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Proceed with caution. That should be the words of warning all Houstonians should keep in mind if they have to be on the roads Friday night. The combination of a cold front mixed with a strong low pressure system to the west of the area will combine overnight Friday and into Saturday to create ideal conditions for heavy rainfall and potentially strong thunderstorms. There is already a Flash Flood Watch in effect for the entire…

Thousands visit St. Martin’s ahead of Bush funeral The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard into St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool) Nearly 12,000 people visited St. Martin’s Episcopal Church to pay their respects to former president George H. W. Bush, spokesman Jim McGrath announced. The last bus to St. Martin’s left at 5:30 am…

Heavy rain is expected in most of southeast Texas on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Heavy rain is expected in most of southeast Texas on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close Image 1 of 39 Heavy rain is expected in most of southeast Texas on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Heavy rain is expected in most of southeast Texas on Friday, Dec….

Temperatures cooled off noticeably this week after a fairly strong cold front pushed through the region on Sunday. Lows in the upper 30s were common and highs barely made it out of the 50s on Tuesday. As we move toward the weekend, we could see our most significant rainfall in weeks. Thursday should prove to be rather cloudy and cool with highs in the low 60s and lows not getting much below 50 thanks to…

HOUSTON – While weather has been cool, sunny and beautiful this week skies will turn dark as we head into the weekend. A strong weather system has been lashing the West Coast and is on the way to Southeast Texas. Shower and storms chances will go up Friday afternoon but the worst of the weather will move in late Friday night and last through early Saturday morning. In a matter of eight to 12 hours…

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush talks with Port Arthur officials during a stop in Jefferson County in November, 2018. The Texas General Land Office rolled out their newest Homeowner Assistance Program in the region to further aid those still recovering from Tropical Storm Harvey. They also announced a FEMA extension on trailers as well as a new sales program. Photo taken Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Kim Brent/The Enterprise less Texas Land Commissioner George P….

WASHINGTON – (AP) — The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol Rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike. Members of the public lined up before sunrise to pay their respects as an honor guard stood watch beside Bush’s casket in…

Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Published 8:09 am CST, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 The National Weather Service said a “very dynamic” storm system moving in from the west could bring heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes to the Houston area. The National Weather Service said a “very dynamic” storm system moving in from the west could bring heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes to the Houston area. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of /…

WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike. With Bush’s casket atop the Lincoln Catafalque, first used for Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 funeral, dignitaries came forward to honor the Texan whose efforts…

WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike. With Bush’s casket atop the Lincoln Catafalque, first used for Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 funeral, dignitaries came forward to honor the Texan whose…

George Herbert Walker Bush left The White House in 1993, but continued to make his mark on the county for the past quarter century. “I’ve spoken of a thousand points of light, of all the community organizations that are spread, like stars, throughout the nation doing good,” President Bush said. It was a message and theme that repeated itself in his run to The White House, inaugural speech and well after he left office. President Bush’s…

Presidents and other leaders are pouring in with praise for former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday at age 94: (He) “was a man of the highest character. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad.” – Former President George W. Bush ___ “George H.W. Bush’s life is a testament to the notion that public service is…

HOUSTON (AP) — George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st President of the United States of America, died November 30, 2018. He was 94 years old and is survived by five children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his second child, Pauline Robinson “Robin” Bush; and his brothers Prescott and “Bucky.” [embedded content]Mr. Bush was elected president…

A new program is about to begin that will help homeowners struggling to recover after Hurricane Harvey who were not reimbursed or had to pay for repairs out of pocket. Applications for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program and the Homeowner Assistance Program will be available on December 3, 2018. The programs are being administered by the Texas General Land Office. Homeowners who need still need assistance with home repairs or rebuilding can apply for the Homeowner Assistance Program. Homeowners…

The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund is disbursing the last round of grants to local flood victims. The fund was established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett last year to help with disaster relief, whether it was an immediate medium or long-term need. Overall, more than $113 million will have been given out to help 190,000 households. The decisions were based on carefully selected nonprofit organizations. This latest round of $3 million…