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A Houston assisted living facility owner develops emergency kits and ID vests for seniors, aiming to prevent confusion during evacuations. HOUSTON — A Houston assisted living facility owner has developed specialized emergency kits and identification vests for elderly residents after witnessing the confusion and fear seniors faced during Hurricane Harvey evacuations at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Debora Nixon, owner of Nixon Home Care, created the solution after volunteering during Harvey’s aftermath.  “We had…

As the Eastern Pacific remains active, the tropical Atlantic is dead quiet. HOUSTON — Atlantic Hurricane Season: Week 3 Week three of the Atlantic hurricane season is here, and the tropics remain in a deep sleep.  Meanwhile, the tropical Eastern Pacific is alive with the fifth storm of the season barreling towards the west coast of Mexico.  If we finish this week without a named storm in the Atlantic basin (which seems very likely), this…

In Wharton County, two tornadoes caused major damage just as hurricane season begins. Now, some residents are rebuilding as they anticipate future storms. WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — Residents in Wharton County are taking stock of the damage after two tornadoes ripped through the area last Thursday. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 and an EF-1 tornado touched down, leaving residents like Leo Herrera with little to salvage. “We lost everything,” Herrera said. “You…

Pam Allen, founder of Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach, said the vigil will also recognize the work of first responders. SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio nonprofits are stepping up to unite the community for a moment of healing and remembrance in light of the flash floods last week that took the lives of 13 men and women. Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach alongside San Antonio Aware and Prepared, will host a candlelight vigil Wednesday…

In Wharton County, two tornadoes caused major damage just as hurricane season begins. Now, some residents are rebuilding as they anticipate future storms. WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — Residents in Wharton County are taking stock of the damage after two tornadoes ripped through the area last Thursday. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 and an EF-1 tornado touched down, leaving residents like Leo Herrera with little to salvage. “We lost everything,” Herrera said. “You…

In Wharton County, two tornadoes caused major damage just as hurricane season begins. Now, some residents are rebuilding as they anticipate future storms. WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — Residents in Wharton County are taking stock of the damage after two tornadoes ripped through the area last Thursday. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 and an EF-1 tornado touched down, leaving residents like Leo Herrera with little to salvage. “We lost everything,” Herrera said. “You…

WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — The powerful  EF-1 tornado that swept through Wharton County on Thursday left a family of 9 with a severely damaged home and no place to live.  “While we are incredibly grateful that our family is safe, our home suffered serious damage — including the roof and ceilings,” Moreno posted. “This unexpected disaster has turned our world upside down.”  Now, Moreno and her husband are putting on a brave face as they…

WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — The powerful  EF-1 tornado that swept through Wharton County on Thursday left a family of 9 with a severely damaged home and no place to live.  “While we are incredibly grateful that our family is safe, our home suffered serious damage — including the roof and ceilings,” Moreno posted. “This unexpected disaster has turned our world upside down.”  Now, Moreno and her husband are putting on a brave face as they…

The Bexar County medical examiner has so far identified seven of the victims, ages ranging from 28 to 61. SAN ANTONIO — The death toll from Thursday morning’s flash flood that overwhelmed numerous cars in northeast San Antonio – pushing them off the roadway and into a nearby creek bed – has grown to 12 as crews continue to look for victims, officials said.  The San Antonio Fire Department says it’s searching for at least…

The NWS confirmed two tornadoes — an EF-1 and an EF-0 — touched down in Wharton County, southwest of Houston, early Thursday morning. Author: Sammy Turner, Jaime E. Galvan, Stephen Goin Published: 1:31 PM CDT June 12, 2025 Updated: 4:27 PM CDT June 12, 2025 WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — Tornadoes left trails of extensive damage in Wharton County early Thursday, the National Weather Service confirmed. One EF-1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph touched…

The NWS confirmed two tornadoes — an EF-1 and an EF-0 — touched down in Wharton County, southwest of Houston, early Thursday morning. Author: Sammy Turner, Jaime E. Galvan, Stephen Goin Published: 1:31 PM CDT June 12, 2025 Updated: 4:10 PM CDT June 12, 2025 WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — Tornadoes left behind trails of damage in Wharton County early Thursday, the National Weather Service confirmed. One EF-1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph touched…

The NWS confirmed two tornadoes — an EF-1 and an EF-0 — touched down in Wharton County early Thursday morning. Author: Sammy Turner, Jaime E. Galvan, Stephen Goin Published: 1:31 PM CDT June 12, 2025 Updated: 3:04 PM CDT June 12, 2025 WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — Tornadoes left behind trails of damage in Wharton County early Thursday, the National Weather Service confirmed. One EF-1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph touched down around 3…

Flooding threatens Brazoria, Matagorda and Wharton counties amid heavy rain. HOUSTON — Thursday will bring another day with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances ramp up quickly through the early morning hours and continue through noon. We could see lingering showers through the afternoon.  Current watches and warnings: A Flood Warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. for parts of south-central and southeast Texas, including Jackson, Brazoria, Matagorda, and Wharton counties. Between 3 and 10…

The NWS confirmed two tornadoes — an EF-1 and an EF-0 — touched down in Wharton County early Thursday morning. Author: Sammy Turner, Jaime E. Galvan, Stephen Goin Published: 1:31 PM CDT June 12, 2025 Updated: 1:31 PM CDT June 12, 2025 WHARTON COUNTY, Texas — Tornadoes left behind trails of damage in Wharton County early Thursday, the National Weather Service confirmed. One EF-1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph touched down around 3…

Heavy rainfall caused road closures and also knocked out power to thousands in Matagorda County on Thursday. MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas — Leaders in Matagorda County issued a disaster declaration on Thursday due to ongoing severe weather. The declaration allows local authorities to do what they need to do to respond to issues caused by the storms and ensure their residents are safe. “Our biggest concern at this time is the impact of heavy rainfall and…