HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — People living in the northern and eastern parts of the Houston area have experienced heavy flooding and will continue to see rising levels as heavy rainfall continues over the weekend. Since Thursday, has declared a Weather Alert Day as the area has seen significant rainfall after a developed weather pattern has produced unexpected storms. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo held two press conferences to update the public on the safety precautions and orders as inclement weather began to descend on specific areas. Hidalgo noted that residents who resided in Kingwood, specifically those along the river’s West Fork,…
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 30-year-old woman who was badly hurt in a crash that killed six other people in downtown Houston died on Monday, according to police. The major crash happened back in November on Fannin Street. One of the female victims who had been fighting for her life died on Monday, but police haven’t released her name. The Houston Police Department said on Nov. 11, 32-year-old Lauren Robinson Holliday was driving an SUV eastbound on Pierce Street and went through the intersection of Fannin at about 2 a.m. Christian Herrera was driving a Chrysler 300 southbound on Fannin. At…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Some Houston-area residents were without power as southeast Texas experienced severe storms and heavy rain ahead of the weekend. An Weather Alert Day is in effect through Friday evening. According to CenterPoint Energy’s outage tracker as of 8:35 p.m. Friday, 1,400 customers are without power. The outage tracker counted 67,230 customers restored over a 24-hour period. The outages came as several counties have experienced significant flooding. Residents just south of Lake Conroe Dam near the San Jacinto River were also told to take immediate action due to a release of water from the lake to account for ongoing heavy rain.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — US 59 near Choates Creek in Polk County is closed in both directions due to high water, and it’s not the only trouble spot around. Remember, if you come across high water, don’t attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown. FM-2854 Eastbound At Loop 336, all mainlanes are closed beginning Thursday at 9 a.m. IH-69 Eastex Northbound at San Jacinto River, Frontage Road U-turn is closed beginning Thursday at 9 a.m. IH-69 Southbound At SH-99 Lanier Pkwy to FM 1314, three frontage lanes closed beginning Friday at 5 p.m. IH-69 Eastex Southbound At Townsen, two…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — No injuries were reported after a plane’s landing gear collapsed before arriving at William P. Hobby Airport on Friday, according to officials. According to The Houston Airport System, the incident involving a JSX aircraft happened at about 6 p.m. on Friday. The Houston Fire Department told that the plane landed successfully but appears to have had a landing gear issue. “A JSX aircraft experienced a landing gear collapse after touching down on Runway 4. Emergency crews are on the scene. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available,” the airport system said in a…
The city of Houston and Harris County reported rescuing roughly 50 people since Thursday night as their messaging to those living next to rising rivers grew louder Friday afternoon: “Evacuate, if at all possible.” A few hours before sunset, Houston Mayor John Whitmire stood side by side with Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey in Kingwood, where it serves as the San Jacinto River’s key drainage point. Consecutive days of rain over the past week have prompted water releases by the San Jacinto River Authority and the Lake Livingston Dam Authority. And, according to the ABC13 weather team, a…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The U.S. Coast Guard had to fly a newborn baby girl by medical helicopter from a flood-impacted area in Cleveland, Texas, on Friday. According to the USCG, Harris County Emergency Operations Center personnel received a call at about 11:45 a.m. about a newborn baby experiencing low oxygen levels at a Texas emergency hospital. Emergency medical care personnel were unable to transport the baby by ambulance because of flooding in the area. After the aircraft arrived on the scene, the mother, the infant, and a paramedic were transported to a Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Officials said the…
Consecutive days of rain aren’t unusual in southeast Texas. After all, Hurricane Harvey in 2017 changed the region forever. So, when neighbors north and east of Houston faced rising water levels in the San Jacinto and Trinity rivers, many expressed to that they could get through this. On Friday, those residents in places like Conroe, Kingwood, northern Liberty County, and River Plantation essentially said the same thing: We’ve never seen anything like this. Eyewitness News traveled to those communities as neighbors made sudden exits from their homes and lamented what they left behind, including, in one instance, the heartbreaking decision…
King Frederik and Queen Mary are wisely handling the Danish royal photoshop controversy, also making Kate Middleton impressive with their powerful interview. The royal couple gave their first interview to the Danish broadcaster TV 2 while onboard their royal yacht, Kongeskibet Dannebrog. This comes as the King and Queen of Denmark were forced to refute allegations that a recent portrait of the couple has been artificially doctored. Frederik and Mary published their first official gala portrait last month, however, royal watchers accused the couple of photoshopping. Responding to the criticism, the Danish Palace confirmed that: “The Royal House’s official gala portrait has…
The Idea of You actor Nicholas Galitzine recently revealed that Anne Hathaway has held a special place in his heart for years. In a candid sit-down with Out, the Purple Hearts alum shared he had been meaning to work with the Interstellar actress for years, admitting: “To be candid, Annie was on my bucket list of people that I wanted to work.” “I think it’s because [Anne] perfectly encapsulates what I want to be as an actor, which is someone who has an extremely versatile career, who’s able to kind of do the comedy, do the drama, play within the genres,” he shared. Speaking highly…
