How strong were the wind gusts during Tuesdayโs severe weather?
A powerful storm swept through Houston, causing damage, power outages, and even a tragic loss of life. Our thoughts are with the affected communities during this difficult time. Let's come together to support and assist those in need. #HoustonStrong #StormRecovery
23 local fire departments prepare for possible street flooding, severe weather
Houston Fire Department has everything from inflatable boats to high water rescue vehicles strategically stationed throughout the city, ready to go if needed. Some of the equipment was already put into good use in the Kingwood area after Monday evening storms.
HFD high-water rescue vehicle involved in crash on Eastex Freeway near Kingwood
Traffic delays are seen on the Eastex Freeway near Kingwood, Texas, on Dec. 30, 2020. KINGWOOD, Texas โ A Houston Fire Department high-water rescue vehicle was involved in a crash Wednesday on Interstate 69 Eastex Freeway near Kingwood. The crash was reported about 2:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the freeway at Kingwood Drive. It was not clear if anyone was injured in the crash. Drivers in the area can expect significant delays while crews work to clear the scene.
Silent Kingwood protest for George Floyd has community talking
KINGWOOD This Kingwood protest is taking a different approach from the ones weve seen and heard over the last week. Community members hosted a silent protest at the intersection of Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway on Saturday. They held up signs with a names of a various black men or women who were killed in the last five years by police. Im just here to honor the memory of George Floyd and Eric Garner and all black men and women who died unjustly by police brutality, said resident Daniel Martin. Theis said as a white man he has no idea how people in the black community are dealing with issues of race, police brutality and injustice.
Silent protest held in Kingwood Saturday over George Floydโs death has community talking
Saturday morningโs protest at the intersection of Kingwood Drive and W. Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood was silent. The protest was held at the intersection of Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway in northeast Houston. So he thought the protest would be a good first step to make his community more aware. And if we listen we will understand.โ The silent protest went on from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., and ended peacefully. " Videos show an officer kneeling on Floydโs neck, pinning him to the ground while he pleaded that he couldnโt breathe.