
The ground beneath Southeast Texas is sinking: what every homeowner should know
Read full article: The ground beneath Southeast Texas is sinking: what every homeowner should knowLand beneath parts of Southeast Texas is sinking—and for some homeowners, the effects are showing up in cracked walls, sticking doors, foundation problems and worsening flooding. Here’s what’s causing subsidence, where the ground is sinking today, what’s being done to slow it down and how homeowners can check whether their neighborhood is affected.

18 years since Hurricane Ike made landfall in Galveston and devastated Southeast Texas
Read full article: 18 years since Hurricane Ike made landfall in Galveston and devastated Southeast TexasIt has been 18 years since Hurricane Ike made landfall near Galveston, bringing heavy rain, wind, and historic storm surge to the Texas coast.

Live updates: Storm Edouard leaves thousands without power as flood risks persist
Read full article: Live updates: Storm Edouard leaves thousands without power as flood risks persistStorm Edouard knocked out power for more than 40 thousand customers and triggered life-threatening flood warnings in Livingston, with more rain expected through Thursday.

‘It’s a wait and see’: Northwest Houston neighborhood braces for sewage problems as tropical storm approaches
Read full article: ‘It’s a wait and see’: Northwest Houston neighborhood braces for sewage problems as tropical storm approachesResidents in Candlelight Oaks Village are cautiously optimistic after recent sewer work, but say Tropical Storm Edouard’s heavy rain could be the first real test of whether the sewage backup problem has improved.

5 things to do to prepare for Tropical Storm Edouard in Houston
Read full article: 5 things to do to prepare for Tropical Storm Edouard in HoustonPotential Tropical Storm 5 is moving toward the upper Texas coast, and Houston-area residents should use tonight to get ready before heavy rain and gusty winds arrive.

CenterPoint Energy activates Emergency Operations Center ahead of tropical disturbance
Read full article: CenterPoint Energy activates Emergency Operations Center ahead of tropical disturbanceCenterPoint Energy activated its Emergency Operations Center ahead of Invest 97L to prepare for heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and gusty winds across Southeast Texas and Greater Houston beginning

N. Texas ‘Ross Fire’ leads to evacuations; 50,000 acres burned
Read full article: N. Texas ‘Ross Fire’ leads to evacuations; 50,000 acres burnedA large wildfire which sparked Monday in North Texas has rapidly expanded, burning 50,000 acres in just 24 hours and sparking a large response from multiple agencies, including some from Southeast Texas.

33 Houston ISD schools ending automatic free lunch program: What parents need to know
Read full article: 33 Houston ISD schools ending automatic free lunch program: What parents need to knowAs families prepare for a new school year, some Houston ISD parents will notice an important change when it comes to school meals.

New Texas heat rules could delay or cancel football, band practices this school year
Read full article: New Texas heat rules could delay or cancel football, band practices this school yearStarting August 1, Houston schools must follow a new heat safety standard that could delay, shorten, or cancel outdoor practices

Houston ICE office deports pair of fugitives wanted for homicide in Mexico
Read full article: Houston ICE office deports pair of fugitives wanted for homicide in MexicoU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported Agustin Morales-Renteria and Juan Becerra Ruiz, both 24, who were wanted for homicide in Mexico, following separate immigration enforcement actions in Houston. Morales-Renteria had previous arrests and convictions in the U.S. before his removal, while Becerra Ruiz was detained after authorities learned of his warrant. Both men were transferred to Mexican authorities at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas. ICE officials emphasized that such enforcement actions prioritize public safety and national security.

Houston opens cooling centers as dangerous heat wave grips Southeast Texas
Read full article: Houston opens cooling centers as dangerous heat wave grips Southeast TexasAs another dangerous heat wave settles over Southeast Texas, the City of Houston is opening cooling centers across the city to help residents escape the extreme temperatures. The move comes as heat-related calls to the city’s 3-1-1 line have doubled over the past week.

Tropical Storm Bertha FAQ: Will flights be delayed and is the beach safe?
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bertha FAQ: Will flights be delayed and is the beach safe?Tropical Storm Bertha is bringing breezy conditions and scattered rain to Southeast Texas. Here’s what to know about flights, beach plans, flooding and the weekend forecast.

Houston weather pattern shifts from rainfall toward drier, hotter conditions by the weekend
Read full article: Houston weather pattern shifts from rainfall toward drier, hotter conditions by the weekendWidespread storms could bring more torrential rain and street flooding through Wednesday before Houston turns much hotter and drier.

Houston Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Wednesday Afternoon
Read full article: Houston Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Wednesday AfternoonWidespread storms could bring more torrential rain and street flooding through Wednesday before Houston turns much hotter and drier.

Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as heavy rain, flash flood threat continue
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as heavy rain, flash flood threat continueAs rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to threaten much of Texas this week, Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources ahead of the increased risk of flash flooding.

Houston Fourth of July weekend forecast: Hot, humid and mainly dry
Read full article: Houston Fourth of July weekend forecast: Hot, humid and mainly dryHouston’s Fourth of July weekend forecast brings classic July weather: muggy mornings, hot afternoons and a few hit-or-miss storms. Rain chances stay low, but not zero, while the tropics remain quiet with no development expected over the next seven days.

Local dermatologist shares relief and prevention tips as mosquito bites spreading across Houston area
Read full article: Local dermatologist shares relief and prevention tips as mosquito bites spreading across Houston areaAs mosquito season ramps up across Southeast Texas, residents are dealing with itchy bites and irritated skin—and health experts say the worst thing you can do may be the most instinctive one.

Need a break from the Texas heat? Reliant offering free cooling centers and assistance across Houston area
Read full article: Need a break from the Texas heat? Reliant offering free cooling centers and assistance across Houston areaAs temperatures climb across Southeast Texas, Reliant is once again helping residents beat the heat by providing access to cooling centers and other resources throughout the Houston area.

Entergy says it is prepared for hurricane season after Tropical Storm Arthur brings heavy rain to SE Texas
Read full article: Entergy says it is prepared for hurricane season after Tropical Storm Arthur brings heavy rain to SE TexasAs Tropical Storm Arthur moved through Southeast Texas, bringing periods of heavy rain and localized flooding, Entergy Texas officials say the company was prepared and is already looking ahead to the rest of hurricane season.

Houston sees it’s first heat advisory of the year in the wake of Tropical Storm Arthur
Read full article: Houston sees it’s first heat advisory of the year in the wake of Tropical Storm ArthurSoutheast Texas barely has time to dry out before the next threat arrives. Just hours after Tropical Storm Arthur moves through, dangerous heat takes over — with heat index values topping 110 degrees and the first Heat Advisory of the season now in effect through Friday evening.

High winds, flooding and water rescues: Tropical weather impacts Galveston, Brazoria County and Houston area
Read full article: High winds, flooding and water rescues: Tropical weather impacts Galveston, Brazoria County and Houston areaThe impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur are being felt across Southeast Texas on Wednesday, with high winds battering coastal communities and emergency crews responding to multiple water rescues in flood-prone areas.

Man rescued from vehicle stranded in high water in Brazoria County as heavy rain moves through area
Read full article: Man rescued from vehicle stranded in high water in Brazoria County as heavy rain moves through areaA man was rescued from a vehicle that became stranded in high water in Brazoria County as heavy rain and flooding concerns continued across parts of Southeast Texas.

2 Helps You: Storm season prep, what Southeast Texans should do before a storm shows up on the front doorstep
Read full article: 2 Helps You: Storm season prep, what Southeast Texans should do before a storm shows up on the front doorstepAs Southeast Texas watches a potential storm system in the Gulf of America, experts say the best preparation happens before the first rain bands arrive.

Residents at Wharton apartment complex endure days without power in Texas heat, some sleeping on cots to stay cool
Read full article: Residents at Wharton apartment complex endure days without power in Texas heat, some sleeping on cots to stay coolAs temperatures continue to climb across Southeast Texas, some residents at the Pecan Village Apartments in Wharton say they have been living without power for days, forcing some seniors to sleep on cots inside the front office.

Are Houstonians drinking enough water? New report says probably not
Read full article: Are Houstonians drinking enough water? New report says probably notIn a city known for sweltering summers, sticky humidity and months of triple-digit heat indexes, a new report suggests many Houstonians may not be drinking enough water to keep up.

Houston’s allergy hot spots: These neighborhoods could have the worst sneezing season this summer
Read full article: Houston’s allergy hot spots: These neighborhoods could have the worst sneezing season this summerAs summer settles into Southeast Texas and hurricane season gets underway, many Houstonians are reaching for tissues, allergy medicine and eye drops.

Waymo temporarily pauses driverless ride service in Houston ahead of severe Memorial Day storms
Read full article: Waymo temporarily pauses driverless ride service in Houston ahead of severe Memorial Day stormsWaymo has temporarily paused its driverless ride service in Houston and Dallas as severe weather continues moving across Texas ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Doctors warn neurodivergent children may face greater drowning risks as summer pool season begins
Read full article: Doctors warn neurodivergent children may face greater drowning risks as summer pool season beginsAs summer pool season ramps up across Southeast Texas, pediatricians are warning families about the increased drowning risks some neurodivergent children may face around water.

Swim lessons can reduce drowning risk by 88%, YMCA experts say ahead of summer
Read full article: Swim lessons can reduce drowning risk by 88%, YMCA experts say ahead of summerAs families across Southeast Texas prepare for summer pool season, water safety experts say one of the most powerful tools parents can give their children is swim lessons.

Alvin ISD closes 2 elementary schools for rest of the year due to significant water damage amid Houston storms
Read full article: Alvin ISD closes 2 elementary schools for rest of the year due to significant water damage amid Houston stormsAlvin Independent School District has closed Wilder and Marek Elementary Schools for the remainder of the school year due to significant water damage caused by ongoing storms in the Houston area.

Thousands of CenterPoint customers without power as severe storms pummel Houston area
Read full article: Thousands of CenterPoint customers without power as severe storms pummel Houston areaThousands of customers are without electricity across the Houston area as severe thunderstorms move through Southeast Texas, according to the latest data from Entergy and CenterPoint.

Houston, get ready for downpours: A line of storms arrives Tuesday night
Read full article: Houston, get ready for downpours: A line of storms arrives Tuesday nightA line of storms moving through southeast Texas Tuesday Night will bring a risk for hail and strong winds. Flooding will become the main concern as storm chances continue all week.

Houston get ready for downpours: A line of storms arrive Tuesday night
Read full article: Houston get ready for downpours: A line of storms arrive Tuesday nightA line of storms moving through southeast Texas Tuesday Night will bring a risk for hail and strong winds. Flooding will become the main concern as storm chances continue all week.

Texas AG finds over 100 cities out of compliance with audit and transparency requirement; bars property tax hikes
Read full article: Texas AG finds over 100 cities out of compliance with audit and transparency requirement; bars property tax hikesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to over 130 cities, including multiple cities in Southeast Texas, notifying them that they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate.

Recent soaking rains in Houston has put a dent in the expanding drought in SE Texas
Read full article: Recent soaking rains in Houston has put a dent in the expanding drought in SE TexasAfter a couple stormy days of much-needed rain across Southeast Texas, drought conditions are finally starting to show some improvement — just not a full recovery yet.

LIVE RADAR: Thunderstorms dropping heavy rain in Houston and other parts of the area
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Thunderstorms dropping heavy rain in Houston and other parts of the areaThunderstorms have developed across Houston and in other areas of Southeast Texas Saturday ahead of a cold front.

Houston weather alert: Saturday cold front brings storms, heavy rain, and possible flooding
Read full article: Houston weather alert: Saturday cold front brings storms, heavy rain, and possible floodingA storm system out west is gearing up to bring Southeast Texas another round of stormy weather this weekend.

Drought worsens across SE Texas which is an alarming trend ahead of summer
Read full article: Drought worsens across SE Texas which is an alarming trend ahead of summerThe majority of SE Texas is considered in a severe or extreme drought. This can lead to dangerously low water levels and a high fire threat. Here's why this trend is especially dangerous heading into summer.

How one Houston program is helping kids discover confidence—and their future
Read full article: How one Houston program is helping kids discover confidence—and their futureFor some students, opportunity doesn’t always come easy—but across Houston, a unique program is helping change that in a powerful way. Through Scouting in Schools, part of the Sam Houston Area Council’s ScoutReach initiative, students are gaining access to leadership training, life skills, and confidence-building experiences—right in their classrooms, and at no cost to them or their schools.

Former Beaumont correctional officer gets 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine
Read full article: Former Beaumont correctional officer gets 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamineA former correctional officer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to trafficking methamphetamine connected to a federal prison in Southeast Texas, prosecutors said.

Houston weather: Tornado watch canceled across Southeast Texas, rain remains in coastal counties
Read full article: Houston weather: Tornado watch canceled across Southeast Texas, rain remains in coastal countiesA cold front will bring the risk for severe storms and flooding to Houston on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

CenterPoint, Entergy outage tracker: Customers without power as severe storms pummel Houston area
Read full article: CenterPoint, Entergy outage tracker: Customers without power as severe storms pummel Houston areaSevere thunderstorms across Southeast Texas caused power outages in the Houston area, affecting CenterPoint and Entergy customers. The storms arrived with a cold front on Wednesday afternoon and evening, impacting transportation and events like the Rodeo featuring Creed. KPRC 2+ offers a livestream for updates, accessible via mobile devices at www.click2houston.com/watchlive.

Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform
Read full article: Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reformThe most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

Montgomery County launches first-ever 10-year mobility study to tackle traffic, plan for growth
Read full article: Montgomery County launches first-ever 10-year mobility study to tackle traffic, plan for growthLeaders in Montgomery County are taking a major step toward addressing one of the area’s biggest challenges: traffic.

CenterPoint outage tracker: 11K customers without power as severe storms pummel Houston area
Read full article: CenterPoint outage tracker: 11K customers without power as severe storms pummel Houston areaAs the Houston area is hit with severe thunderstorms Saturday morning, CenterPoint Energy is reporting thousands of outages in the area.

Why recent cold snaps won’t end mosquito season in Harris County
Read full article: Why recent cold snaps won’t end mosquito season in Harris CountyRecent cold snaps across Southeast Texas may have brought freezing temperatures, but they did not eliminate mosquitoes, according to Harris County Public Health.

AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to Texans
Read full article: AG Ken Paxton sues another out-of-state provider accused of illegally sending abortion-inducing pills to TexansIn 2024, Texas also sued a New York provider accused of prescribing abortion pills, but her state’s law has shielded her from prosecution.

Houston grocery store hours: Winter storm updates for H-E-B, Kroger and Walmart
Read full article: Houston grocery store hours: Winter storm updates for H-E-B, Kroger and WalmartCheck updated grocery store hours in Houston for H-E-B, Walmart, and Kroger. Find out when stores are open this Sunday and Monday across the Houston metro area.

Montgomery County’s rapid growth puts new pressure on preparations ahead of winter freeze
Read full article: Montgomery County’s rapid growth puts new pressure on preparations ahead of winter freezeAs freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures move toward Montgomery County ahead of much of Southeast Texas, the county’s rapid growth since the 2021 winter freeze is shaping how officials and residents prepare.

LIST: Business closures, events cancelations this weekend in Houston due to winter threat
Read full article: LIST: Business closures, events cancelations this weekend in Houston due to winter threatAs an Arctic blast barrels into Southeast Texas this weekend, Houston-area businesses and event organizers are announcing closures and cancellations due to the threat of freezing temperatures and potentially dangerous conditions.

Texas winter weather map: Where snow, ice and sleet are possible this weekend
Read full article: Texas winter weather map: Where snow, ice and sleet are possible this weekendAs a powerful Arctic front moves into Texas, winter weather is expected to stretch beyond Houston, with different parts of the state facing snow, sleet or freezing rain over the weekend.

Houston winter weather timeline: Arctic front moves in today, with freezing rain possible this weekend
Read full article: Houston winter weather timeline: Arctic front moves in today, with freezing rain possible this weekendHouston is in for a dramatic weather shift this week, starting with rain today before temperatures plunge and a rare ice threat develops by the weekend.

444K egg donations on the way to Houston-region food banks
Read full article: 444K egg donations on the way to Houston-region food banksThe State of Texas settled a lawsuit with Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Wharton County Foods, LLC, requiring them to donate 37,000 dozen eggs to food banks in the Houston and Southeast Texas region. The lawsuit accused the companies of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, though they admitted no wrongdoing. As part of the settlement, the companies must comply with a 10-year injunction against excessive pricing during declared disasters.

By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in review
Read full article: By the numbers: FBI Houston 2025 in reviewFBI Houston had a busy year in 2025, starting off the first day of the year by investigating the New Orleans terror attack, enduring the longest federal government shutdown while protecting the community along with the Texas Gulf Coast.

As Houston temperatures drop, community groups work to keep vulnerable residents warm
Read full article: As Houston temperatures drop, community groups work to keep vulnerable residents warmAs the coldest temperatures of the season hit Houston, community groups are stepping up to keep our most vulnerable neighbors warm and safe.

Cold front brings threat of severe thunderstorms to SE Texas; send us Click2Pins of what you see!
Read full article: Cold front brings threat of severe thunderstorms to SE Texas; send us Click2Pins of what you see!A cold front is moving through Southeast Texas, bringing with it the chance of severe thunderstorms.






























