HOUSTON – A significant winter storm is set to impact the region starting late Saturday and continuing into Sunday. As temperatures plummet, residents should be prepared for potentially hazardous conditions. The National Weather Service has issued various warnings for Southeast Texas, including a Winter Storm Warning for the greater Houston area, an Ice Storm Warning…
A suspect in Harris County has reportedly escaped from Ben Taub Hospital, prompting law enforcement to seek public assistance in locating him. The individual, identified as 27-year-old Carlos Molina Hernandez, fled custody around 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Hernandez had been taken to the hospital earlier that day around noon following an aggravated assault incident in…
Houston’s airports and METRO are gearing up for the impending winter storm, with significant impacts expected on travel plans. On Friday, a substantial number of flights were either canceled or delayed at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport, and this trend is anticipated to persist throughout the weekend. Preparations Underway Both…
As a winter storm approaches Houston, residents are urged to prepare for freezing temperatures and the risk of icy conditions this weekend. The arctic front is expected to sweep in late Saturday into Sunday, bringing with it dangerously cold wind chills and a potential for ice accumulation. Current forecasts indicate that temperatures in the Houston…
Authorities in Harris County are currently investigating the shooting death of an elderly man found outside a residence in a Spring neighborhood. The incident occurred on Friday, prompting a response from deputies of Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. Upon arrival at Pecan Brook Court in the Pinelakes Promenade subdivision, deputies discovered the man suffering from…
The recent death of a Cuban immigrant at a federal immigration detention facility in El Paso has been officially classified as a homicide, according to autopsy results released by the El Paso Medical Examiner’s office. This ruling comes in the wake of the death of 55-year-old Geraldo Lunas Campos on January 3. According to the…
Texas Winter Storm Coverage Options As severe winter weather approaches this weekend, residents of South Texas are urged to prepare for potential power outages. Staying informed during such events is crucial, and there are several options available to access news and updates without traditional television. The FOX LOCAL mobile app provides a convenient way to…
As a winter storm approaches, Houston officials are mobilizing all city departments to prepare for the potential hazards posed by ice, particularly on roadways and power lines. The Public Works Department is set to treat 16,000 lanes of roadway, with a focus on bridges and elevated areas, to mitigate dangerous conditions. During a recent City…
A Houston rescue dog faces an unfortunate turn of events as he seeks a new home following a tragic incident involving his owner. Desmond, a puppy rescued from the notorious “Corridor of Cruelty,” was adopted only to be returned after his owner, 24-year-old Desmond Butler, was senselessly killed in a shooting on Christmas Day. Corridor…
Officials in the Houston area, along with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), are gearing up for a potential winter freeze and icy road conditions expected this weekend. Preparations are already in motion as an arctic blast is set to lower temperatures significantly. While the exact timing and locations of icy conditions remain uncertain, the…
