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Gov. Greg Abbott receives a briefing from emergency management officials Jan. 8 in Austin.

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State leaders say power grid is ‘very strong’ as snow heads to North Texas

By Hannah Norton

Utility crews cut vegetation near power lines ahead of the storm, officials said Jan. 8. Texans should contact their local utility providers if they experience power outages.

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Fort Bend County has opened warming shelters as cold weather enters into the Houston region. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact)

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that a 122 counties in Southeast Texas will receive $50 million in state funding to help with debris removal. (Melissa Enaje/Community Impact)

Published 3:34 PM | Oct 10, 2024 CDT

Southeast Texas counties to receive $50M in state funding for storm recovery efforts

Multiple donation drives are being held throughout the Houston area to help those affected by Hurricane Helene and incoming Hurricane Milton. (Courtesy Roger Brown/Pexels)

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Where to donate hurricane relief supplies in Houston area

CenterPoint Energy set up a staging site at Sam Houston Race Park in July during Hurricane Beryl response. (Rachel Leland/Community Impact)

Published 2:30 PM | Oct 1, 2024 CDT

2nd phase of CenterPoint Energy resiliency plan in Greater Houston involves ‘self-healing grid’

A photo of workers handling vegetation across Harris County

Published 3:20 PM | Sep 10, 2024 CDT

Bellaire, Brays Oaks, West U officials share weather preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Francine

Published 3:34 PM | Aug 21, 2024 CDT

Sugar Land closes 6 mountain bike trails for debris cleanup

a large garbage truck uses a crane to lift a debris pile off the curb

Published 4:00 PM | Aug 19, 2024 CDT

Houston's second round of debris collection set for Sept. 2; Bellaire, West U complete efforts

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened four centers in Fort Bend County to allow residents to apply for disaster assistance in person. (Kinsey Crabtree/Community Impact)

Published 3:16 PM | Jul 30, 2024 CDT

Fort Bend County opens 4 disaster recovery centers

A July survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University shows more Texans are preparing for the 2024 hurricane season than before. (Courtesy Roger Brown/Pexels)

Published 5:07 PM | Jul 24, 2024 CDT

UH survey shows most residents are prepared for natural disasters

Following Hurricane Beryl, over 150,000 cubic yards of debris has been collected in Fort Bend County. (Courtesy city of Sugar Land)

Published 5:53 PM | Jul 23, 2024 CDT

Fort Bend County continues debris pick-up after Hurricane Beryl

After Hurricane Beryl swept through the Greater Houston area on July 8, the Spring Fire Department received an influx of emergency calls, with the Northampton neighborhood—located north of the Grand Parkway and west of Gosling Road—being one of the most impacted areas of Spring. (Courtesy Steffon Marsh/Spring Fire Department)

Published 3:10 PM | Jul 17, 2024 CDT