Kroger and H-E-B offering discounts on frozen food to help Hurricane Beryl recovery

Kroger and H-E-B offering discounts on frozen food to help Hurricane Beryl recovery

All frozen food items, including ice, will be 10% off at H-E-B stores in Houston and surrounding areas until July 21. HOUSTON — Both H-E-B and Kroger are working to help communities hit by Hurricane Beryl by offering them a little relief at the register.  Kroger Kroger is offering $10 off all purchases of $100 or more when they use their Kroger cards. It must be in a single transaction. As residents across the region…

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Hurricane Beryl deaths: Here's what we know about the victims who died before and after the storm

Hurricane Beryl deaths: Here's what we know about the victims who died before and after the storm

Hurricane Beryl killed several people and caused widespread damage and devastation to Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Hurricane Beryl left its mark across Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. While millions dealt with power outages and extensive damage, other families were dealing with the loss of loved ones. The storm claimed the lives of many people, some from high water, others from falling debris and at least one…

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Deadly storm hits SE Texas. Here's what we know about the victims of Hurricane Beryl

Deadly storm hits SE Texas. Here's what we know about the victims of Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl brought widespread damage and devastation to Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Hurricane Beryl left its mark across Southeast Texas on Monday, July 8, 2024. While millions dealt with power outages and extensive damage, other families were dealing with the loss of loved ones. The storm claimed the lives of many people, some from high water, others from falling debris and at least one from a fire that…

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Gov. Abbott pens letter to CenterPoint calling for severe weather preparation, response improvement

Gov. Abbott pens letter to CenterPoint calling for severe weather preparation, response improvement

Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to CenterPoint’s president and CEO outlining what he wants to see from the power company by the end of the month. AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to the president of CenterPoint outlining several things he wanted the power company to do in the coming months to make sure they’re ready to respond to the next weather event in Southeast Texas. In the letter,…

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Gov. Greg Abbott defends trip to East Asia during Hurricane Beryl

Gov. Greg Abbott defends trip to East Asia during Hurricane Beryl

We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists. Read more on our AI policy. Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. Under scrutiny for spending the duration of Hurricane Beryl 8,000 miles away on an…

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H-E-B offering discounts on frozen food to help Hurricane Beryl recovery

H-E-B offering discounts on frozen food to help Hurricane Beryl recovery

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 is looking to help communities hit by Hurricane Beryl by offering them a little relief at the register.  At Houston H-E-B stores, as well as surrounding areas, H-E-B is offering a 10% discount on all frozen food items, including ice.  “At H-E-B, we’re committed to supporting our communities in times of…

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'Texans on a Mission' deployed to help folks recover from Hurricane Beryl

'Texans on a Mission' deployed to help folks recover from Hurricane Beryl

A week after the storm tore through South Texas, help is still on the ground helping others. FREEPORT, Texas — A local group called “Texans on a Mission” is helping others recover from Hurricane Beryl one week after the storm tore through South Texas. They have deployed their San Antonio chainsaw team to help homeowners in Freeport impacted by the storm. The chainsaw team is made up of members of Shearer Hills Baptist Church here…

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Houston property insurance is already expensive. Hurricane Beryl will make it worse.

Houston property insurance is already expensive. Hurricane Beryl will make it worse.

We’re testing using AI-powered tools to provide an audio version of this story. While this audio recording is machine-generated, the story was written by human journalists. Read more on our AI policy. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Houston is already one of the most expensive cities in the nation for property insurance — and that cost is only…

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Restaurant workers, owners struggling to cope with extended power outages from Hurricane Beryl

Restaurant workers, owners struggling to cope with extended power outages from Hurricane Beryl

Some said they’re not sure how they’re going to recover — whether it be from lost wages or insurance claims that could cause their rates to increase. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A lot of people around the Houston area were still dealing with power outages more than a week after Hurricane Beryl slammed Southeast Texas. It’s no longer just uncomfortable, it’s affecting their livelihood and they’re not sure how they’re going to financially recover. In…

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Here's who's eligible to receive help from the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund

Here's who's eligible to receive help from the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund

Three $1 million donations were made by the Sarofim Foundation, H-E-B and the CenterPoint Energy Foundation. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Local leaders joined forces Monday to announce the activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stood together Monday as the announcement was made during a news conference at the United Way of Greater Houston. RELATED: FEMA grants Harris County, 15 other counties individual assistance due…

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Local leaders announce activation of Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund

Local leaders announce activation of Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund

Three $1 million donations were made by the Sarofim Foundation, H-E-B and the CenterPoint Energy Foundation. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Local leaders joined forces Monday to announce the activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund. Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo stood together Monday as the announcement was made during a news conference at the United Way of Greater Houston. RELATED: FEMA grants Harris County, 15 other counties individual assistance due…

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Gas prices are up slightly after Hurricane Beryl

Gas prices are up slightly after Hurricane Beryl

Cleanup continues in the Houston region after Hurricane Beryl made landfall early last week. CenterPoint Energy, which has been in the hot seat over prolonged power outages, anticipates that as of Monday morning, 90% of customers had their power restored. Meanwhile, gasoline prices are up nationwide after the storm’s landfall. So how did the Gulf’s energy infrastructure fare during the storm? Matt Smith, energy analyst for Kpler, spoke with the Standard about how the hurricane…

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A week after Hurricane Beryl hit, hundreds of thousands still without power in Houston area

A week after Hurricane Beryl hit, hundreds of thousands still without power in Houston area

A full week after Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, almost 2 million customers in Houston have regained power. However, more than 260,000 customers remained without electricity for an eighth day, according to the outage data provided by CenterPoint, the largest electricity utility in the area. There have been calls from Houston residents and state lawmakers alike to investigate why it’s taking so long to restore power. Emily Foxhall, the climate reporter for The Texas Tribune,…

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New Braunfels woman behind the project to help small town devastated by Hurricane Beryl

New Braunfels woman behind the project to help small town devastated by Hurricane Beryl

Erin Bowers said her heart is with Sargent, and she knew she needed to do something. SAN ANTONIO — Stepping up for Sargent, Texas. People from the New Braunfels area collected goods and packed a trailer full of much-needed supplies. The small community known for fishing, boating and water sports was hit big time by Beryl. Erin Bowers said her heart is with Sargent, and she knew she needed to do something. “The devastation and…

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San Antonio woman behind the project to help small town devastated by Hurricane Beryl

San Antonio woman behind the project to help small town devastated by Hurricane Beryl

Erin Bowers said her heart is with Sargent, and she knew she needed to do something. SAN ANTONIO — Stepping up for Sargent, Texas. People from the San Antonio area collected goods and packed a trailer full of much-needed supplies. The small community known for fishing, boating and water sports was hit big time by Beryl. Erin Bowers said her heart is with Sargent, and she knew she needed to do something. “The devastation and…

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