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Fort Bend County oil storage tank fire near Highway 36, Hazmat called
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – An oil storage tank fire has broken out in a rural area near Lake Street and Highway 36 in Fort Bend County. A massive column of black smoke could be seen in the air, causing multiple fire departments and the Fort Bend County Hazmat Response team to be called to…
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George highlights shelters for residents seeking relief after Beryl
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County officials on Friday gave an update on the county’s recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl tore through the region on Monday. County Judge KP George said that as of around noon on Friday, there were still 52,000 families without power. Officials highlighted shelters where residents can seek relief:
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Heat-illness related hospital visits on the rise amid widespread power outages due to Beryl
“Your body needs more time to recover than you probably think it does.”. Hospitals in and around Harris County are seeing a surge of patients with heat-related illnesses after Hurricane Beryl swept through the region, causing widespread outages. Hospitals in Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties have seen 318 patients…
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ER visits tied to carbon monoxide poisoning spiked in first four days after Beryl
Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties recorded more than 100 cases of CO poisoning between July 8 and July 11, according to the Houston Health Department. Many stemmed from the use of generators or car engines in enclosed spaces. Carbon monoxide poisoning cases are soaring across the region in the…
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Heat-illnesses hospital visits on the rise amid widespread power outages
“Your body needs more time to recover than you probably think it does.”. Hospitals in and around Harris County are seeing a surge of patients with heat-related illnesses after Hurricane Beryl swept through the region, causing widespread outages. Hospitals in Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties have seen 318 patients…
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Suspect arrested for animal cruelty charges
On June 28, 2024, Fort Bend Precinct 1 Constable deputies responded to an urgent veterinarian clinic in Cinco Ranch to the report of an injured animal. Investigation determined that during an argument with his wife at his residence in Richmond, the suspect allegedly caused injuries to her Teacup Pomeranian. Video shows the suspect grabbing the…
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Fort Bend County moving out of emergency stage, into recovery stage after Hurricane Beryl, officials say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Fort Bend County officials on Friday gave an update on the county’s recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl tore through the region on Monday. County Judge KP George said that as of around noon on Friday, there were still 52,000 families without power. Officials highlighted shelters where residents can seek relief:
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Guest authors, musicians to join George Memorial Library’s ‘reading party’ on July 27
The Fort Bend County Libraries’ next silent reading party, “Wandering Words: An Exploration of Stories Through Music, Art, & Movement,” will take place on Saturday, July 27, from 2-4 p.m., at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Readers are invited to bring a book to read quietly to themselves…
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CenterPoint worker has gun pulled on him in Fort Bend County, sheriff says
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — With more than a million customers across the Houston area suffering through a massive power outage after Hurricane Beryl, many people are angry, frustrated and running out of patience with CenterPoint. Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan said someone threatened a CenterPoint worker at…
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George holds press conference on Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will be joined by key county officials to discuss the county’s situation as Hurricane Beryl recovery continues. The press conference will be held at noon at the Fort Bend County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. You can watch the livestream in…
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Fort Bend County Officials Issue Status Report on Hurricane Beryl Recovery Efforts
Fort Bend County, under the Federal Disaster Declaration for the state of Texas, has sustained over $20 million in damages due to Hurricane Beryl. The following status report provides updates on recovery efforts:. CenterPoint Energy has reported a decrease in power outages, with the number of affected customers now at…
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Hurricane Beryl’s impact: 6% drop in FEMA flood insurance policies in Texas
Houston – Hurricane Beryl’s devastation is a reminder of the importance of having flood insurance to cover homes and properties in case of flooding. Yet a report from Neptune Flood Insurance found 6% of FEMA flood insurance policies in Texas were canceled over the last year. FOX 26 Houston is…
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Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Fort Bend County man accused of pulling gun on CenterPoint employee over power outage frustration
Read the full article The post Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Fort Bend County man accused of pulling gun on CenterPoint employee over power outage frustration appeared first on abc13.com The post Hurricane Beryl aftermath: Fort Bend County man accused of pulling gun on CenterPoint employee over power outage frustration appeared first on Galveston Trending News. Related…
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Residents in rural Fort Bend County slowly seeing progress in power restoration
Fort Bend is expected to see about $20 million in federal disaster recovery. As of noon Thursday, about 87,000 Fort Bend County residents were still without power, according to Judge KP George. More than 350,000 people lost power county-wide in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Rural parts of the county…
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Fewer Texans insured against floods in Hurricane Beryl’s aftermath
Houston – Hurricane Beryl’s devastation is a reminder of the importance of having flood insurance to cover homes and properties in case of flooding. Yet a report from Neptune Flood Insurance found 6% of FEMA flood insurance policies in Texas were canceled over the last year. FOX 26 Houston is…
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Homeowners have more flood insurance options than just FEMA
Houston – Hurricane Beryl’s devastation is a reminder of the importance of having flood insurance to cover homes and properties in case of flooding. Yet a report from Neptune Flood Insurance found 6% of FEMA flood insurance policies in Texas were canceled over the last year. FOX 26 Houston is…
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Fort Bend County officials give updates on power outages, cooling centers, shelters, supplies and more
With nearly 90,000 customers in the county still without power, several shelters and cooling centers are available, including the Fort Bend County fairgrounds.
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Fort Bend County update on Beryl recovery
Fort Bend County leaders provide an update on recovery efforts in the county following Beryl.
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Become a Fort Bend Master Gardener
Get ready to cultivate your passion for gardening with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Fort Bend County! Applications are now open for the fall 2024 Extension Master Gardener training class. The 12-week training program kicks off with Orientation on Thursday, Aug. 29, followed by weekly sessions every Thursday from…
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Cultivate Your Green Thumb: Become a Master Gardener with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Fort Bend County
Get ready to cultivate your passion for gardening with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Fort Bend County! Applications are now open for the fall 2024 Extension Master Gardener training class. The 12-week training program kicks off with Orientation on Thursday, Aug. 29, followed by weekly sessions every Thursday from…
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Gun reportedly pulled on CenterPoint worker in Fort Bend County, sheriff says
HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after someone reportedly pulled a gun on a CenterPoint worker in Fort Bend County, the sheriff says. According to Sheriff Eric Fagan, the incident occurred in Needville, and the investigation is still in the preliminary stages. “This is something we will not tolerate. And…
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Frustrated in Fort Bend County: Someone pulled a gun on CenterPoint worker, sheriff issues warning
HOUSTON – Resilience and frustration in Fort Bend County on Day 4 of recovery after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas. Fort Bend County Judge KP George said he was inspired by the community’s resilience and the sheriff warned they won’t tolerate any violence after someone pulled a gun on a CenterPoint worker.
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WATCH NOW: Fort Bend County Judge providing update on Hurricane Beryl’s relief efforts
HOUSTON – Relief efforts are underway on Day 4 of recovery after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas. On Thursday, Fort Bend County Judge KP George will be joined by several local leaders for a press conference to discuss recovery efforts. The press conference is expected at noon. KPRC…
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Canadian Solar Unit Chosen for 498 MWh Energy Storage Project in Texas
Canadian Solar’s energy storage division has been selected by Aypa Power, supported by Blackstone, to deploy a 498 MWh standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in Texas. The project, known as the Bypass Project, will be located near Thompsons in Fort Bend County and is slated for completion by the…
