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All frozen food items, including ice, will be 10% off at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas until July 21. HOUSTON — H-E-B, Kroger and Randalls are working to help communities hit by Hurricane Beryl by offering them a little relief at the register.  Randalls Starting Wednesday through Tuesday, July 23, shoppers can receive $20 off purchases of $100 or more at all Houston-area Randalls. This is a digital deal available through the Randalls…

All frozen food items, including ice, will be 10% off at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas until July 21. HOUSTON — Both H-E-B and Kroger are working to help communities hit by Hurricane Beryl by offering them a little relief at the register.  Kroger Kroger is offering $10 off all purchases of $100 or more when they use their Kroger cards. It must be in a single transaction. As residents across the region…

Hurricane Beryl killed several people and caused widespread damage and devastation to Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Hurricane Beryl left its mark across Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. While millions dealt with power outages and extensive damage, other families were dealing with the loss of loved ones. The storm claimed the lives of many people, some from high water, others from falling debris and at least one…

Hurricane Beryl brought widespread damage and devastation to Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Hurricane Beryl left its mark across Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. While millions dealt with power outages and extensive damage, other families were dealing with the loss of loved ones. The storm claimed the lives of many people, some from high water, others from falling debris and at least one from a fire that…

Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to CenterPoint’s president and CEO outlining what he wants to see from the power company by the end of the month. AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to the president of CenterPoint outlining several things he wanted the power company to do in the coming months to make sure they’re ready to respond to the next weather event in Southeast Texas. In the letter,…

All frozen food items, including ice, will be 10% off at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas until July 21. HOUSTON — H-E-B is looking to help communities hit by Hurricane Beryl by offering them a little relief at the register.  At Houston H-E-B stores, as well as surrounding areas, H-E-B is offering a 10% discount on all frozen food items, including ice.  “At H-E-B, we’re committed to supporting our communities in times of…

Some said they’re not sure how they’re going to recover — whether it be from lost wages or insurance claims that could cause their rates to increase. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A lot of people around the Houston area were still dealing with power outages more than a week after Hurricane Beryl slammed Southeast Texas. It’s no longer just uncomfortable, it’s affecting their livelihood and they’re not sure how they’re going to financially recover. In…

Three $1 million donations were made by the Sarofim Foundation, H-E-B and the CenterPoint Energy Foundation. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Local leaders joined forces Monday to announce the activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stood together Monday as the announcement was made during a news conference at the United Way of Greater Houston. RELATED: FEMA grants Harris County, 15 other counties individual assistance due…

Three $1 million donations were made by the Sarofim Foundation, H-E-B and the CenterPoint Energy Foundation. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Local leaders joined forces Monday to announce the activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stood together Monday as the announcement was made during a news conference at the United Way of Greater Houston. RELATED: FEMA grants Harris County, 15 other counties individual assistance due…

Fort Bend County Emergency Management Coordinator Greg Bapst said the county is moving from emergency mode to recovery mode. FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County officials on Friday gave an update on the county’s recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl tore through the region on Monday. County Judge KP George said that as of around noon on Friday, there were still 52,000 families without power. Officials highlighted shelters where residents can seek relief: Fort…

The district reported that an “overwhelming majority” of its schools lost power during the storm and around 70 of them were still without power as of Friday morning. HISD highlighted that there were downed trees at roughly 50 of its campuses and around 60 of its campuses had roof or structural damage. “We are working diligently to address these issues and ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff,” HISD said in a…

This list of high-water spots from Houston TranStar will be updated automatically. HOUSTON — As Beryl moves through Southeast Texas, expect torrential downpours that could lead to street flooding.  Here in Houston, it doesn’t take a lot of standing water to damage your car. You can lose control or stall in less than six inches of water. In just a foot of water, your car can start to float. In only two feet of water,…

As a massive power outage drags on, many hurricane victims are running out of non-perishable food, water and other essentials. HOUSTON — The following organizations are distributing food, water, ice or supplies for Hurricane Beryl victims in the Houston area. Distribution drives on Thursday, July 11 Precinct 1, Walmart and Universoul Circus Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen’s office is teaming up with Walmart and Universoul ️to distribute water at several Houston sites.  Acres Homes: 4 -5…

HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl devastated Texas earlier this week when it made landfall as a Category 1 storm. The Houston area is recovering and will be for quite some time.  The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has a way for residents to report damage to residential, commercial and/or agricultural property through a tool called iSTAT.  It stands for Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool.  Filling out the form helps to determine the extent of…

Several residents are left in the dark and without cooling. Some are on dialysis, bedridden, and in need of power. MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Seniors citizens and those with disabilities are among the people left in the dark due to Hurricane Beryl. Residents of the Jubilee Senior Living apartments claim management is doing nothing to make the residents comfortable while they deal with day two of a power outage. Some residents are frustrated about the…