Sunday marked eight years since the tragic ambush in downtown Dallas that claimed the lives of five police officers. On July 7, 2016, a peaceful demonstration was nearing its end when an armed man exited his SUV and began firing at uniformed police officers. The attack resulted in the deaths of five officers: Brent Thompson of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) police, and four Dallas Police Department (DPD) officers—Michael Krol, Lorne Ahrens, Michael Smith, and Patrick Zamarripa. As the gunfire erupted, demonstrators scattered while police officers rushed towards the danger. Nine additional officers and two civilians were injured during the…
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Various locations across southeast Texas announced closures ahead of Beryl’s landfall, which occurred early Monday morning in Matagorda. If you’re in the city of Houston, there will be no trash pickup on Monday. Texas City closes offices Texas City will close all city facilities, offices, and services on Monday. The Texas City Dike will be closed, too. Harris Health Harris Health will close all of its clinic and outpatient locations on Monday. Throughout the storm, all Harris Health hospitals, including Ben Taub and Lyndon B. Johnson, will stay open and continue to provide emergency medical care. Harris…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Mayor John Whitmire urged Houstonians to remain cautious after Hurricane Beryl ravaged southeast Texas: “Don’t let the clear skies fool you. We still have dangerous circumstances.” As the city transitions from rescue operations to assessment, Whitmire implored the public to assist by staying safe. “We still have high water across our city… flooding issues,” he emphasized in a Monday evening press conference. “It is still dangerous.” Whitmire assured that every city department is operating at full capacity with “all hands on deck.” He promised that nothing will be neglected. Starting Tuesday, heavy garbage pick-ups will commence,…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The human toll of Hurricane Beryl is becoming more apparent as the aftermath reveals widespread damage and flooding across southeast Texas. At least six people have died in the Houston area due to the storm, including five fatalities caused by fallen trees. Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed a sixth death involving a civilian police department employee who drowned on the roadways. Earlier in the day, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman reported the first tree-falling fatality in the 20900 block of Heather Grove Court in the Atascocita area. “A tree fell through the roof…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hurricane Beryl’s assault on southeast Texas may have caused damage to Houston’s NRG Stadium. On Monday, multiple Eyewitness News crews observed what appeared to be a hole in a grooved section of the venue’s retractable roof. NRG Stadium officials, who stated they were awaiting a full assessment before disclosing a damage report. Beryl made landfall overnight in Matagorda County as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph before moving north-northeast through Houston. Wind gusts around NRG Park were recorded closer to 60 mph during Beryl’s arrival. The 22-year-old stadium has faced hurricane-related damage in…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — CenterPoint Energy, Houston’s primary power provider, has warned nearly 2 million customers to expect a multi-day process to restore electricity following Hurricane Beryl. On Monday evening, Alyssa Oshodi, CenterPoint’s director of communications, told Eyewitness News that restoring power and assessing damage to the system will be a multiple-day effort. As of 9 p.m., CenterPoint’s outage tracker showed 1,933,519 customers still without power, down from a peak of 2.2 million during the hurricane. Nearly 285,000 customers have had their power restored since that peak. To expedite the process, 12,000 additional field resources from outside agencies, including Chicago’s…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers are advised to be cautious of high-water areas on Houston-area roads in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Houston Transtar has reported several high water spots. After suspending services on Monday, METRO Houston announced that Park and Ride and METRORail services will remain suspended on Tuesday. However, several local bus routes will resume service at 8 a.m. “METRO to Modify Service Tuesday as Hurricane Recovery Continues — Park & Ride and METRORail will remain suspended Tuesday. Several local bus routes will resume service at 8 a.m. FULL DETAILS: https://t.co/Sdtcsw0Sox ^D pic.twitter.com/uTwNcw3hpx — METRO Houston Alerts (@METROHouAlerts)…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A southeast Houston man miraculously survived when a tree crashed through his home during Hurricane Beryl on Monday. Jordan Nichols, who now wears a neck brace, recounted the harrowing experience to. He explained that he had fallen asleep while keeping an eye on the hurricane when the incident occurred. The tree fell on his home located at Des Jardines Street and Hansford Avenue, east of the University of Houston. Nichols was jolted awake around 9 a.m. by a deafening crash as the ceiling collapsed on top of him. In the chaotic moments that followed, he heard…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, a community near the Northshore neighborhood in east Harris County resembled a war zone. Dee Stephens and her family, longtime residents of Dunvegan Street, are known for their helpfulness, especially after storms. “Usually, we are the ones helping others, and this is the first time it has actually hit close to home. It’s overwhelming,” Stephens said. Stephens’ neighbors were working to remove the massive tree that had fallen on her house. “Once we’re done here, we’re going to help other neighbors who also have damage,” Stephens added, still eager…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced another death in the United States due to Hurricane Beryl on Monday. During a news conference, Whitmire stated that a civilian employee of the Houston Police Department (HPD) died while driving into flood conditions on his way to work Monday morning. The worker’s vehicle submerged near Houston Avenue and I-45 as Hurricane Beryl swept through the city. The mayor mentioned that the man called HPD for assistance but ultimately drowned. He was a tier-one employee, considered essential. Acting Chief Larry Satterwhite confirmed that 54-year-old Russell Richardson, an information security officer, drowned…
