Houston's bracing for a big freeze, opening up 12 warming centers to keep residents safe. City crews are on standby to deal with the cold snap.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 22 mentions in the last 30 days, 18 the 60 before, 6 the 90 before that.
Building a kit can be done incrementally by adding a few extra items to your grocery list each week.
All Houston residents who are better prepared for potential weather emergencies.
The city budget, which faces significant pressure to fund these additional resources.
The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to activate backup power from North Dakota to Louisiana as extreme heat can endanger the grid.
The storm is unlikely to leave behind widespread damage as the heaviest rains are staying offshore.
Houston officials are urging residents to take precautions during a heat advisory, with 112 cooling centers open and free transportation available through 311.
City of Houston opens up more than 100 cooling centers as temperatures rise Wednesday ABC13 Houston
Potentially life-threatening storm surges of up to 4 feet are possible in portions of the Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.
Houston cooling locations available when Public Health Heat Emergency Plan is not activated CW39 Houston
While Tropical Depression 2 lurks in the Gulf, we currently expect minimal impacts in Houston Space City Weather
In South Texas, most people are familiar with flood watches and flash flood warnings that are issued during periods of heavy rain.
With hurricane season running through November, the city is pushing residents to make a plan, build a kit, and sign up for 'Alert Houston' text notifications.
Heavy rain is expected in Houston Monday, bringing with it a flooding threat.
16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the City of Houston, Houston Health Department says ABC13 Houston
Health officials just confirmed dozens of cases of this illness in the Houston area, and it's linked to something in your kitchen.
Even after seeing what can happen when the Guadalupe River swells, residents in neighborhoods hit hardest by the 2025 floods say they've never considered leaving. Miles Murayama stays for his neighbors and the usual peacefulness of the river.
CenterPoint officials said they are using weather stations scattered throughout the island to help figure out how to make their equipment more resilient.
Festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence are ramping up. Extreme heat is a concern across much of the country.
Seven states had all of their counties placed under an extreme heat warning on Friday as a heat wave continued to hit the U.S.
Leaders promised a lot of change after floodwaters tore through Kerr County in 2025, killing more than 100 people. A year later, where do things stand?
Recent storms left millions of Houstonians without power, including first responders. The city is now installing backup generators at key locations to ensure they can function during future outages.
A dangerous heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week.
On Tuesday's show: Could the Corpus Christi water crisis have been averted if Texans were a little more realistic about climate change? We learn how the state may have underestimated the increasing size and scope of droughts.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner praised the city's power backup generators — and criticized the "housing-first" approach to homelessness.
Newly published data from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows much of the country is either in drought or on the precipice as more heat moves in.
The city is monitoring a tropical storm. Residents should avoid driving in standing water and stay tuned to official updates.
Houston's fire and EMS services are struggling to keep up with rising call volumes, leading to longer wait times for residents during emergencies. The city is considering whether to invest in more ambulances and stations to improve response times.
The city is rolling out $314 million in federal grants to help homeowners repair or rebuild homes damaged by 2024 storms. Residents need to start gathering documents now to be ready when the application window opens.
Staying informed is the first step in surviving a disaster. Make sure you're signed up for city alerts and know how to get help if you have special needs.
The city is looking at how to better work with large private companies to keep food and water moving to hospitals and nursing homes during hurricanes.
The city is coordinating with the CDC to screen travelers at IAH to prevent the spread of Ebola. Officials emphasized that the risk to Houstonians remains very low.
Houston is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with various initiatives at the airport. This includes enhanced operational coordination, passenger processing improvements, and marketing efforts to welcome international visitors and encourage them to experience Houston.
Funding for homeless services in response to the 2024 Diretto windstorms and Hurricane Barrel has been increased. This program supports subrecipients in providing essential services to help those impacted by the disasters find stable housing and recover.
A resident called for greater investment in utility resilience, specifically advocating for the burying of power lines to prevent frequent outages. This is seen as a long-term solution to improve reliability, especially with increasing demand from electric vehicles.
Residents are experiencing difficulties navigating city services, with complaints sometimes falling through the cracks or not being adequately documented. There's a call for better inter-departmental coordination and clearer communication channels to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues reported through 311.
The city is allocating significant federal funds to help homeowners repair damage from recent winter storms. This aims to provide much-needed financial assistance for repairs and rebuilding efforts.
The city is allocating significant funds to help homeowners repair damage from the 2021 winter storm. This program aims to provide essential repairs and support residents in recovering from the severe weather event.
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