Jacksonville gets nearly $5M for Florence relief

Jacksonville gets nearly $5M for Florence relief

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter JACKSONVILLE, NC (AP) — A North Carolina city has received almost $5 million to help with disaster relief from Hurricane Florence. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says in a news release that it is reimbursing the city of Jacksonville for debris removal associated with the storm. – Advertisement – Beginning last September, Jacksonville hired contractors to remove vegetation and other debris throughout the city, and FEMA is reimbursing the…

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Often snubbed by NBC, Hurricanes have been a TV ratings bonanza

Often snubbed by NBC, Hurricanes have been a TV ratings bonanza

Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates after scoring on Boston Bruins’ goalie Tuukka Rask (40) to tie the score 1-1 during the first period in Game One of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com BOSTON For a team that gets about one national television appearance a decade, the Carolina Hurricanes’ run through the playoffs has turned out to be a ratings bonanza for NBC and its cable networks. NBC announced Friday that…

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If Hurricanes-Bruins Game 1 is any indication, this will be one heck of a series

If Hurricanes-Bruins Game 1 is any indication, this will be one heck of a series

Hurricanes fall to Bruins in game 1 Check out photos from game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoff series between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins. By × Check out photos from game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoff series between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins. By Boston The Bruins tore out of the TD Garden tunnel going 100 miles per hour Thursday night, lapping the Hurricanes across the first 10 minutes…

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City Emergency Management Team to Give Hurricane Preparation Advice

City Emergency Management Team to Give Hurricane Preparation Advice

         When: Tuesday, May 14th, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Where: City Hall Atrium, 1201 Leopard Street                         Who: Office of Emergency Management Team Members CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Are you ready? The first day of the 2019 Hurricane Season is right around the corner and the City of Corpus Christi wants to make sure everyone is prepared. On Tuesday, May…

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LIVE: Get the latest on school delays, flooding and weekend weather forecast

Still looking for the right gift for mom on Mother’s Day? Get her something she needs, like an umbrella. Officials at the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi say there’s an ongoing threat of severe weather Friday for much of South Texas. The rainy, blustery weather was expected to continue through Mother’s Day weekend. Heavy rain already moved through overnight leading to Friday morning school delays for several districts including Flour Bluff, Tuloso-Midway and Port Aransas.  Buy Photo George Cabrera…

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Full Show: Heavy Rain And Flooding, And Synchronized Swimming (May 10, 2019)

Full Show: Heavy Rain And Flooding, And Synchronized Swimming (May 10, 2019)

Houston Matters begins at noon on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters. On Friday’s Houston Matters: More heavy rain is expected tonight and this weekend as Houston deals with some of the heaviest rainfall it’s seen since Hurricane Harvey. We get the latest forecast and learn how the area’s creeks and bayous have handled the flooding. Also this hour: This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced his budget proposal for…

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Flash Flood Watch: Storms clear out of Houston for now | View the forecast

Flash Flood Watch: Storms clear out of Houston for now | View the forecast

HOUSTON — As expected, strong storms moved into the Houston area Thursday night, dropping hail in parts of Southeast Texas and bringing more street flooding. Overnight flooding this time around was not as bad as Tuesday night’s, which damaged homes in the Kingwood area. But we can’t let our guard down yet. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Southeast Texas until Saturday evening. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft says the storms…

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Flash Flood Watch in effect in Austin area until Saturday evening

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Saturday evening at 7 p.m. as we expect several more rounds of heavy rain Friday and Saturday. kvue Floodgate operations are currently underway at Buchanan Dam and Mansfield Dam as of Thursday evening. Two additional floodgates have also been partially opened at Tom Miller Dam.  Highland Lakes are high and are swift moving.  Lake Travis is currently 106% full. KVUE Scattered showers and storms are possible Friday…

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'It was like Galveston': Heavy rains causes floods, strands drivers across Houston area

'It was like Galveston': Heavy rains causes floods, strands drivers across Houston area

Several neighborhoods saw flooding and many drivers were stranded as the Houston area was pounded by rain Thursday into Friday.  Here’s a look at how the weather played out across the region. Downtown Storm drains were bubbling and several spots in the downtown area are impassable after the heavy rains caused the Buffalo Bayou to overflow. Commerce Street between Travis and Milam had two large overflowing storm drains as a result of a then rising…

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Flash Flood Watch: Storms clear out of Houston for now | View Saturday's forecast

Flash Flood Watch: Storms clear out of Houston for now | View Saturday's forecast

HOUSTON — As expected, strong storms moved into the Houston area Thursday night, dropping hail in parts of Southeast Texas and bringing more street flooding. Overnight flooding this time around was not as bad as Tuesday night’s, which damaged homes in the Kingwood area. But we can’t let our guard down yet. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Southeast Texas until Saturday evening. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft says the storms…

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Flash Flood Watch: Tracking high water & what's left of overnight storms

Flash Flood Watch: Tracking high water & what's left of overnight storms

HOUSTON — As expected, strong storms moved into the Houston area Thursday night, dropping hail in parts of Southeast Texas and bringing more street flooding. Overnight flooding this time around was not as bad as Tuesday night’s, which damaged homes in the Kingwood area. But we can’t let our guard down yet. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Southeast Texas until Saturday evening. KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft says the storms…

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Dramatic photos of severe flooding and storm damage across Houston area shared by readers

Dramatic photos of severe flooding and storm damage across Houston area shared by readers

“HFD responding to a house fire earlier on Rebel Road,” tweeted the Houston Fire Department. “HFD responding to a house fire earlier on Rebel Road,” tweeted the Houston Fire Department. Photo: @HoustonFire Photo: @HoustonFire Image 1 of / 24 Caption Close Image 1 of 24 “HFD responding to a house fire earlier on Rebel Road,” tweeted the Houston Fire Department. “HFD responding to a house fire earlier on Rebel Road,” tweeted the Houston Fire Department….

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