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Seven dead in Houston region in wake of Hurricane Beryl

Seven dead in Houston region in wake of Hurricane Beryl

The category one hurricane brought winds over 80 mph and heavy rain to the region early Monday and several people caught in the effects of the system died, including two who died when trees fell on homes. At least seven people died in the Houston area as a result of… Original Article: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/hurricane/2024/07/09/492987/seven-dead-houston-hurricane-beryl/?amp=1

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Steven Nelson, work crew pitching in after Hurricane Beryl, providing tree removal, storm damage cleanup services

Steven Nelson, work crew pitching in after Hurricane Beryl, providing tree removal, storm damage cleanup services

HOUSTON – In the wake of the greater Houston area and surrounding region being hit hard by Hurricane Beryl, retired former Texans cornerback and team captain Steven Nelson is rolling up his sleeves. Nelson and his work crew are providing tree removal and storm damage services in Houston, Katy,… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2024/07/10/steven-nelson-work-crew-pitching-in-after-hurricane-beryl-providing-tree-removal-storm-damage-cleanup-services/

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Death Toll: At least 8 killed in Houston area during Hurricane Beryl

Death Toll: At least 8 killed in Houston area during Hurricane Beryl

HOUSTON – At least eight people were killed in the Houston area during Hurricane Beryl’s arrival. Two out of the three deaths were due to fallen trees and another person died in a house fire. As Beryl made landfall around 4 a.m. at Matagorda Bay, wind gusts exceeded… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/07/08/death-toll-at-least-3-killed-in-houston-area-during-hurricane-beryl/

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Hurricane Beryl Claims Seven Lives In Houston Area

Hurricane Beryl Claims Seven Lives In Houston Area

At least seven people have died in Texas after Hurricane Beryl slammed the state with strong winds and unleashing flooding. According to the Houston Chronicle, all seven deaths are in the Houston area. Officials reported three deaths in Montgomery County, where a man in his 40s died after a tree… Original Article: https://www.reformaustin.org/disasters/hurricane-beryl-claims-seven-lives-in-houston-area/amp/

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Seven fatalities reported as Hurricane Beryl ravages Greater Houston area

Seven fatalities reported as Hurricane Beryl ravages Greater Houston area

Hurricane Beryl Claims Seven Lives in Greater Houston Area. Hurricane Beryl’s devastating passage through Southeast Texas on Monday has left the Greater Houston area mourning the loss of seven lives. The storm’s impact was felt across multiple counties, with fatalities resulting from various storm-related incidents. In Houston proper,… Original Article: https://defendernetwork.com/news/hurricane-beryl-houston-deaths/

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Death Toll: At least 7 killed in Houston area during Hurricane Beryl

Death Toll: At least 7 killed in Houston area during Hurricane Beryl

HOUSTON – At least seven people were killed in the Houston area during Hurricane Beryl’s arrival. Two out of the three deaths were due to fallen trees and another person died in a house fire. As Beryl made landfall around 4 a.m. at Matagorda Bay, wind gusts exceeded… Original Article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/07/08/death-toll-at-least-3-killed-in-houston-area-during-hurricane-beryl/

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KHOU 11 COVERAGE | Latest updates: Hurricane Beryl blamed for at least 7 deaths, extensive damage, massive power outages

KHOU 11 COVERAGE | Latest updates: Hurricane Beryl blamed for at least 7 deaths, extensive damage, massive power outages

HOUSTON — Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas at 3:55 a.m. Monday as a Category 1 hurricane. By the time it passed hours later, at least seven people in Harris and Montgomery counties were dead. Other storm victims have extensive damage at their homes and some 2.5 million customers lost power. Original Article: https://www.kvue.com/article/weather/hurricane/beryl-updates-houston-texas/285-26bd9b7e-62b4-41b1-8eb3-2d5f15743211

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Greater Houston Disaster Alliance invests $1.5 million in home repair grants to nonprofits serving impacted households

Greater Houston Disaster Alliance invests $1.5 million in home repair grants to nonprofits serving impacted households

Second round of grants brings total invested for storm recovery to $2.8 million. The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance is investing $1,516,000 from its Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund in grants to help low-income neighbors who are struggling to recover from severe weather that impacted the region in recent months. The fund’s second round of...

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Repeat child predator arrested in Houston

Repeat child predator arrested in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas — Authorities arrested Jacob Kenneth Gates, a lifetime registered sex offender, after executing a search warrant at his Houston residence on June 27, 2024. The Texas Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigations Division, in conjunction with Constable Ryan Gable’s Criminal Investigations Division and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, conducted the search. The...

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Summer Nights & Fourth Of July Bring Fireworks To The Dark Skies

Summer Nights & Fourth Of July Bring Fireworks To The Dark Skies

With Independence Day right around the corner and many late-night cookouts and lake days, Houston area residents have lots to celebrate during the summertime. For many, this fanfare includes blasts of multicolored fireworks, lighting up the night skies. Many may consider the Fourth of July, in particular, incomplete without pyrotechnics…. Original Article: https://www.houstonpress.com/news/law-enforcement-agencies-gear-up-for-firework-centric-celebrations-on-the-way-18401921