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The search and rescue mission in Grand Canyon National Park could stretch into the weekend. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Rescue teams in the Grand Canyon National Park continue searching for a Gilbert woman who was swept away in a powerful flash flood Thursday while hiking in Havasu Canyon.  Chenoa Nickerson and her husband were half a mile above the Colorado River confluence when they were swept away by the fast-moving flood waters, according to the…

The search and rescue mission in Grand Canyon National Park could stretch into the weekend. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Rescue teams in the Grand Canyon National Park continue searching for a Gilbert woman who was swept away in a powerful flash flood Thursday while hiking in Havasu Canyon.  Chenoa Nickerson and her husband were half a mile above the Colorado River confluence when they were swept away by the fast-moving flood waters, according to the…

Harris County Attorney Chrisitan Menefee said his office received over 250 complaints of price gouging after Beryl and two Shell stations face lawsuits. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two Houston-area gas stations face lawsuits for alleged price gouging after Hurricane Beryl, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced on Monday. The lawsuit accuses two Shell stations operated by different companies of dramatic price increases after the hurricane slammed Southeast Texas on July 8.  Shell station in Bellaire…

The storm caused damage to the building and it’s unclear when they’ll be able to open back up. HOUSTON — Houston’s Rothko Chapel was forced to close for an indefinite amount of time due to damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl last month. Leaks were noticed in the Chapel’s roof due to the heavy rain and strong wind. Also, part of the ceiling and some walls were damaged. They said they hired an art conservation firm…

HOUSTON — Nearly three months after a derecho ripped through the Houston area, we learned the storm spawned another tornado. We already knew about two tornadoes that were confirmed shortly after the May 16 storm. One was in Cypress and another was in Waller County. Both of those tornadoes were EF-1s. On Tuesday, Aug. 13 — 89 days later — KHOU 11 meteorologist Pat Cavlin said news of a third tornado popped up on the…

HOUSTON — Nearly three months after a derecho ripped through the Houston area, we learned the storm spawned another tornado. We already knew about two tornadoes that were confirmed shortly after the May 16 storm. One was in Cypress and another was in Waller County. Both of those tornadoes were EF-1s. On Tuesday, Aug. 13 — 89 days later — KHOU 11 meteorologist Pat Cavlin said news of a third tornado popped up on the…

The action comes a week after CenterPoint released an updated plan of action in response to feedback from Gov. Greg Abbott. HOUSTON — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into CenterPoint Energy for possible violations during Hurricane Beryl.  The energy provider has been widely criticized after widespread outages left millions without power and caused the hyperthermia deaths of at least 15 people.  Editor’s note: The above video originally aired on Aug. 5 “The Office…

The action comes a week after CenterPoint released an updated plan of action in response to feedback from Gov. Greg Abbott. HOUSTON — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into CenterPoint Energy for possible violations during Hurricane Beryl.  The energy provider has been widely criticized after widespread outages left millions without power and caused the hyperthermia deaths of at least 15 people.  Editor’s note: The above video originally aired on Aug. 5 “The Office…

Homeowners typically pay $2,300 a year. The rate hike would increase premiums by about $230. GALVESTON, Texas — Hundreds of thousands of families living in Texas coastal counties are facing the possibility of a hefty insurance rate hike. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association voted Tuesday to increase rates by 10% starting in 2025.  If this rate hike goes into effect, it will impact a lot of people.  “When you talk about rate hikes, increases, you’re hurting…

Homeowners typically pay $2,300 a year. The rate hike would increase premiums by about $230. GALVESTON, Texas — Hundreds of thousands of families living in Texas coastal counties are facing the possibility of a hefty insurance rate hike. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association voted Tuesday to increase rates by 10% starting in 2025.  If this rate hike goes into effect, it will impact a lot of people.  “When you talk about rate hikes, increases, you’re hurting…

“We have heard the calls for change, and we are taking action now,” CenterPoint President and CEO Jason Wells said. HOUSTON — CenterPoint Energy released a response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s feedback on their plan of action to reduce the risk of outages during the next major storm. In a release sent out Monday morning, CenterPoint said they will accelerate their timeline to strengthen the infrastructure in the Houston area and to complete more than 40 tasks…

Lighthouse Church will host service every Sunday in August at Lakewood Church. HOUSTON — A Houston church is lending a helping hand to another mega-church after Hurricane Beryl caused severe damage. Lakewood Church opened its doors to a couple thousand members of Lighthouse Church Sunday night for service. According to Lighthouse Church, they have about 3,500 members who attend service in person every week, but after Beryl hit, they were left with no place to…

Potential Tropical Cyclone Four likely to take on the name Debby as it heads toward Florida HOUSTON — Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is a tropical wave drifting across Cuba has been highlighted by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) for potential development. The disturbance now has a 90% chance of development into a tropical depression within the next seven days. If it does become a tropical storm, it will take on the name Debby. The tropical…

Beryl left behind a lot of damage at the Humane Society’s southwest Houston property, including uprooted trees, downed fences and shattered glass. HOUSTON — It’s been three weeks since Beryl slammed the Houston area as a Category 1 hurricane and caused extensive damage.  The Houston Humane Society is still trying to recover from the natural disaster while caring for hundreds of homeless animals.  “Even before the storm, we were operating at full capacity,” shelter director Aaron…

Flash flooding sweeps through yet again, leaving drivers stranded and roads impassable. HOUSTON — Community members said light rain flooded ditches on Friday, and with so much new construction, the water doesn’t move like it used to. They said there’s a never-ending fear of what the next rain brings. The water-swollen ditches in Acres Homes are an unfortunate, but regular, part of the scenery. And it’s just about too much to take. “You get knocked…