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.
Multiple counties in SE Texas under burn bans as drought, fire danger increases
Read full article: Multiple counties in SE Texas under burn bans as drought, fire danger increasesAs drought conditions creep back into southeast Texas, fire danger is also increasing, prompting multiple counties in the area to issue burn bans.
Cold front brings threat of heavy thunderstorms to Houston, send us Click2Pins of what you see!
Read full article: Cold front brings threat of heavy thunderstorms to Houston, send us Click2Pins of what you see!A cold front is moving through Southeast Texas, bringing with it the chance of heavy thunderstorms.
Air Quality Alert extended: SE Texas residents should limit time outside if they’re sensitive to poor air quality
Read full article: Air Quality Alert extended: SE Texas residents should limit time outside if they’re sensitive to poor air qualityWe’re tracking another air quality alert and Ozone Action Day in Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria areas. Ozone is vital for blocking UV rays in the upper atmosphere, but at ground level, it harms our air, health, and environment.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of storm threat during Labor Day weekend
Read full article: Gov. Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of storm threat during Labor Day weekendGov. Greg Abbott has announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rain expected to impact the state through Labor Day weekend.
1 in 4 Texas school districts sign up for new Bible-infused curriculum
Read full article: 1 in 4 Texas school districts sign up for new Bible-infused curriculumThe numbers may grow as the state collects more data. Some districts adopted the plan not for its religious emphasis but for more funding and to better align with teaching requirements.
TCHATT program expands mental health access for Houston-area students
Read full article: TCHATT program expands mental health access for Houston-area studentsTexas is making strides to improve mental health care access for children through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program, a state-funded initiative launched in 2019.
‘Forever engraved in our hearts’: Names officially released of those who died in July 4th Guadalupe River flood
Read full article: ‘Forever engraved in our hearts’: Names officially released of those who died in July 4th Guadalupe River floodThe Texas Rangers have formally released the names of those who died and the two who still remain missing after the devastating July 4 flood event on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.
‘Jugging’ crackdown: New Texas law targets criminals stalking bank customers
Read full article: ‘Jugging’ crackdown: New Texas law targets criminals stalking bank customersLaw enforcement agencies across Southeast Texas are raising alarms about a rising crime known as jugging. This crime involves criminals watching people at banks or ATMs, then following them to rob them at another location.
New task force launches in Houston to take on transnational crime
Read full article: New task force launches in Houston to take on transnational crimeThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Houston field office and FBI Houston announced Thursday the creation of a Homeland Security Task Force in Houston to target growing threats from transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Texas.
What we know about the tropical disturbance in the Eastern Gulf, potential impacts for Houston
Read full article: What we know about the tropical disturbance in the Eastern Gulf, potential impacts for HoustonA tropical system near Florida is expected to move into the Gulf, bringing rain and potential flooding to Houston and the Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s meteorologist explains what to expect as the week unfolds.
No burn bans expected in Texas for Fourth of July celebrations! 🎆🎇
Read full article: No burn bans expected in Texas for Fourth of July celebrations! 🎆🎇Burn bans and firework restrictions are a regular headline when we’ve had a dry spring and summer. But not in 2025! This year, there are no burn bans in East Texas!
Track power outages LIVE as CenterPoint, Entergy crews work to restore service in Houston
Read full article: Track power outages LIVE as CenterPoint, Entergy crews work to restore service in HoustonThe storms have cleared out of Southeast Texas, but CenterPoint and Entergy crews are still working to restore power to thousands of customers across the area. You can track real-time outage numbers and restoration updates below.
Gov. Abbott will deploy more than 5,000 National Guard troops across Texas during protests
Read full article: Gov. Abbott will deploy more than 5,000 National Guard troops across Texas during protestsThe governor also shared a video on social media as he signed a law for law enforcement officials at the protests "to ensure they can use every tool available to combat criminals without being targeted by rogue prosecutors."
Houston Food Bank struggles with food shortages after federal program cuts
Read full article: Houston Food Bank struggles with food shortages after federal program cutsThe Houston Food Bank, a vital lifeline for thousands of families across Southeast Texas, is facing significant food shortages following the end of two major federal programs that once supported its food purchasing efforts.
Houston Police Department’s new starting salary-- how does it compare?
Read full article: Houston Police Department’s new starting salary-- how does it compare?The Houston Police Department will increase its starting salary to $81,600 annually beginning July 1, making it the highest-paying law enforcement agency in the region.
LIVE RADAR: Storms threaten Houston with tornadoes, flooding risks
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Storms threaten Houston with tornadoes, flooding risksA strong cold front is approaching Houston, expected to bring scattered light showers in the afternoon and potentially severe storms during the evening commute.
Severe weather in the Houston area: Share your storm photos with Click2Pins
Read full article: Severe weather in the Houston area: Share your storm photos with Click2PinsSevere storms are impacting southeast Texas, and Click2Houston is encouraging residents to share photos and videos of the weather conditions through their Click2Pins.