Texas works to finish Hurricane Ike recovery projects

Texas works to finish Hurricane Ike recovery projects

GALVESTON, Texas – It’s been nearly 10 years since Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston, and government agencies are still working to complete recovery projects before a state-imposed deadline. The Galveston County Daily News reports that Thursday marks a decade since Ike made landfall and swamped parts of the island city, leaving more than $29 billion worth of damage and 37 deaths. Officials are working to finish as many recovery projects as possible before the state’s December…

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Floodwaters hit Texas City homeowners

Floodwaters hit Texas City homeowners

TEXAS CITY, TX – Several homeowners were struck by floodwaters in Texas City on Tuesday morning.  Texas City ISD has canceled classes today due to flooding. Floodwaters gushed into homes on Edward and Orchid street Tuesday morning.  “We get water constantly in our homes. We have tried to contact the mayor for help–but water is constantly here,” said Vickie, a Texas City homeowner who’s experienced the flooding 20 times. “This has happened over 20 times in 40 years. Homeowners are…

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Mighty Hurricane Carla battered the Texas Gulf Coast in 1961

PHOTOS: Hurricane Carla slams into Texas in 1961  A Category 4 hurricane, Carla devastated the Texas Gulf Coast starting on Sept. 11, 1961. The hurricane would reign as the worst in Texas until Harvey hit in 2017.  >>>See more photos of the damages left by Carla… less PHOTOS: Hurricane Carla slams into Texas in 1961  A Category 4 hurricane, Carla devastated the Texas Gulf Coast starting on Sept. 11, 1961. The hurricane would reign as…

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Heavy rain floods roads, cancels classes in Galveston County

Heavy rain floods roads, cancels classes in Galveston County

TEXAS CITY, Texas – Heavy rain Tuesday morning along the Southeast Texas coast led to flooded roads in Galveston County, prompting officials to cancel classes for some students. What seemed like nearly nonstop rain in the coastal county created a very sloppy morning commute for most. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Galveston County until 10:45 a.m. In the Texas City area, cars could be seen trying to navigate flooded roads near…

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CLASSES CANCELED: School closures in Texas City

CLASSES CANCELED: School closures in Texas City

TEXAS CITY, Texas (FOX 26) – Heavy rainfall and subsequent high water areas have caused officials to cancel school in Texas City. Texas City ISD has canceled classes Tuesday. Due to flooding in and surrounding TCISD, we are cancelling school for Sept. 11, 2018. — Texas City ISD (@TexasCityISD) September 11, 2018 The College of the Mainland has also closed its campus due to flooding Tuesday. You can check radar on our Facebook page.

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SE Harris, Galveston counties wake up to flash flooding

SE Harris, Galveston counties wake up to flash flooding

Flash flooding could occur on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. >>>See the Houston streets that are the most likely to flood. Flash flooding could occur on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. >>>See the Houston streets that are the most likely to flood. Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding You don’t get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or…

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Morning News Brief

Morning News Brief

Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: We know that forecasters, they do the best they can. But it is an imprecise science. Their predictions may turn out differently. Having said that, the latest forecast for Hurricane Florence is pretty bad. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It has reached sustained winds of 140 miles per hour. The hurricane is heading for the Carolinas at the moment. And one possibility is a storm like…

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Galveston County swamped with rain as Texas officials warn of potential severe weather

Galveston County swamped with rain as Texas officials warn of potential severe weather

By Nick Powell and Julian Gill Updated 7:13 pm CDT, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 A cluster of cars and news vans on Tuesday parked on the side of Pecan Drive in a rural section of Texas City to assess the flood damage from a storm system that dumped as many as 8 inches of rain in parts of southeast Texas.. The worst of the storm had already subsided and floodwaters that seeped into at least 15…

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NWS monitoring potential tropical storm developing in Gulf of Mexico that could hit Texas

NWS monitoring potential tropical storm developing in Gulf of Mexico that could hit Texas

By Fares Sabawi, mySanAntonio.com Updated 4:22 pm CDT, Monday, September 10, 2018 The National Weather Service is monitoring a weather system in the Gulf of Mexico that could impact Texas. The National Weather Service is monitoring a weather system in the Gulf of Mexico that could impact Texas. Photo: National Weather Service The disturbance headed for Texas can be seen in this enhanced satellite image provided by NOAA that shows Hurricane Florence, third from right, in…

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Satellite images show hurricanes lined up in Atlantic Ocean

Satellite images show hurricanes lined up in Atlantic Ocean

PHOTOS: Wild Texas weather This enhanced satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Florence, third from right, in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. At right is Tropical Storm Helene, and second from right is Tropical Storm Isaac.  >>>See what some of Texas’ weather-setting days looked like… less PHOTOS: Wild Texas weather This enhanced satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Florence, third from right, in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, Sept. 9,…

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Florence, Now A Hurricane, Is One Of Many Threats To The Atlantic And Pacific

Florence, Now A Hurricane, Is One Of Many Threats To The Atlantic And Pacific

Updated at 12:45 a.m. ET on Monday A slew of dangerous storms – hurricanes, tropical storms and a typhoon — are on the move and threatening life and property in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The National Hurricane Center has issued advisories for the Atlantic on Hurricane Florence, and two tropical storms, Helene and Isaac. The NHC has also issued an advisory for the Eastern Pacific on Tropical Storm Paul, and the Central Pacific…

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NWS extends flash flood watch to 1 p.m. for Bexar County, as soaked soil increases flooding chances

NWS extends flash flood watch to 1 p.m. for Bexar County, as soaked soil increases flooding chances

By Caleb Downs, mySanAntonio.com Published 6:57 am CDT, Monday, September 10, 2018 Kat Gehrke watches a flooded Helotes Creek in Grey Forest after rains causes flooding at low water crossings throughout the town, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. At the height of the rain storm, all low water crossings, including the main road leading into Grey Forest, Scenic Loop Road, were closed for several hours. less Kat Gehrke watches a flooded Helotes Creek in Grey Forest after…

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Houston area under flash flood watch from afternoon until Tuesday morning

PHOTOS: Get ready A flash flood watch is in effect until Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. >>Avoid these streets if heavy rains occur… PHOTOS: Get ready A flash flood watch is in effect until Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. >>Avoid these streets if heavy rains occur… Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding You don’t get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road…

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WEATHER ALERT: Flash flood watch issued for several southeast Texas counties

WEATHER ALERT: Flash flood watch issued for several southeast Texas counties

Forecasters warned of the possibility of heavy rain and flooding from Monday into Tuesday as a storm system moves through the region. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch from 1 p.m. Monday until Tuesday morning for Brazoria, Chambers, Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda and Wharton counties. Below is the official statement from the Weather Service: …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOONTHROUGH TUESDAY MORNING… The National…

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