Oncor has issued an advisory stating that approximately 70,000 customers remain without power, with restoration efforts possibly extending until Saturday. The hardest-hit areas, including North Dallas, East Dallas, and Mesquite, are experiencing delays in restoration work due to ongoing storms. As of 5 p.m. on Friday, around 3,800 Oncor customers in Collin County are without power, while Dallas County reports approximately 58,000 outages. In neighborhoods like those off East Park Boulevard in East Plano, residents have been coping with power loss since Tuesday, resulting in inconveniences such as sleeping in hot living rooms and relying on outside sources for meals.…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Amidst widespread power outages in North Texas due to recent severe weather, many residents are facing challenges in preparing and storing meals. In response, the nonprofit Operation BBQ Relief has mobilized its resources to assist. Founded by competition pitmasters, Operation BBQ Relief has set up in Richardson, providing hot meals to those affected by the severe weather. Chris Huggins, representing the organization, highlighted the importance of offering comfort and nourishment to the community during these trying times. On Friday, Operation BBQ Relief offered complimentary lunch and dinner at the Network of Community Ministries in Richardson. The organization plans to continue…
In the aftermath of the storms, various organizations across North Texas are stepping up to provide food and essential items to families facing financial strain. Irving resident Stephanie Morris, like many others, endured days without power during the recent storm. With five children at home, the loss of refrigerated food was particularly challenging, especially with the added expenses of feeding them more meals now that school is out. To assist families impacted by the storm, the Libre Institute and Agape Connect teamed up to offer food, water, and hygiene items on a first-come-first-served basis. Organizer Gerson Hernandez emphasized the ongoing…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A city employee has been identified as the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a METRO bus in downtown Houston on Friday morning. The incident occurred near Rusk and Smith just before 7:40 a.m. According to Lt. Tim McClelland of the METRO Police Department, the pedestrian was in the crosswalk and had the right of way when the traffic light turned green. As the bus turned onto Rusk, it hit and killed the victim. The bus was operated by First Transit, and police reported that the contract driver is cooperating with the investigation. There were two…
Emergency responders swiftly transported a 10-year-old boy to the hospital following a shooting incident on Houston’s south side, as reported by the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred in the 7100 block of Scott Street in the Greater Old Spanish Trail/South Union neighborhood. The child was stabilized by first responders before being taken to the hospital. Initial reports indicated a shooting or firearm discharge at a gas station, prompting a call to the Houston Fire Station 46 for EMS transport related to the shooting. Houston Police provided limited information, including the lack of details on whether anyone has been taken…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A fatal four-vehicle crash in southwest Houston on Friday resulted in the death of one woman and left five others hospitalized. The Houston Police Department reported that the crash occurred at approximately 9:25 a.m. on the 10900 block of South Sam Houston Parkway West service road. According to police, the incident began when a man driving a silver Honda Accord was traveling westbound on the 9100 block of West Airport Boulevard. As he passed through the intersection with South Sam Houston Parkway West on a red light, another driver in a silver Hyundai Accent failed to…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A tragic incident occurred in Independence Heights on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a mother. Houston police report that the woman’s child’s father shot and killed her during a dispute. Authorities received a call around 8:45 a.m. and arrived at a home in the 700 block of E. 36th Street, where they discovered the woman’s body in the back of the house. The victim was identified by family members as 34-year-old Myanda Thomas. Verna Hall, Thomas’ mother, expressed her disbelief, saying, “To get this call that she’s not here is like, ‘No way.’ ‘You’re…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A former City of Houston Public Works employee has been arrested for allegedly taking bribes and funneling money through several businesses over nearly ten months, according to charging documents. Patrece Lee faces four charges of bribery and abuse of official capacity exceeding $300,000. Six additional individuals are expected to surrender in the coming days, accused of embezzling millions of taxpayer dollars and potentially compromising public infrastructure for years. “Public corruption costs taxpayer money and, more importantly, it violates the public trust in government,” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said. Lee was apprehended on Thursday, accused…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Despite a grim diagnosis predicting he wouldn’t live past his 20s due to muscular dystrophy, Dr. Felix Wu has defied the odds. After graduating from Rice University, he is now dedicated to making the world better for people with disabilities. Felix Wu’s parents, Lisa Hu and Gang Wu, recall the day their son’s life changed forever. At just three years old, doctors diagnosed him with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) after noticing his frequent falls and mobility issues. The prognosis was devastating, suggesting he would only live to be between 18 and 25 years old. “Our world…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston ISD is seeking voter approval for a $4.4 billion bond proposal, the largest in the district’s history. Despite the significant amount, HISD assures that it will not result in a tax increase. The bond proceeds from a future election will replenish the district’s general fund, which is used to finance the bond. Portable buildings at Crane Elementary, intended as temporary solutions, have been in use for 25 years, causing maintenance issues that sometimes disrupt tutoring sessions. Judith Cruz, former HISD board president, highlighted these problems. She is now co-chairing a community advisory committee to gather…
