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HOUSTON — Strong storms knocked out power to customers in the Houston area. If storms are in the forecast, make sure your phone and other devices are charged in advance. Portable chargers are also available for a wide range of prices and can be a big help during an extended outage.  If you’re using a generator, be sure you don’t use it indoors because it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. 

HOUSTON — Strong storms knocked out power to customers in the Houston area. If storms are in the forecast, make sure your phone and other devices are charged in advance. Portable chargers are also available for a wide range of prices and can be a big help during an extended outage.  If you’re using a generator, be sure you don’t use it indoors because it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Some schools in the Greater Houston area will be closed on Monday, July 8, as Hurricane Beryl takes aim at Texas. HOUSTON — As Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas coast and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, some schools are already taking action. Beryl is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Texas coast early Monday morning as a Cat. 1 storm. The forecast cone extends to include parts of Southeast Texas and Matagorda…

The tropical storm is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane as it makes landfall overnight, with winds between 74 and 95 mph, according to KHOU 11’s weather team. Fort Bend officials are takaing preparations to the next level. “We are expecting to have a Category 1 hurricane, but we are preparing at a level of Category 2, so we are planning and preparing even better,” Fort Bend County Judge KP George said at…

The tropical storm is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane as it makes landfall overnight, with winds between 74 and 95 mph, according to KHOU 11’s weather team. Fort Bend officials are takaing preparations to the next level. “We are expecting to have a Category 1 hurricane, but we are preparing at a level of Category 2, so we are planning and preparing even better,” Fort Bend County Judge KP George said at…

As Beryl heads to Southeast Texas, many are announcing closures and cancellations as a precaution. HOUSTON — As Tropical Storm Beryl heads toward Southeast Texas, several governmental entities as well as private organizations have announced closures and cancellations ahead of the storm’s arrival. City and county closures Galveston The city of Galveston will close city facilities on Monday and only essential personnel will report to work. This means police and fire services will continue as…

This list of high-water spots from Houston TranStar will be updated automatically. HOUSTON — As Beryl moves closer to the upper Texas coast, expect torrential downpours that could lead to street flooding.  Here in Houston, it doesn’t take a lot of standing water to damage your car. You can lose control or stall in less than six inches of water. In just a foot of water, your car can start to float. In only two…

Some schools in Southeast Texas are taking action ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl making landfall along the coast. HOUSTON — As Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Texas coast and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, some schools are already taking action. Beryl is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Texas coast early Monday morning as a Cat. 1 storm. The forecast cone extends to include parts of Southeast Texas and Matagorda Bay. The…

Some schools in Southeast Texas are taking action ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl making landfall along the coast. HOUSTON — As Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Texas coast and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, some schools are already taking action. Beryl is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Texas coast early Monday morning as a Cat. 1 storm. The forecast cone extends to include parts of Southeast Texas and Matagorda Bay. The…

Some schools in Southeast Texas are taking action ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl making landfall along the coast. HOUSTON — As Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Texas coast and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane, some schools are already taking action. Beryl is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Texas coast early Monday morning as a Cat. 1 storm. The forecast cone extends to include parts of Southeast Texas and Matagorda Bay. The…