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Multiple Tornado Warnings were issued Thursday afternoon and several tornadoes were spotted. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, Maria Aguilera, Amanda Henderson, Matt Dougherty Published: 4:01 PM CST December 26, 2024 Updated: 9:10 PM CST December 26, 2024 HOUSTON — A strong line of storms moved through Southeast Texas Thursday, bringing with it reports of tornadoes and plenty of video on social media showing them. Wharton County The first tornado was reported in Wharton County. The sheriff’s…

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to get state resources ready as strong storms moved through the state on Thursday. HOUSTON — With severe weather hitting the Houston area and all across Texas on Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office activated its emergency response resources. “Texas is prepared to deploy all necessary resources to help local officials respond to severe weather threats,” Abbott said in a news release. “As Texans and out-of-state…

“Getting to this point has been a true community effort,” Rothko Chapel Executive Director David Leslie said. HOUSTON — After being forced to close due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, Houston’s Rothko Chapel has an official reopening date. From December 17 through December 22 and from December 24 through January 5, the chapel will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are a couple exceptions – on December 25 and January 1, the…

The report made 14 recommendations from communication, state policy and procedure. HOUSTON — Two widespread disasters affected Houston over the summer, causing damage and disruptive power outages: the May 16 derecho and Hurricane Beryl which made landfall in Matagorda Bay on July 8. Millions of people lost power, causing Gov. Greg Abbott to call for a report on what caused the “unacceptable” response. The report, released Thursday, listed 14 recommendations. The Public Utility Commission of…

The nearly 60% tax increase means about $60 per year for the average Harris County homeowner. HOUSTON — In an era of ever-skeptical voters, the Harris County Flood Control District is grateful so-called Proposition A was approved Tuesday night. “We know that voters made a thoughtful decision,” HCFCD executive director Tina Petersen said. She said the nearly 60% hike in the agency’s tax rate will pay for, among other things, expanded maintenance throughout the system….

Around 65 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Some evacuations have been lifted as crews continue to contain a 400-acre wildfire in Bastrop County that started Sunday. Many people were forced to leave their homes after the Hudson Fire started around noon on Sunday about 8 miles east of Bastrop, just north of State Highway 71. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Monday that a structure…

Around 65 homes were initially evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Some evacuations have been lifted as crews continue working to contain a 400-acre wildfire in Bastrop County that started Sunday. Many people were forced to leave their homes after the Hudson Fire started around noon on Sunday about 8 miles east of Bastrop, just north of State Highway 71. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Monday that…