As Beryl is expected to land on the Texas coast Monday morning, several counties have begun issuing mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders. Beryl previously made landfall Friday in the Yucatan Peninsula as a Category 2 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the peninsula. Recommended Videos The National Hurricane Center expects … Read more
According to the American Red Cross, the number of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. has increased 85% in the last decade. AUSTIN, Texas — As Beryl is expected to intensify in the next few days, the American Red Cross is looking to send more volunteers to the coast to help. Currently, the organization has around … Read more
“Then I heard, pow, pow, pow, pow, pow, real fast rapid gunfire,” Helen Portis said. FORT WORTH, Texas — Helen Portis is one of several homeowners in southwest Fort Worth who says they called the police about illegal fireworks activity on the Fourth of July. She lives just a few feet from the Crystal Clean … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Two vehicles exploded on Saturday following a wreck on the South Side, according to San Antonio police. The accident happened around 10 a.m. on Saturday at the West Gerald Avenue and Commercial Avenue intersection. Recommended Videos SAPD said a truck driver proceeded through a stop sign after he thought the roadway was … Read more
The woman told police she just had gotten back from the gym and was pulling into her parking spot when her leg cramped up and made her accidently press the gas. SAN ANTONIO — A woman crashed her vehicle into a north-side apartment complex. Around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, the San Antonio Police Department responded … Read more
In preparation for the storm, Texas Active Governor Dan Patrick has added 81 counties to Hurricane Beryl Disaster Declaration. BEAUMONT, Texas — As Hurricane Beryl approaches, heavy rain is expected to be the main threat with a band of 3″ to 6″ or more expected across the Southeast Texas area. In preparation for the storm, … Read more
REFUGIO COUNTY, Texas – Refugio County has issued a mandatory evacuation for all residents as Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to land on the Texas coast early next week. Refugio County Judge Jhiela “Gigi” Poynter said the county has been added to the Hurricane Watch Advisory. Recommended Videos Poynter said she didn’t want to take … Read more