An Arizona woman went missing after a flash flood in Havasu Canyon. Her body was found about 20 miles down stream 3 days later.

An Arizona woman went missing after a flash flood in Havasu Canyon. Her body was found about 20 miles down stream 3 days later.

Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was with her husband when she was swept away by flood waters on Aug. 22. Three days later, her body has been found. GRAND CANYON VILLAGE, Ariz. — Three days after she was swept away by a flash flood in the Havasu Canyon area of the Grand Canyon, the body of Chenoa Nickerson has been found, according to National Park authorities.  On Aug. 22, Nickerson was with her husband when a flash…

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Mason County wildfire burns more than 4,000 acres

Mason County wildfire burns more than 4,000 acres

Crews are still responding to the fire, which is 95% contained as Saturday night. TEXAS, USA — Crews are working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 4,000 acres.  The Texas A&M Forest Service said Friday morning that the North Art Complex Fire was burning approximately 3,000 acres in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10 p.m. Saturday, the now-4,300-acre fire is roughly 95% contained….

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Mason County wildfire fully contained as of Sunday afternoon

Mason County wildfire fully contained as of Sunday afternoon

Officials say all state resources are being released. TEXAS, USA — A Central Texas wildfire spanning more than 4,000 acres has been fully contained. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Friday morning that the North Art Complex Fire was burning approximately 3,000 acres in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of Sunday the now-4,300-acre fire is fully contained. Officials say the North Art Complex Fire is actually the result of…

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Paradise turned nightmare: Woman missing, hundreds stranded and waiting for helicopter rescue after flash flooding in Havasu Canyon

Paradise turned nightmare: Woman missing, hundreds stranded and waiting for helicopter rescue after flash flooding in Havasu Canyon

The search and rescue mission in Grand Canyon National Park could stretch into the weekend. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Rescue teams in the Grand Canyon National Park continue searching for a Gilbert woman who was swept away in a powerful flash flood Thursday while hiking in Havasu Canyon.  Chenoa Nickerson and her husband were half a mile above the Colorado River confluence when they were swept away by the fast-moving flood waters, according to the…

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Paradise turned nightmare: Woman missing, hundreds rescued by helicopter after flash flooding in Havasu Canyon

Paradise turned nightmare: Woman missing, hundreds rescued by helicopter after flash flooding in Havasu Canyon

The search and rescue mission in Grand Canyon National Park could stretch into the weekend. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — Rescue teams in the Grand Canyon National Park continue searching for a Gilbert woman who was swept away in a powerful flash flood Thursday while hiking in Havasu Canyon.  Chenoa Nickerson and her husband were half a mile above the Colorado River confluence when they were swept away by the fast-moving flood waters, according to the…

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Mason County wildfire burns more than 4,000 acres

Mason County wildfire burns more than 4,000 acres

Crews are still responding to the fire, which is 90% contained as of 5 p.m. Saturday. TEXAS, USA — Crews are working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 4,000 acres.  The Texas A&M Forest Service said Friday morning that the North Art Complex Fire was burning approximately 3,000 acres in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10:20 a.m., the fire was only 10% contained….

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Mason County wildfire burning an estimated 4,000 acres

Mason County wildfire burning an estimated 4,000 acres

Crews are responding to the fire, which is 30% contained as of just before 2 p.m. Friday. TEXAS, USA — Crews are currently working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 4,000 acres.  The Texas A&M Forest Service said Friday morning that the North Art Complex Fire was burning approximately 3,000 acres in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10:20 a.m., the fire was only…

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Mason County wildfire burns across an estimated 3,000 acres

Mason County wildfire burns across an estimated 3,000 acres

Firefighters are responding to the fire, which is only 10% contained as of 10:20 a.m. Friday. TEXAS, USA — Firefighters are currently working to put out a Central Texas wildfire spanning across an estimated 3,000 acres.  As of Friday morning, the North Art Complex Fire is burning in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area. As of 10:20 a.m., the fire is only 10% contained.  Officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service…

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Mason County wildfire burns across 3,000 acres

Mason County wildfire burns across 3,000 acres

Firefighters are currently responding to the fire, which is only 10% contained. TEXAS, USA — Firefighters are currently working to put out Central Texas wildfire spanning across 3,000 acres.  As of early Friday morning, the North Art Complex fire is burning in Mason County, roughly 118 miles away from the Austin area.  This fire is only 10% contained as crews respond to the scene.  A second, smaller fire is also happening across 10 acres in…

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CenterPoint aims to push cost of repairing Hurricane Beryl’s damage onto Houston-area ratepayers

CenterPoint aims to push cost of repairing Hurricane Beryl’s damage onto Houston-area ratepayers

The company’s latest quarterly report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission specifies the company will seek to pay for the damages over several years through bonds and pass the debt service costs onto customers. By Andrew Schneider, Houston Public MediaAugust 21, 2024 9:34 amEnergy & Environment, Houston Public Media, Texas Newsroom

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Houston-area gas stations accused of price gouging after Hurricane Beryl sued by Harris County

Houston-area gas stations accused of price gouging after Hurricane Beryl sued by Harris County

Harris County Attorney Chrisitan Menefee said his office received over 250 complaints of price gouging after Beryl and two Shell stations face lawsuits. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two Houston-area gas stations face lawsuits for alleged price gouging after Hurricane Beryl, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced on Monday. The lawsuit accuses two Shell stations operated by different companies of dramatic price increases after the hurricane slammed Southeast Texas on July 8.  Shell station in Bellaire…

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Watch: North Carolina home floats into ocean as Hurricane Ernesto causes high surf, riptides

Watch: North Carolina home floats into ocean as Hurricane Ernesto causes high surf, riptides

The collapse happened Friday evening at 23214 Corbina Drive, according to Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials. RODANTHE, N.C. — A house in Rodanthe, North Carolina fell into the ocean on Friday evening, becoming the seventh to collapse in four years, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore said. The collapse happened at 23214 Corbina Drive. Seashore officials strongly urge all visitors to avoid the beaches and stay out of the water around all areas of the beaches…

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Houston's Rothko Chapel closed due to Hurricane Beryl damage

Houston's Rothko Chapel closed due to Hurricane Beryl damage

The storm caused damage to the building and it’s unclear when they’ll be able to open back up. HOUSTON — Houston’s Rothko Chapel was forced to close for an indefinite amount of time due to damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl last month. Leaks were noticed in the Chapel’s roof due to the heavy rain and strong wind. Also, part of the ceiling and some walls were damaged. They said they hired an art conservation firm…

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Austin metro ranked fifth-highest in nation for wildfire damage risk, according to new report

Austin metro ranked fifth-highest in nation for wildfire damage risk, according to new report

AUSTIN, Texas — The property solutions group CoreLogic has released its annual Wildfire Risk Report, and the Austin area ranks highly for the risk of wildfires. CoreLogic came up with the rankings by evaluating many factors, including slope, aspect, surface composition, drought condition and winds. Based on this data, Texas ranks third for the number of homes with “Moderate” or “Greater” wildfire risk, with 244,617 homes and $88.4 billion in property falling into this category….

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Today we learned about a tornado that touched down in Cypress nearly three months ago

Today we learned about a tornado that touched down in Cypress nearly three months ago

HOUSTON — Nearly three months after a derecho ripped through the Houston area, we learned the storm spawned another tornado. We already knew about two tornadoes that were confirmed shortly after the May 16 storm. One was in Cypress and another was in Waller County. Both of those tornadoes were EF-1s. On Tuesday, Aug. 13 — 89 days later — KHOU 11 meteorologist Pat Cavlin said news of a third tornado popped up on the…

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