Kroger reopens gas stations, other stores open Wednesday in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl

Kroger reopens gas stations, other stores open Wednesday in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl

After Beryl tore through southeast Texas and left Houston and surrounding areas damaged and without power, there were few options for food and shopping. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl hit the greater Houston area Monday bring with it torrential rain, damaging winds and left millions without power.  After the storm, many took to their neighborhood apps and Facebook groups to find out what stores were open. We’ve compiled a list of some in the area. Kroger…

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Kroger reopens all gas stations, other stores open Wednesday in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl

Kroger reopens all gas stations, other stores open Wednesday in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl

After Beryl tore through southeast Texas and left Houston and surrounding areas damaged and without power, there were few options for food and shopping. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl hit the greater Houston area Monday bring with it torrential rain, damaging winds and left millions without power.  After the storm, many took to their neighborhood apps and Facebook groups to find out what stores were open. We’ve compiled a list of some in the area. Kroger…

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Texas Department of Insurance shares rebuilding tips in Hurricane Beryl aftermath

Texas Department of Insurance shares rebuilding tips in Hurricane Beryl aftermath

When Beryl touched down on the Texas Gulf Coast early Monday, it was a Category 1 hurricane.  Wind speeds reached up to 80 miles an hour and, so far, at least seven people have been pronounced dead, and more than a million people in the Houston area were still without power Wednesday morning. Thankfully, Beryl has since been downgraded to a tropical depression, which means that state officials, utility providers and everyday Texans have started…

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Abbott says Biden comments about Hurricane Beryl aid are a ‘complete lie’

Abbott says Biden comments about Hurricane Beryl aid are a ‘complete lie’

From The Texas Newsroom: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says it’s not true that the president couldn’t reach state leaders about distributing emergency relief supplies after Hurricane Beryl, calling Joe Biden’s statements “a complete lie.” On Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle reported that Biden said he was trying to “track down” the governor to secure the disaster declaration request needed to release federal aid. Biden told the newspaper he did not connect until Tuesday afternoon with Lt….

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Texas governor says Biden comments about Hurricane Beryl aid are a ‘complete lie’

Texas governor says Biden comments about Hurricane Beryl aid are a ‘complete lie’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says it’s not true that the president couldn’t reach state leaders about distributing emergency relief supplies after Hurricane Beryl, calling Joe Biden’s statements “a complete lie.” On Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle reported that Biden said he was trying to “track down” the governor to secure the disaster declaration request needed to release federal aid. Biden told the newspaper he did not connect until Tuesday afternoon with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who…

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Nearly 100 dogs and cats are up for adoption in Austin after fleeing Hurricane Beryl

Nearly 100 dogs and cats are up for adoption in Austin after fleeing Hurricane Beryl

The Austin Humane Society took in 94 dogs and cats from a coastal shelter that was projected to be in the path of then-Hurricane Beryl. Many of hose animals are already up for adoption. Charlotte O’Banion, shelter manager for the Austin Humane Society, said staff and volunteers relocated most of the 70 animals they were housing to temporary foster homes. This helped create space for the influx of animals from The Gulf Coast Humane Society…

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Whata-great idea! Whataburger app shows Houston locations that are still open after Hurricane Beryl

Whata-great idea! Whataburger app shows Houston locations that are still open after Hurricane Beryl

If your power is out and you’re craving a big, juicy Whataburger, you can use their app to find locations that are open and closed. HOUSTON — As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, nearly 1.9 million CenterPoint customers still didn’t have power thanks to Hurricane Beryl.  With food in the fridge going bad and non-perishables running low, people who are desperate for a hot meal have been driving around looking for fast-food restaurants that are open. If…

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Texans use Whataburger app to track power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl

Texans use Whataburger app to track power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl

click to enlarge Screenshot / Whataburger App The gray Whataburger logos indicate which locations are closed due to a power outage, while the orange logos show locations that are open. Texas fast-food staple Whataburger is serving more than burgers in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Instead of ordering food, folks are using the San Antonio-based burger chain’s app to track power outages in the Houston area. On Monday, Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas Gulf…

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What stores are open and closed Tuesday after Hurricane Beryl

What stores are open and closed Tuesday after Hurricane Beryl

After Beryl tore through southeast Texas and left Houston and surrounding areas damaged and without power, there were few options for food and shopping. HOUSTON — Hurricane Beryl hit the greater Houston area Monday bring with it torrential rain, damaging winds and left millions without power.  The day after the storm, many took to their neighborhood apps and Facebook groups to find out what stores were open. We’ve compiled a list of some area stores….

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National Weather Service in Shreveport set record for most Tornado Warnings issued in single day as Beryl moved through East Texas

National Weather Service in Shreveport set record for most Tornado Warnings issued in single day as Beryl moved through East Texas

TYLER, Texas — The National Weather Service in Shreveport says they set a record for the most Tornado Warnings issued in a single day in their coverage area as Tropical Storm Beryl made its way through the Ark-La-Tex. According to the NWS, they issued nearly 70 Tornado Warnings on Monday, July 8, which they say is “further proof that inland tropical impacts can also be quite extreme.” “In this case, it was the tornado threat…

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Several cooling centers opened in the Houston area following Hurricane Beryl, power outages

Several cooling centers opened in the Houston area following Hurricane Beryl, power outages

The City of Houston made dozens of cooling centers available to residents seeking relief from extreme heat. HOUSTON — With temperatures and heat indexes rising, the National Weather Service has put most of the Houston area under a Heat Advisory following Hurricane Beryl. RELATED: Heat Advisory issued for Houston area due to power outage following Beryl with heat index up to 105 In response, the city of Houston, various precincts in Harris County, and local…

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Several cooling centers opened in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl, power outages

Several cooling centers opened in Houston area following Hurricane Beryl, power outages

The City of Houston made dozens of cooling centers available to residents seeking relief from extreme heat. HOUSTON — With temperatures and heat indexes rising, the National Weather Service has put most of the Houston area under a Heat Advisory following Hurricane Beryl. RELATED: Heat Advisory issued for Houston area due to power outage following Beryl with heat index up to 105 In response, the city of Houston, various precincts in Harris County, and local…

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City of Houston opens several cooling centers following Hurricane Beryl, power outages

City of Houston opens several cooling centers following Hurricane Beryl, power outages

The City of Houston made dozens of cooling centers available to residents seeking relief from extreme heat. HOUSTON — With temperatures and heat indexes rising, the National Weather Service has put most of the Houston area under a Heat Advisory following Hurricane Beryl. RELATED: Heat Advisory issued for Houston area due to power outage following Beryl with heat index up to 105 In response, the city of Houston, various precincts in Harris County, and local…

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