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And Tropical Depression 15 is heading east away from the U.S. East Coast. HOUSTON — The Atlantic hurricane season is still underway and still very busy. As we look across the Atlantic Basin on this Tuesday, there are no immediate threats to the U.S. mainland or Texas coast. So we will get that good news out of the way quick. We have a tropical system (Tropical Cyclone 15 ) heading east into the Atlantic away…

The Ike Dike would help protect the region against a massive storm surge event.

Officials said the refugees should seek shelter in Texas cities that are not located along the Gulf Coast.         

HOUSTON — Thankfully, the Houston area was spared from the devastation of Hurricane Laura, but our SE Texas and Louisiana neighbors need our help. You can make a difference by donating $10 to the Red Cross simply by texting LAURA to 90999.  If you’d like to donate more, visit redcross.org/donate or call 800-RED-CROSS.  Ensure your donation helps people affected by Hurricane Laura by choosing that option. Donations enable the Red Cross to help people recover from this…

Houstonians are known for their huge hearts when it comes to helping people in need. Here’s how you can help victims of Hurricane Laura. HOUSTON — We know all too well how overwhelming it can be to pick up the pieces when your home is damaged or destroyed by a hurricane. If you’re looking for ways to help our neighbors in East Texas and Louisiana hit hard by Hurricane Laura, there are several options. TITO’S…

Watch the press conference live on this page or any of KHOU 11’s social media platorms. HOUSTON — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will be having a press conference this afternoon to discuss the city’s latest response to COVID-19 as well as how the city is collecting donations for Hurricane Laura victims. Watch live on this page at 3 p.m. or any of KHOU 11’s social media platforms. Coronavirus testing came to a halt in Houston…

Houston may have tapped the brakes a bit on testing to prepare for Hurricane Laura, but now, it’s time to get back to it. HOUSTON — Coronavirus testing came to a halt in Houston as Hurricane Laura made her final approach. Luckily, the hurricane missed Houston, but coronavirus is still a major concern. And with Hurricane Laura no longer a threat, Houston is refocusing its resources on the community and coronavirus. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner…

The Houston-area families gathered water, toiletries, masks, and tarps for the people in Louisiana and Orange, Texas who are rebuilding after the Category 4 storm. HOUSTON — Richard and Dawn Abram sifted through plastic grocery bags filled with bottles of body wash, baby wipes, toothpaste and more, piling up in front of their Kingwood garage. He and his wife sorted the various toiletries, coloring books, and pairs of shoes into white plastic laundry hampers, ready…

The City of Houston is partnering with local businesses like Kroger and Gallery Furniture to collect supplies for those who lost their belongings in the hurricane. HOUSTON — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Saturday that the city is partnering with several local businesses and organizations to collect donated supplied for residents who were impacted by Hurricane Laura.  The city’s Health Equity Response (H.E.R) Task Force is collaborating with Kroger, Gallery Furniture and Relief Gang to…

The City of Houston is partnering with local businesses like Kroger and Gallery Furniture to collect supplies for those who lost their belongings in the hurricane. HOUSTON — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Saturday that the city is partnering with several local businesses and organizations to collect donated supplied for residents who were impacted by Hurricane Laura.  The city’s Health Equity Response (H.E.R) Task Force is collaborating with Kroger, Gallery Furniture and Relief Gang to…

A group of chefs are coming together to help provide 2,400 meals for families affected by Hurricane Laura. HOUSTON — They say food is love, and that’s what a group of Houston chefs is trying to do for the families affected by Hurricane Laura. They want to send those families nothing but love. “During Harvey they came over here and helped us out a lot. A lot of them are from this area of Louisiana….

The devastation our eastern neighbors are facing is something us Houstonians know all to well. BAYTOWN, Texas — Houston rapper Trae the Truth spent Friday morning coordinating volunteers to head to Louisiana to help with Hurricane Laura recovery. “As you can see as volunteers, play, big trucks and it’s gonna be a lot of hands, when we get there,” he said. The devastation our eastern neighbors are facing is something us Houstonians know all to…

Sara Ellis reacts as she talks about coming home to a partially destroyed house after Hurricane Laura moved through the area Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Holmwood, La. Ellis said her daughter left a Bible on her bed when she evacuated with the family ahead of the storm, which destroyed part of her house and knocked down one of her bedroom walls, seen above. Her daughter said she found the Bible undisturbed when they returned….

A confederate statue sits toppled in front of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse on Ryan Street after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP) less A confederate statue sits toppled in front of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse on Ryan Street after Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 in Lake Charles, La. (Hilary … more…