Cold front expected this afternoon; severe weather not likely

Cold front expected this afternoon; severe weather not likely

The next cold front is forecast to move through the Houston area late this afternoon. While we were monitoring the possibility of strong storms earlier this week, it appears as though that threat is minimal now at best.  KHOU The Storm Prediction Center has all but removed Houston from the threat of severe weather for Saturday and has shifted that ‘slight risk’ area further to the north and east.  They did leave a ‘marginal’ risk…

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Cold front expected this afternoon. Severe weather not likely.

Cold front expected this afternoon. Severe weather not likely.

The next cold front is forecast to move through the Houston area late this afternoon. While we were monitoring the possibility of strong storms earlier this week, it appears as though that threat is minimal now at best.  KHOU The Storm Prediction Center has all but removed Houston from the threat of severe weather for Saturday and has shifted that ‘slight risk’ area further to the north and east.  They did leave a ‘marginal’ risk…

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Residents return to damaged homes near burning TPC plant in Port Neches

Residents return to damaged homes near burning TPC plant in Port Neches

PORT NECHES, Texas — Jefferson County officials broke news everyone was waiting for days after the TPC plant fire began with a bang. “The evacuation order for the cities of Port Neches, Groves and Nederland, and the other areas named in the original evacuation order, is lifted,” said Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick. People who left their homes in a neighborhood across the street from the plant quickly came back. “There’s a back window that’s…

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River watchers already wary about 2020 spring flooding

River watchers already wary about 2020 spring flooding

By JIM SALTER, Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a year that has seen some of the worst flooding ever in parts of the Midwest, concern is already rising that the spring of 2020 may bring more high water to places that still haven’t fully recovered. Flooding ravaged much of the Missouri and Mississippi River basins and their tributaries earlier this year, reaching record levels and overwhelming levees in many places. Eight months later,…

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Cold front moves into Houston bringing showers and possible tornadoes

Cold front moves into Houston bringing showers and possible tornadoes

A cold front on Saturday afternoon may bring a chance of severe weather. A cold front on Saturday afternoon may bring a chance of severe weather. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 50 Caption Close Image 1 of 50 A cold front on Saturday afternoon may bring a chance of severe weather. A cold front on Saturday afternoon may bring a chance of severe weather. Photo: National Weather Service…

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Severe weather threat this weekend for Houston

Severe weather threat this weekend for Houston

The next cold front is forecast to move through the Houston area Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Yes, most of us get excited for the cooler temperatures behind a cold front, but this one comes with a severe weather threat.  KHOU The Storm Prediction Center says there is a “Slight Risk” for severe storms for our north and eastern counties. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be the primary threat. The cold front will be…

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Volunteers give struggling Ocracoke families a full plate for Thanksgiving after Hurricane Dorian

Volunteers give struggling Ocracoke families a full plate for Thanksgiving after Hurricane Dorian

OCRACOKE, N.C. (WTVD) — Months after Hurricane Dorian swept up the North Carolina coast, many families still have a lot on their plate. With the effects of the storm still lingering throughout the area, some still don’t have homes and are dealing with limited resources. That’s why it was important for those struggling to bounce back from the natural disaster to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving. They were able to thanks to a religious organization and…

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Fisheries And Fishermen Hard Hit By Decline Of Oysters On Gulf Coast

Fisheries And Fishermen Hard Hit By Decline Of Oysters On Gulf Coast

Typically, the week before Thanksgiving would mean a busy oyster shucking floor at Bon Secour Fisheries on the Alabama gulf coast. But this year just three shuckers are working to fill gallon tubs with oyster meat. There should be 20 more. “When there’s no oysters to shuck, they don’t have any work,” says Chris Nelson, vice president of Bon Secour Fisheries, a family-run seafood company that dates to 1892. Record flooding on the Mississippi River…

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Florist opens Nativity and Christmas Expo after recovering from major storm damage

Florist opens Nativity and Christmas Expo after recovering from major storm damage

COLUMBUS COUNTY (WWAY) — A holiday tradition in our area is making a big comeback this year. It is called the Tabor City Nativity and Christmas Expo. Hurricanes Matthew and Florence caused $20,000 worth of damages to the store. – Advertisement – Now, it is back in business. From the outside looking in, you’d never think there could be so many depictions of the birth of Jesus Christ. Owner Rodney Gore says he is proud…

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North Texas Couple Who Lost Home To Tornado Still Grateful At Thanksgiving: ‘Us Standing Here Is A Gift’

RICHARDSON, Texas (CBSFW.COM) – Susie and Rex Browne of Richardson lost their longtime home to last month’s tornado, but say they’re grateful this Thanksgiving. “I guess really even us standing here is a gift. We’re just thankful for every day. We just look at each other and just think we can’t be upset about it. We can’t worry about it. We’re just going to move on,” said Susie. But moving on hasn’t been so easy….

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Carolina Hurricanes deliver turkeys for Thanksgiving

Carolina Hurricanes deliver turkeys for Thanksgiving

By Richard Adkins, WRAL reporter Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes delivered 1,050 turkeys to local families in time for Thanksgiving, according to Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes. The team distributed turkeys to the following organizations: ·         Urban Ministries of Wake County ·         Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina ·         Raleigh Rescue Mission ·         Helping Hand Mission ·         Inter-Faith Food Shuttle ·        …

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Stephen F. Austin Defeats No. 1 Ranked Duke In Huge Upset

Stephen F. Austin Defeats No. 1 Ranked Duke In Huge Upset

Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Last night, a college basketball game had an ending that seemed pulled straight from your favorite cheesy sports movie. Stephen F. Austin State University, the pride of Nacogdoches, Texas, and ranked 222nd in the nation, faced the top-ranked team, Duke. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Duke had not lost at home to a non-conference opponent in 150 games almost 20 years ago. So this was supposed…

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