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Voluntary and Mandatory Evacuations in Harris County

September 2, 2017 HUR NEWS addicks, barker, emergency office, evacuations, harris county, mandatory, reservoir, rising water, voluntary0 comment

The 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….

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Have you fallen victim to fuel price gouging?

September 2, 2017September 2, 2017 HUR NEWS attorney general, gas, high price, price gouging, ripoff0 comment

A 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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Houston & Surrounding Cities: Curfews In Effect

September 2, 2017 HUR NEWS curfew, houston curfew, in place, lifted, Police0 comment

The following Cities have lifted the Curfew: Alvin Chambers County Pearland Webster The following Cities still are under a Curfew: Houston from midnight until 5 A.M. – until further notice. Port Arthur put a curfew in place from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. until further notice. The city of South Houston has a curfew from midnight to 6 a.m., until further notice. Friendswood has enacted a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., until further notice. The City of West University Place said the city has issued a mandatory curfew from…

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Hurricane Harvey Disaster Aid Available in 29 Texas Counties

August 31, 2017September 3, 2017 HUR NEWS Benefits, disasater, FEMA, Loss of wages, Texas Workforce Commission, TWC, unemployment0 comment

Those who were not able to go into work during Hurricane Harvey, due to the widespread flooding are eligible for assistance through the Texas Workforce Commission. All individuals whose employment or self-employment was impacted should reach out before September 27th, 2017. A total of 29 counties is currently listed as qualified under the current Disaster Declaration. Applications can be submitted online or through the TWC Tele-Center. The full press release from TWC is posted below: Eligibility If you are eligible for regular benefits, we must pay those benefits before taking…

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August 30, 2017 Joseph charity, disaster, fundraiser, harvey, houston, redcross, relief, support0 comment

HARVEY 2017 – SUPPORT & RELIEF EFFORTS TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS: HTTPS://GOO.GL/FORMS/NZGSAFSQXGVO1PG62 Tax-exempt charities that have indicated they are accepting Harvey-specific donations include: Greater Houston Community Foundation Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund: Visit the GHCF website -> https://ghcf.org/ Baker Ripley (formerly Neighborhood Centers): https://www.bakerripley.org/get-involved/donate United Way Houston: http://unitedwayhouston.org/flood or Text UWFLOOD to 41444 Houston Food Bank: 832-369-9390 / houstonfoodbank.org / DONATE: http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/donate/ Interfaith Ministries: https://www.imgh.org/ Coalition for the Homeless: http://www.homelesshouston.org/ Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey / Call 1-800-RED CROSS / Text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation Americares (http://www.americares.org/): https://secure.americares.org/site/Donation2 Catholic Charities (CCUSA’s disaster-specific website): https://catholiccharities.org/donate-now-and-help-our-neighbors-recover-from-disaster/ / Text 71777 to donate Global Giving. To make a financial…

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Harvey Flooding

August 30, 2017August 30, 2017 Admin addicks, beltway 8, dam, disaster, epic, flood, harvey, katy, reservoir, spillway, tollway0 comment

Houston has been ravaged with heavy rain for the past few days. Sending freeways and roadways under water. Thousands of Houston area residents have been rescued from the rising water. Sadly there have already been numerous deaths from the storm. The Barker Reservoir is currently releasing water. This is the first time in history that water has breached the spillway and water has been authorized for release while the downstream path is still in flood stage. Residents are being told to evacuate, as waters will continue to rise. Hwy 6…

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East Loop Big Rig Crashes Into Overhead Sign

August 24, 2017September 19, 2017 Admin 18 wheeler, big rig, crash, East Loop, houston, traffic, wreck0 comment

A frightening moment captured by Carlos Escobedo on the East Loop this afternoon in Houston. A big rig traveling with it’s bucket in the raised position slams into the freeway signage, tumbling the structure to the roadway in a tangled mess. The big rig fell and skidded on it’s side, dragging pieces, before coming to a stop. Metal can be seen flying over Mr. Escobedo’s truck as the accident occurs. Video Captured By: Carlos Escobedo The East Loop northbound lanes are shutdown at Market Street. Cleanup will take authorities…

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Houston Art Car Parade 2017: DOWNTOWN

April 9, 2017April 10, 2017 Admin 30th anniversary, art car, cheech marin, downtown houston, festival, parade0 comment

The 2017 Houston Art Car Parade : 30th Anniversary The 30th Anniversary – 2017 Houston Art Car Parade took place Saturday, April 8th, in Downtown Houston. Grand Master Cheech Marin rode in style, cruising in the local St. Arnold’s Brewery Cadillac. More than 300,000 people crammed the sidewalks of downtown Houston. Spectators of all ages could be seen enjoying the vast selection of more than 250 entrees. Images and video by HURNews Member: Joseph Ruley

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Wrong Way Driver Fatality: I-45 NORTH HOUSTON

April 9, 2017April 9, 2017 Admin constables, crash, fatality, freeway, woodlands, wrong way0 comment

Wrong way driver killed on I45 southbound. This fatal crash occurred around 5:30 am Sunday according to authorities. The driver of the truck has not been able to be identified. The vehicle suffered extreme damage after being spun around and catching fire. According to reports from officers on scene. The driver entered the highway at Richey and headed north on the southbound lanes of I-45. The crash happened about a mile from that point. The deceased driver was in either a gold or silver Nissan Pathfinder. If you have any…

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Police Shoot and Kill Suspect: HOUSTON

April 9, 2017 Admin airline, Armed, excessive, force, GPS, houston, hpd, justice, Killing, multiple, Police, Shooting, shot, stolen, threatened, Tracked, West0 comment

HURNEWS Exclusive Video provided by: Ruben Gomez Suspect shot and killed 9500 block Airline near West Mount Houston. Suspect was driving a truck that was reported stolen from Morgan Air Services in the Garden Oak area. It was tracked via the GPS equipment on-board. Police open fire on the suspect after they felt threatened.