Harris County Public Health and the City of Galena Park will be providing Health Screenings, Immunizations ( Flu and Tetanus), Food and Resources AT No COST. Wednesday Dec 6th 2017 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm 1302 Keene St, Galena Park (Pavilion) Veterinarian Public Health Services Microchipping ( $ 10.00 cash ) Share with your friends and family.
Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public to a recall of Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride with certain sell by dates, sold by Kroger in various affiliated stores, due to potential mold contamination. What is the Problem and What is Being Done About It? The Kroger Company has recalled Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added 1 GAL (3.78 L) with sell by dates from 4/26/2018 to 10/10/2018, after receiving complaints about mold in the product. Testing by Kroger has identified the mold as…
Read MoreA complete closure of I-10 between US-59 and I-45 will be taking place this weekend, 9/22 – 9/25. Prepare for major traffic delays if you have any plans of traveling in vicinity of downtown Houston. This will effect traffic flow in both directions. The closure will continue until 5:00 AM Monday morning. Alternate routes such as Memorial Drive and Allen Parkway are recommended. IH-10 KATY HOTSPOTS Status Location Lanes Affected Duration Description Detour Map Eastbound and westbound from IH-45 NORTH to IH-69 EASTEX Total Closure Closed continuously…
Read MoreStatement: Water Pump September 19, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 443,712 U.S.-market heavy-duty pickups and medium-duty trucks to inspect and replace, if necessary, their water pumps. Affected are model-year 2013-17 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups; and 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs. Customer feedback prompted an FCA US investigation that discovered certain trucks are equipped with a water-pump bearing that, after exposure to certain conditions, may overheat and potentially cause an engine-compartment fire. FCA US is unaware of any…
Read MorePearland Police Department has issued a suspicious circumstance report. A patrol officer was flagged down in the 2300 block of Golfcrest. The 13 year old plaintiff reported that a Hispanic male, driving a white van, stopped and asked him to help find a lost dog. The child walked away from the van and the suspect drove off. There is no report of attempted abduction or sexual exposure. Pearland Police Department would only like to speak with the driver of the vehicle. Surveillance video was obtained, which shows the white Chevrolet…
Read MoreHouston recently learned a lesson the hard way. After years of sprawling growth, under some of the most relaxed building and zoning codes. Houston and surrounding cities are starting to experience the effect this urban expansion has caused to our watersheds. The Upper Cypress Creek, Addicks and Barker watersheds accumulated 35 inches of rain during Hurricane Harvey’s slow crawl across Texas. The Addicks reservoir at peak released 7,000 CFS while Barker was at a rate of 6,300. A total combined release of 13,300 CFS all flowing into the Buffalo Bayou….
Read MoreTexans who receive SNAP benefits will be receiving additional funds onto their SNAP cards. Those in the declared disaster areas will also be able to purchase hot food until the end of September. Here is the direct response issued by the Texas Health & Human Services representative Carrie Williams : “Texas Announces Food Benefits for Victims of Hurricane Harvey Friday, September 1, 2017 Charles Smith, Executive Commissioner Contact: Carrie Williams, 512-424-6951 Texas today announced it is providing a surge of food benefits to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in the…
Read MoreHere is a great image diagram to assist survivors in their cleanup effort. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (SWMD) COLLECTION SCHEDULE DUE TO FLOODING AUGUST 25-30, 2017 August 30, 2017 – KESE SMITH To address the disaster debris created by Hurricane Harvey, the Solid Waste Management Department will be suspending some of its collection services, specifically, yard waste, recycling and junk waste/tree waste. Department operations are to be focused on the current public health issues confronting the city in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath. Services for self-serve operations will be…
Read MoreThe Harris County Emergency Management Office has issued new voluntary and mandaroy evacuations for residence within the Barkers and Addicks area. More information can be found at ReadyHarris.org . HOUSTON – Under State law, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has issued a mandatory evacuation order for about 4,600 homes already flooded by water in west Houston. The limited mandatory evacuation has been issued ONLY for flooded homes in the following areas: From State Highway 6 east to South Gessner From Interstate Highway 10/Katy Freeway south to Briar Forest A map of the impacted area is below….
Read MoreA facebook user has reported falling victim to price gouging at a local Mesquite Chevron gas station. The receipt posted shows Mr. Flores paying $5.199 Gallon for unleaded regular fuel. Here is a link to the Chevron Store’s Facebook Page They are also listed on YELP* Be sure to report price gouging to the Attorney General of Texas. Report Price-Gouging: Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Toll-Free Hotline Call: 1-800-621-0508 Email: consumeremergency@oag.texas.gov
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