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Adam Zuvanich Houston had a relatively quiet year when it came to hurricanes. The end of this month signals the official conclusion of this year’s quiet hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. While the Atlantic Ocean was rife with activity, very few storms made their way into the Gulf of Mexico – thanks, in part, to the same conditions that ushered in this summer’s brutal heatwave. This year brought 20 named…

A powerful cold front will bring the chance for strong to severe storms across East Texas and the Deep South this afternoon and tonight. HOUSTON — The fall/winter severe weather season is underway across the Deep South and a strong cold front will bring the chance for strong storms to Southeast Texas this afternoon.   The greatest threat for severe weather will be north and east of the Houston metro area, but any spot is…

A powerful cold front will bring the chance for strong to severe storms across East Texas and the Deep South this afternoon and tonight. HOUSTON — The fall/winter severe weather season is underway across the Deep South and a strong cold front will bring the chance for strong storms to Southeast Texas this afternoon.   The greatest threat for severe weather will be north and east of the Houston metro area, but any spot is…

A powerful cold front will bring the chance for strong to severe storms across East Texas and the Deep South this afternoon and tonight. HOUSTON — The fall/winter severe weather season is underway across the Deep South and a strong cold front will bring the chance for strong storms to Southeast Texas this afternoon.   The greatest threat for severe weather will be north and east of the Houston metro area, but any spot is…

Marissa Cardenas/Houston Public Media Houston motorists were driving in the rain on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 on Elgin Street, in the University of Houston main campus. National Weather Service Houston is warning residents of possible severe weather in southeast Texas Monday. The best potential timing for severe storms will be late Monday morning with concerns of damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes. Odds of severe weather increase to the north of Conroe and around east…

Houston Skyline as seen from the Waco Street bridge in east Houston. February 4, 2020 The National Weather Service is warning of potential flooding in Houston and surrounding cities Thursday morning. A coastal flood statement is issued on Galveston Island until 9 a.m. Thursday. National Weather Service says there is a minimal to no known threat to life or property on the island. A flood advisory is issued by the National Weather Service in Matagorda…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A 55-year-old man was arrested Friday after being accused of starting a wildfire in Montgomery County.  Firefighters said the man, who has not been identified, illegally dumped and burned construction materials near his home off Forest Service Road 219, causing the wildfire that quickly spread toward nearby homes on the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest. He has been charged with illegal dumping, which is a Class B Misdemeanor.  Montgomery…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A 55-year-old man was arrested Friday after being accused of starting a wildfire in Montgomery County.  Firefighters said the man, who has not been identified, illegally dumped and burned construction materials near his home off Forest Service Road 219, causing the wildfire that quickly spread toward nearby homes on the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest. He has been charged with illegal dumping, which is a Class B Misdemeanor.  Montgomery…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A 55-year-old man was arrested Friday after being accused of starting a wildfire in Montgomery County.  Firefighters said the man, who has not been identified, illegally dumped and burned construction materials near his home off Forest Service Road 219, causing the wildfire that quickly spread toward nearby homes on the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest. He has been charged with illegal dumping, which is a Class B Misdemeanor.  Montgomery…

More than six years after Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area, partisan battles between local officials and Texas state authorities have held up aid for thousands.  Michael Murney Ronald Demery remembers the day in June 2019 when a city of Houston inspector said the city was going to build him a new house. In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey’s floodwaters poured into the northeast Houston home Ronald, 62, had shared with his mother Rosa for nearly…

(Stock photo) In Texas, nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by human activity, fire analysts said. This means that most wildfires can be prevented by taking simple actions. Manny Chavez/Getty Images/iStockphoto A massive Walker County wildfire that ignited Friday afternoon is now 40 percent contained, but it may take several more days before it’s completely extinguished, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Officials are currently monitoring the weather to see if winds and…

Officials urge residents in the area to still use caution as they work to suppress the fire. WALKER COUNTY, Texas — Evacuation orders have been lifted as the Game Preserve Fire continues to burn north of Huntsville. The Texas A&M Forest Service lifted the orders Sunday morning as nearly 4,300 acres continued to burn. Officials said the fire remains 40% contained. Editorial note: The above video aired prior to evacuation orders being lifted. The Walker…

The Walker County Office of Emergency Management has ordered evacuations for the Cedar Ridge subdivision, Brimberry Road and Branded for Christ Church. WALKER COUNTY, Texas — The Game Preserve Fire grew to nearly 4,300 acres as of Saturday night as containment efforts north of Huntsville continue, according to the Walker County Office of Emergency Management.  Editorial note: The Walker County OEM on Facebook reported at 2:43 p.m. on Saturday that the fire had grown to…

Officials said crews are engaged in structure protection and building a fireline. WALKER COUNTY, Texas — The Game Preserve Fire grew to 3,800 acres as of Saturday morning as containment efforts north of Huntsville continue. The Walker County Office of Emergency Management has ordered evacuations for Cedar Ridge and Brimberry Doe. Editorial note: The above video aired Saturday morning prior to the wildfire growing to 3,800 acres. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the…

Officials said crews are engaged in structure protection and building a fireline. WALKER COUNTY, Texas — The Game Preserve Fire grew to 3,800 acres as of Saturday morning as containment efforts north of Huntsville continue. Editorial note: The above video aired Saturday morning prior to the wildfire growing to 3,800 acres. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is now 20% contained as crews engage in structure protection and efforts to build a…