Houston, Harris County prepare for possible street flooding

Houston, Harris County prepare for possible street flooding

HOUSTON — With heavy rain expected to start Wednesday, Houston and Harris County officials spent Tuesday preparing for possible street flooding. As of Tuesday afternoon, both the county and city emergency operations centers were on standby. Cory Stottlemeyer, a public information officer with Houston’s Office of Emergency Management, said Mayor Sylvester Turner told the city’s public safety departments to work together and prepare for high water situations. “We’ve seen in previous rain events, you can’t…

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'Marbach river': Videos show flooding on Far West Side

'Marbach river': Videos show flooding on Far West Side

SAN ANTONIO – Heavy rain on Tuesday caused flooding throughout the city. Jasmin Benavides was on the city’s Far West Side when she began recording the rising water.  In one video Benavides shared with KSAT, a white car is seen partially submerged in water on Marbach Road. Water levels reach halfway up the height of the tires on the white vehicle.Nearby, a maroon car is seen driving through the flooding with its tires fully submerged in…

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Houston and Harris County get ready for flooding

Houston and Harris County get ready for flooding

HOUSTON — With heavy rain expected to start Wednesday, Houston and Harris County officials spent Tuesday preparing for possible street flooding. As of Tuesday afternoon, both the county and city emergency operations centers were on standby. Cory Stottlemeyer, a public information officer with Houston’s Office of Emergency Management, said Mayor Sylvester Turner told the city’s public safety departments to work together and prepare for high water situations. “We’ve seen in previous rain events, you can’t…

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House Committee Votes To Continue Ban On Genetically Modified Babies

House Committee Votes To Continue Ban On Genetically Modified Babies

A congressional committee voted Tuesday to continue a federal ban on creating genetically modified babies in the United States. The House Appropriations Committee voted to retain the ban after the prohibition had been lifted last month by a subcommittee. The vote was part of debate over routine funding legislation for the Food and Drug Administration. “This is a prohibition that is accepted by nearly every nation in the world due to the unknown risks,” said…

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Flash flood watch issued in San Antonio as storms pass through Bexar County

Flash flood watch issued in San Antonio as storms pass through Bexar County

A flash flood watch is in effect until 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2019, according to the National Weather Service. A flash flood watch is in effect until 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2019, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 A flash flood watch is in effect until 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2019, according to…

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Gulf weather timeline: Flash Flood Watch for Houston area starting tonight

Gulf weather timeline: Flash Flood Watch for Houston area starting tonight

A tropical disturbance will cross the far Southern Gulf of Mexico and head towards Mexico. As of Tuesday afternoon the Hurricane Center has decreased the chance of development to a 20 percent chance of developing over the next two days. The chances of this system developing into a tropical storm before moving on shore are now considered remote. As we’ve said all along, no changes to the forecast regarding what to expect. However there have…

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Kenan Fountain to remain off for post-Florence repairs

Kenan Fountain to remain off for post-Florence repairs

The fountain’s lead liner was ripped off by the storm and exposed the top bowl to deterioration. WILMINGTON — The Kenan Fountain will be taking the summer off as the city prepares to address damage during Hurricane Florence. The iconic centerpiece of the Fifth Avenue and Market Street intersection was ravaged by last September’s storm, during which high winds ripped up and folded over the lead liner that protects the top bowl of the water feature….

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Gulf weather timeline: Flash Flood Watch for Houston starting tonight

Gulf weather timeline: Flash Flood Watch for Houston starting tonight

A tropical disturbance will cross the far Southern Gulf of Mexico and head towards Mexico. As of Tuesday morning the Hurricane Center gives the system a 50 percent chance of developing over the next two days. But even if it doesn’t become a named storm, it will send a surge of deep tropical moisture into Texas. khou Flash Flood Watch for all of Houston Severe conditions are not expected, but the disturbance will likely bring…

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Hurricane prep: Here's how Corpus Christi businesses can become disaster-ready

Hurricane prep: Here's how Corpus Christi businesses can become disaster-ready

CLOSE Storm surge and flooding are the greatest threats to Corpus Christi in a hurricane. Kirsten Crow/Caller-Times, Kirsten Crow/Caller-Times Preparing your business for a disaster or emergency is a lot like preparing your family.  About 50 business and agency leaders from Nueces County gathered Monday to hear from Corpus Christi’s Emergency Management Office about preparing their families and operations for disasters.  Seconds count when a storm approaches.  The message from emergency officials on Monday was…

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Gulf weather update: Flash Flood Watch goes into effect late tonight

Gulf weather update: Flash Flood Watch goes into effect late tonight

A tropical disturbance will cross the far Southern Gulf of Mexico and head towards Mexico. As of Tuesday morning the Hurricane Center gives the system a 50 percent chance of developing over the next two days. But even if it doesn’t become a named storm, it will send a surge of deep tropical moisture into Texas. khou Flash Flood Watch for all of Houston Severe conditions are not expected, but the disturbance will likely bring…

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Houston-area severe weather watches & warnings

Houston-area severe weather watches & warnings

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 1 a.m. June 5 until 7 a.m. June 6 for the following southeast Texas counties: Austin Brazoria Brazos Burleson Chambers Colorado Fort Bend Galveston Grimes Harris Liberty Madison Matagorda Montgomery Polk San Jacinto Trinity Walker Waller Washington Wharton With integrated GPS, the FOX 26 Weather App “Follow Me” option will track you anywhere you go and you can enable weather…

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NWS: Tropical disturbance could dump 6 inches on Houston, flash flood watch now in effect

NWS: Tropical disturbance could dump 6 inches on Houston, flash flood watch now in effect

The National Weather Service predicts between 4 and 6 inches of rainfall for Houston as a tropical disturbance pushed through Southeast Texas on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The National Weather Service predicts between 4 and 6 inches of rainfall for Houston as a tropical disturbance pushed through Southeast Texas on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 28 Caption Close Image 1 of 28 The National…

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Beekeepers remove, relocate Central Texas beehives

Beekeepers remove, relocate Central Texas beehives

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The saying goes ‘April showers bring May flowers,’ but they also bring bees to Central Texas. Last May the Austin Fire Department reportedly responded to more than a dozen bee-related emergency calls. Officials also says there have already been numerous calls for help, with removing hives from homes across the area. Nona Evans has been a beekeeper for years, just recently her beehives has hit full occupancy. That’s because some of…

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Congress sends $19B disaster aid bill to Trump

Congress sends $19B disaster aid bill to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) – A long-delayed $19.1 billion disaster aid bill sailed through the House on Monday and headed to President Donald Trump for his expected signature, overcoming months of infighting, misjudgment and a feud between Trump and congressional Democrats. Lawmakers gave the measure final congressional approval by 354-58 in the House’s first significant action after returning from a 10-day recess. It was backed by all the chamber’s voting Democrats and more than 130 Republicans, including…

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