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Culberson & Fletcher clash in CD-7 debate

Posted on October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – In the only face-to-face clash in the high stakes struggle to represent much of Houston’s west side in Congress, Democratic challenger Lizzie Fletcher quickly pointed a finger of blame, accusing 18-year incumbent John Culberson of neglecting flood protection and leaving scores of neighborhoods vulnerable to storms like Hurricane Harvey. “The projects that the Army Corps of Engineers has identified for this community have gone unfunded for 18 years. It shouldn’t take…

What Migrants Displaced By The Dust Bowl And Climate Events Can Teach Us

Posted on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The World Bank predicts climate change could create as many as 143 million “climate migrants” by 2050. The result would be a mass migration twice as large as the number of refugees in the world today. Though the size of potential displacement is unprecedented, the relationship between migration and climate has played out on a smaller scale throughout the history of North America, say historians Nathan Connolly and Ed Ayers. Connolly, a professor at Johns…

Hurricane off Mexico on track for South Texas

Posted on October 21, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

At least one Pacific storm is expected to sweep northeast next week and is likely to impact South Texas. Hurricane Willa was rapidly intensifying Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, while Tropical Storm Vicente was moving well off the Pacific coast of Mexico. less At least one Pacific storm is expected to sweep northeast next week and is likely to impact South Texas. Hurricane Willa was rapidly intensifying Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, while Tropical Storm Vicente was…

American Legion League City Post 554 needs you

Posted on October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

LEAGUE CITY, Texas (FOX 26) – If you are seeking an opportunity to volunteer, American Legion League City Post 554 could use your help. The members and their families are still struggling to recover after Hurricane Harvey flooded the building in 2017. Despite that, the post continues to serve its military veterans. FOX 26 News photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires learns from organizers of a blues festival on Oct. 20 how the money raised from the event will help…

Abbott adds more counties to disaster declaration

Posted on October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Governor Greg Abbott has added 36 counties to his state disaster declaration in response to widespread flooding in Texas. That’s in addition to the 18 counties already included earlier this week. “There’s already been hundreds of thousands of Texans already seriously impacted by the rains and flooding here in Central Texas,” said Abbott. The governor worries there could be more, depending on weather events this weekend. “We anticipate river flooding to the moderate and…

Tropical Storm Vicente forms off Guatemalan coast, may bring rain to Texas

Posted on October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON – The Eastern Pacific is getting a little active again, with Tropical Storm Vicente off the Guatemalan coast and another area of low pressure that has a 90 percent chance of development over the next 48 hours southwest of the southern Mexican coast. Both storms are moving west-northwest over the next few days. Here’s what you should know about it: What we know Both Vicente and the new storm will move just offshore of…

Airbnb Lodging Offered Free of Charge to Evacuees in Wake of Flooding

Posted on October 19, 2018October 20, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

As the waters keep rising due to major flooding throughout Central Texas, Airbnb activated a program Friday to help provide housing for flood victims and relief workers. Airbnb, the online marketplace for short-term housing, has switched on its Open Homes Program after rising waters in area lakes and rivers have washed away homes and businesses in counties along the Llano and Colorado rivers north of San Antonio. The program connects displaced residents and relief workers in…

From U.S. Senator To Railroad Commissioner: Here Are The 2018 Statewide Races

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

We here at KUT spend a lot of time reminding you about the down-ballot races in an election. This season, we hosted City Council forums because local elections really affect your life the most. But we know the big shiny races at the top of the ticket get more attention. So, here’s what you need to know about the races everyone in the state gets a chance to vote on. Stop me if you’ve heard…

More Flooding Leads Gov. Abbott To Triple Disaster List

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s added 36 Texas counties to a state disaster declaration as flooding continues in parts of the state. The 36 counties mentioned Friday by Abbott during a news conference are in addition to 18 named as part of the disaster declaration on Tuesday. The counties cover a broad swath of Texas extending roughly from West and Central Texas down to the Gulf Coast and South Texas. “With…

Flooding prompts Texas Gov. Abbott to expand disaster list

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Published 3:09 pm CDT, Friday, October 19, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s added 36 Texas counties to a state disaster declaration as flooding continues in parts of the state. The 36 counties mentioned Friday by Abbott during a news conference are in addition to 18 named as part of the disaster declaration on Tuesday. The counties cover a broad swath of Texas extending roughly from West and Central Texas down to…

Central Texas Copes With Historic Flooding Following Heavy Rains

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Originally published on October 19, 2018 1:35 pm Heavy rains in central Texas have caused historic flooding this week. Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a state of emergency in 18 counties, and flooding has damaged homes in Highland Lakes and washed out a bridge in Kingsland. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks with KUT reporter Mose Buchele (@MoseBuchele). Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.

Houston Non-Profit Races to Save Florida’s Bees after Hurricane Michael

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Rescue Bank’s first shipment of 52,000 gallons of high fructose corn syrup arrived in the Florida Panhandle on Thursday morning. Hurricane Michael wiped out the food supply for bee colonies across the Florida Panhandle. Now a Houston non-profit is racing to keep them from starving. Florida beekeepers send colonies all over the country to help pollinate crops. Florida itself is the nation’s largest citrus producer, and the bees are critical to the harvest. “The high…

Morning weather forecast for October 19, 2018

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Zack Shields has your weather forecast. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. (CT) (10/19) for most of Central Texas. TODAY – Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locallyheavy rainfall possible. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.TONIGHT – Showers. Near steady temperature around 60. Northwinds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. SATURDAY – Cloudy with showers likely. Highs in the…

Residents near Trinity River told to evacuate

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

LIBERTY, Texas (FOX 26) – Liberty County Emergency Management officials are recommending that residents along the Trinity River evacuate as the Trinity River Authority is releasing large amounts of water from the Livingston Dam into the river. Johanna Black’s family is staying in a camper on higher ground after floodwaters from the Trinity River filled gullies and spilled over County Road 2550 in Cleveland. She’s now unable to drive within two miles of her home near the river….

Emergency operations system activated due to..

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Even the statue of music legend, Stevie Ray Vaugn is prepared for flooding. On Thursday someone dressed him up with a life vest jacket in past flooding events Stevie has been underwater. The Lower Colorado River Authority announced Wednesday they preparing to open up additional flood gates at Mansfield Dam over the next few days. Water will be rushing downstream to Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. The lakes high water levels have caused concern…

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