American Red Cross opens shelters in Greater Houston area to aid Imelda victims
The American Red Cross announced Sept. 19 multiple shelters had been opened in the Greater Houston area to aid residents… >
Harris County Toll Road Authority waives tolls in wake of Imelda flooding
The Harris County Toll Road Authority announced it is waiving tolls on some roadways due to weather conditions from Tropical… >
PHOTOS: Imelda-soaked Houston endures another round of flooding
While the Houston area was spared the worst of Tropical Depression Imelda, which dumped over 42 inches of rain some… >
Caution still advised around Bellaire despite slowing rain
The City of Bellaire is still advising caution for residents despite slowing rain from Tropical Depression Imelda. “Area bayous, including… >
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, public safety officials urge drivers to stay off roads through afternoon while floodwaters recede
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the city’s public safety officials continue to urge drivers to stay off the city’s roadways… >
Gallery Furniture and Lakewood Church among shelters open to Houston-area flood victims
From ABC 13 media partners—As a flooding emergency has hit across the Houston area, many people have found themselves trapped… >
State of disaster declared during Sep. 19 storms in Houston area
State and local officials have issued disaster declarations Sept. 19 following continuous rains throughout the day. Gov. Greg Abbott issued… >
Space Center Houston closes due to weather
Space Center Houston closed Sept. 19 due to inclement weather, according to a press release sent out by the center.… >
METRO suspends service amid Houston-area rain, street flooding
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County suspended services across its network as of 11 a.m. Sept. 19 because of… >
VIDEO: How to find your vehicle in the Houston area after it has been towed
From our ABC 13 media partner: If you’re looking for your car after it’s been towed, Houston police say… >
UPDATE: 1,000 rescued on Houston’s east side, County Judge Lina Hidalgo says
Updated 2:10 p.m. Sept. 19 As many as 1,000 people have been rescued on the east side of Houston,… >
UPDATE: Flights operational out of Hobby airport, no arrivals at Bush until Friday
Updated Sept. 19 at 5:05 p.m. Officials with the George Bush Intercontinental Airport announced Thursday evening there would be no… >
UPDATED: Houston ISD cancels events, after-school activities Sept. 19
UPDATE AT 1:45 p.m. HISD officails released the following statement regarding its decision to remain open: “We are following emergency… >
Houston City Council strikes daytime hours, lowers fines for juvenile curfew ordinance
New changes to Houston’s juvenile curfew ordinance keep its enforcement in effect but aim to reduce the likelihood that minors… >
Houston City Council approves 30-year Spaceport lease for FlightSafety
A flight simulation company will soon lease land in Phase 1 of the Houston Spaceport. On Sept. 18, Houston City… >
Flood map: See which Houston streets have flooded the most since 2016
Find a listing of the most recent street flooding reports here. Houston’s nonemergency number 311 can be used to report… >
Houston Community College cancels classes, activities due to possibility of flooding
Houston Community College officials have announced classes and activities are canceled through Sept. 18 due to heavy rains and the… >
UPDATE: Harris County judge makes disaster declaration in wake of Imelda
Updated 1:20 p.m. Sept. 19 Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the issuance of a disaster declaration for the county… >
With board of trustees’ fate in question, business leaders urged to step up support for Houston ISD
Following a keynote address by Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath in which he called for broad community engagement in… >
Under the Volcano celebrates 30 years of business
Under the Volcano, located at 2349 Bissonnet St., Houston, will celebrate 30 years of business with a special event on… >
Kolter Elementary celebrates construction progress on new school
Hundreds of parents and children came to a celebration of the progress being made on a new school building for… >
Dispose of unused, expired prescription opioid painkillers at these 12 hospitals on Sept. 21
A number of HCA Houston Healthcare locations will collect unused or expired opioid painkillers Sept. 21 during an event HCA… >