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In a statement posted on social media, the Texans said their donation will be used to support “immediate and long-term aid” to those impacted by the storm. HOUSTON — After a victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, the Houston Texans announced they’ll be donating $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Helene made landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane on Florida’s Big Bend coast. From there, it quickly moved through Georgia before weakening…

Pauletta Aldridge said the HOA handled previous repairs when it came to Hurricane Ike and Harvey. Now she says the HOA told her she’s responsible for damages. HOUSTON — Pauletta Aldridge has lived in her southwest Houston home for 20 years and throughout all those years she’s lived through major storms. “We’ve had damage, from Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Harvey,” said Aldridge. The fence in her backyard was damaged by both storms and repaired by…

Jeffrey Duane Noble, 41, pleaded guilty to killing three people, including a father and daughter, at a northwest Harris County home on Dec. 8, 2017. HOUSTON — A 41-year-old Houston man agreed to three 60-year prison sentences for a triple murder in 2017. On Thursday, nearly seven years after the killings, Jeffrey Duane Noble pleaded guilty to killing John Sciandra, 67, Sciandra’s 22-year-old daughter Jessica Sciandra and her boyfriend, 21-year-old Jordan Collier. The shooting happened…

Floodwaters from Harvey led to explosions at the Arkema plant in Crosby, causing the release of toxic chemicals and forcing nearby residents to evacuate. HOUSTON — Seven years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with floodwaters that caused explosions and a massive fire at the Arkema plant in Crosby.  Editor’s note: The above video originally aired in 2020. The flooding knocked out power to Arkema warehouses that store hazardous organic peroxides, which…

Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was with her husband when she was swept away by flood waters on Aug. 22. Three days later, her body has been found. GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Ariz. — Three days after she was swept away by a flash flood in the Havasu Canyon area of the Grand Canyon, the body of Chenoa Nickerson has been found, according to National Park authorities.  On Aug. 22, Nickerson was with her husband when a flash…

The search and rescue mission in Grand Canyon National Park could stretch into the weekend. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Rescue teams in the Grand Canyon National Park continue searching for a Gilbert woman who was swept away in a powerful flash flood Thursday while hiking in Havasu Canyon.  Chenoa Nickerson and her husband were half a mile above the Colorado River confluence when they were swept away by the fast-moving flood waters, according to the…

The search and rescue mission in Grand Canyon National Park could stretch into the weekend. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Rescue teams in the Grand Canyon National Park continue searching for a Gilbert woman who was swept away in a powerful flash flood Thursday while hiking in Havasu Canyon.  Chenoa Nickerson and her husband were half a mile above the Colorado River confluence when they were swept away by the fast-moving flood waters, according to the…

Harris County Attorney Chrisitan Menefee said his office received over 250 complaints of price gouging after Beryl and two Shell stations face lawsuits. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two Houston-area gas stations face lawsuits for alleged price gouging after Hurricane Beryl, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced on Monday. The lawsuit accuses two Shell stations operated by different companies of dramatic price increases after the hurricane slammed Southeast Texas on July 8.  Shell station in Bellaire…

The storm caused damage to the building and it’s unclear when they’ll be able to open back up. HOUSTON — Houston’s Rothko Chapel was forced to close for an indefinite amount of time due to damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl last month. Leaks were noticed in the Chapel’s roof due to the heavy rain and strong wind. Also, part of the ceiling and some walls were damaged. They said they hired an art conservation firm…

HOUSTON — Nearly three months after a derecho ripped through the Houston area, we learned the storm spawned another tornado. We already knew about two tornadoes that were confirmed shortly after the May 16 storm. One was in Cypress and another was in Waller County. Both of those tornadoes were EF-1s. On Tuesday, Aug. 13 — 89 days later — KHOU 11 meteorologist Pat Cavlin said news of a third tornado popped up on the…

HOUSTON — Nearly three months after a derecho ripped through the Houston area, we learned the storm spawned another tornado. We already knew about two tornadoes that were confirmed shortly after the May 16 storm. One was in Cypress and another was in Waller County. Both of those tornadoes were EF-1s. On Tuesday, Aug. 13 — 89 days later — KHOU 11 meteorologist Pat Cavlin said news of a third tornado popped up on the…

The action comes a week after CenterPoint released an updated plan of action in response to feedback from Gov. Greg Abbott. HOUSTON — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into CenterPoint Energy for possible violations during Hurricane Beryl.  The energy provider has been widely criticized after widespread outages left millions without power and caused the hyperthermia deaths of at least 15 people.  Editor’s note: The above video originally aired on Aug. 5 “The Office…

The action comes a week after CenterPoint released an updated plan of action in response to feedback from Gov. Greg Abbott. HOUSTON — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into CenterPoint Energy for possible violations during Hurricane Beryl.  The energy provider has been widely criticized after widespread outages left millions without power and caused the hyperthermia deaths of at least 15 people.  Editor’s note: The above video originally aired on Aug. 5 “The Office…

Homeowners typically pay $2,300 a year. The rate hike would increase premiums by about $230. GALVESTON, Texas — Hundreds of thousands of families living in Texas coastal counties are facing the possibility of a hefty insurance rate hike. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association voted Tuesday to increase rates by 10% starting in 2025.  If this rate hike goes into effect, it will impact a lot of people.  “When you talk about rate hikes, increases, you’re hurting…

Homeowners typically pay $2,300 a year. The rate hike would increase premiums by about $230. GALVESTON, Texas — Hundreds of thousands of families living in Texas coastal counties are facing the possibility of a hefty insurance rate hike. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association voted Tuesday to increase rates by 10% starting in 2025.  If this rate hike goes into effect, it will impact a lot of people.  “When you talk about rate hikes, increases, you’re hurting…