Texas City yesterday evening was due to a tornado. The storm has been given a preliminary rating of EF-1. More information will be provided later today. #houwx #txwx — NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) January 7,…