HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Eight days after Hurricane Beryl struck, the struggle continues. Houston City Council members are raising questions about the region’s preparedness for severe weather, and many residents are reaching their breaking point. Eyewitness News visited Northwood Manor in northeast Houston on Tuesday, where the impacts of the storm are still deeply felt. “It is hot. My house stinks from the air being off,” said Vada Roberts, who is still without power. “My oxygen is running out. I can’t use my big unit in the house because there’s no electricity. I thought when they said you’re on the…
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hurricane Beryl has left Southeast Texas residents dealing with a surge in mosquito activity. Neighbors across the region have been sharing images not of storm debris but of swarms of mosquitoes infesting their properties more than a week after the hurricane passed. A resident of Brazoria County mentioned that she has never seen such a severe mosquito problem before. The Harris County Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVC) explained that there’s a clear reason for this increase in mosquito numbers. “We’re entering the week where we’ll start seeing mosquito development and an increasing number of mosquitoes,”…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On the morning of July 8, Kirt Linegar watched from inside his south Fulshear home as Everest, the 92-foot-tall pecan tree in his backyard, split in half due to Hurricane Beryl’s powerful winds. This pecan tree, estimated to be between 150 to 200 years old, was tied for the 12th largest of its species in the Texas A&M Forest Service’s Texas Big Tree Registry. Since the Linegar family moved to Shady Lane in the summer of 2022, the massive tree had become a central gathering spot for neighborhood events, church gatherings, and birthdays. “You could enjoy…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has died after being intentionally struck by a truck on the city’s north side, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred on Tuesday around 4:45 a.m. when officers responded to reports of a pedestrian being hit by a pickup truck at W. Gulf Bank Road and Veterans Memorial Drive. SkyEye captured footage of HPD officers investigating the active scene. Police reported that the 33-year-old victim was found unresponsive with severe trauma, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Investigators revealed that the victim and the suspect had an altercation in the…
HOUSTON, Texas — In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Beryl across Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, acting as governor while Gov. Greg Abbott is out of the country, announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost during the hurricane. This information was detailed in a news release on July 11. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is also offering replacements for food and formula benefits lost due to the hurricane. “The recent…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hit-and-runs are a frequent occurrence on Houston streets, with three fatal incidents in Harris County just this week. The first incident occurred on Sunday at around 1 a.m. on Westheimer near Dairy Ashford. The second happened on Tuesday at 4 a.m. on Gulf Bank Road, which police now believe may have been intentional. The third took place overnight in the 400 block of Hill Road in northeast Harris County. All three were fatal. “It saddens me that it ended like that. No explanation. No answers,” said Laura Crawford. Crawford is mourning the death of her father,…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A closer look at the fatalities caused by Hurricane Beryl reveals that at least six deaths in Harris County have been attributed to heat, according to the medical examiner. As of Tuesday, the death toll in southeast Texas due to the Category 1 hurricane stands at 18, with causes ranging from drowning to heat-related illnesses amid widespread power outages. This number is expected to rise as more families share their stories with about their loved ones’ deaths. In Matagorda County, officials confirmed that a man died from heat exposure during the power outages that followed the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It may take weeks to fully understand the death toll from Hurricane Beryl. At least 13 people in the Houston area are believed to have died due to the devastating hurricane, and concerns are growing that more fatalities may occur in the coming days as residents continue to deal with power outages and damage. While multiple agencies track storm-related deaths, the final count will be determined by the medical examiner, who will consider several factors. The Shaw family has been without power since Beryl hit last Monday. was present on Saturday as the family surrounded 89-year-old…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting on Tuesday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. The exact location of the shooting is currently unknown. However, HPD shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the teenage victim was transported to a hospital at 7600 Beechnut in a private vehicle. The victim was pronounced dead upon arrival, leading to an ongoing investigation. The cause of the shooting remains unclear, and police report that there are conflicting accounts of the incident.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The recent severe storms and power outages in Houston have prompted some residents to consider leaving the city. “I’ve heard from colleagues who are thinking about moving back to Miami because of the power outages here,” said Jason Craul, who moved from Miami to Houston five years ago. A 2023 survey by the University of Houston suggests that Craul’s colleagues are not alone. According to the survey, 29% of respondents are considering leaving Houston, partly due to severe weather. “While it’s unlikely that one-third of Houston’s population will leave, some will, which means the city may…
