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Hurricane Beryl killed several people and caused widespread damage to Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. Several people without power died from hyperthermia. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on Monday, July 8. In a July 24 update from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we’ve learned the death toll in Harris County…

More than 10 agencies joined the massive search for Ray and Maranda Ankofski last month but the only sign they found of the couple was Ray’s pants and ID. Author: Shern-Min Chow, Lupita Villarreal, Michelle Homer Published: 12:46 PM CDT July 24, 2024 Updated: 12:46 PM CDT July 24, 2024 MOAB, Utah — It’s been more than a month since a Pearland couple went missing during a vacation in Moab, Utah.   The Grand County Sheriff’s…

Mayor John Whitmire said he understands but is disappointed that President Joe Biden will not visit Houston this week to check on Beryl recovery efforts. HOUSTON — According to Mayor John Whitmire, President Joe Biden won’t be visiting Houston this week to check in on the city’s recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. “I respect the president’s decision,” Whitmire said during a news conference on Sunday. Whitmire said Biden called after the storm…

Mayor John Whitmire is criticizing a report quoting Councilman Edward Pollard saying lives would’ve been saved if the city was better prepared for Hurricane Beryl. HOUSTON — Two Houston city leaders are exchanging words over Hurricane Beryl preparations. On Sunday, Mayor John Whitmire held a news conference hitting back at city councilman Edward Pollard. The mayor said it is in response to comments made about mobilizing first responders prior to Beryl arriving.  The mayor began…

Residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl can apply for federal assistance from FEMA. The money is primarily for the uninsured or underinsured. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Additional federal assistance is being provided for storm victims in 16 Texas counties in the wake of Beryl.  President Biden amended the Major Disaster Declaration to authorize “additional federal assistance to disaster survivors to help aid in their recovery from Hurricane Beryl.” It comes after a number of Texas politicians…

Richard Reyes has been bringing joy and Christmas gifts to children in low-income neighborhoods for more than four decades. Now, he’s the one who needs help. HOUSTON — Like a lot of Houstonians, Richard Reyes is still cleaning up the mess and counting up the costs of damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. His home in the Aldine area was flooded with about a foot of water. “In a matter of half an hour, it went…

In addition to CenterPoint’s CEO and other executives, a coalition of community leaders and elected officials will also join the news conference. Author: Michelle Homer, Sammy Turner, Randy Klein Published: 2:15 PM CDT July 18, 2024 Updated: 2:15 PM CDT July 18, 2024 HOUSTON — A coalition of civic organizations and Houston politicians met with CenterPoint Energy executives on Thursday to discuss the power company’s issues following Hurricane Beryl. They have scheduled a news conference at…

All frozen food items, including ice, will be 10% off at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas until July 21. HOUSTON — H-E-B, Kroger and Randalls are working to help communities hit by Hurricane Beryl by offering them a little relief at the register.  Randalls Starting Wednesday through Tuesday, July 23, shoppers can receive $20 off purchases of $100 or more at all Houston-area Randalls. This is a digital deal available through the Randalls…