/tags/hurricanes hurricanes en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:37:43 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-03/doge-elon-musk-texas-weather-noaa From hurricane season to ice storms, the way the state gets its alerts might change after scientists at NOAA and the National Weather Service were fired. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:37:43 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-03/doge-elon-musk-texas-weather-noaa Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /health-wellness/2024-11-07/north-texas-hospitals-conserve-iv-fluids-amid-national-shortage-patients-procedures North Texas hospital officials say they have avoided canceling or delaying procedures after a crucial IV fluid manufacturing plant was damaged in Hurricane Helene. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:04:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-11-07/north-texas-hospitals-conserve-iv-fluids-amid-national-shortage-patients-procedures Kailey Broussard /news/2024-10-11/amateur-radio-volunteers-provide-crucial-communication-links-when-hurricanes-strike When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide weather updates and damage assessments, connect people with worried loved ones far away, and even relay emails. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:38:17 GMT /news/2024-10-11/amateur-radio-volunteers-provide-crucial-communication-links-when-hurricanes-strike Jerry Clayton /environment-nature/2024-10-09/hurricane-helene-north-texas-humane-society-rescues-animals-from-georgia The Humane Society of North Texas will host a free adoption event for the transported animals. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /environment-nature/2024-10-09/hurricane-helene-north-texas-humane-society-rescues-animals-from-georgia Megan Cardona /news/2024-09-11/francine-becomes-a-hurricane-as-it-approaches-louisiana Residents are being urged to finish storm preparations. Francine is expected to bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Louisiana, Mississippi, southern Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:45:23 GMT /news/2024-09-11/francine-becomes-a-hurricane-as-it-approaches-louisiana James Doubek /texas-news/2024-09-10/progressive-is-the-latest-insurance-company-to-stop-offering-homeowner-coverage-in-texas In a letter to shareholders, Progressive Insurance CEO Tricia Griffith stated the company is “temporarily restricting new homeowners’ business.” Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:30:52 GMT /texas-news/2024-09-10/progressive-is-the-latest-insurance-company-to-stop-offering-homeowner-coverage-in-texas Tom Perumean | Houston Public Media /energy-environment/2024-08-28/hurricane-beryl-exposes-gaps-in-storm-preparation-laws-for-texas-seniors The majority of people who died due to Hurricane Beryl were seniors. Advocates say the death toll raises questions about what state and local leaders have done to protect the safety and comfort of elderly Texans. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:02:53 GMT /energy-environment/2024-08-28/hurricane-beryl-exposes-gaps-in-storm-preparation-laws-for-texas-seniors Colleen DeGuzman | Houston Public Media , Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /news/2024-08-12/attorney-general-investigating-centerpoint-energy-after-hurricane-beryls-long-lasting-power-outages The company’s power outages in July have drawn the ire of state leaders. Here’s what you need to know. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:26:09 GMT /news/2024-08-12/attorney-general-investigating-centerpoint-energy-after-hurricane-beryls-long-lasting-power-outages Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune , Emily Foxhall | The Texas Tribune , Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune, Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-07-31/centerpoint-wants-1-billion-plus-hurricane-beryl-recovery-costs-to-be-covered-by-customers The Houston utility company told investors during a Tuesday conference call that its total restoration costs for the hurricane and derecho windstorm in May are estimated to be at least $1.6 billion, which likely will result in a 2% increase to Houston-area customers' bills for a period of 15 years. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:20:12 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-31/centerpoint-wants-1-billion-plus-hurricane-beryl-recovery-costs-to-be-covered-by-customers Adam Zuvanich /texas-news/2024-07-30/centerpoint-ceo-rejects-calls-for-his-resignation-at-senate-hearing Jason Wells told senators that, were he to resign now, it would set back the utility’s efforts to fix the worst problems hurting ratepayers at the height of the hurricane season. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:28:55 GMT /texas-news/2024-07-30/centerpoint-ceo-rejects-calls-for-his-resignation-at-senate-hearing Andrew Schneider