Local
Baker Ripley community center at Pasadena continues to offer assistance after EF-3 tornado
Posted on · As clean-up and recovery continues in Deer Park and Pasadena, a local community center provides resources for those affected by the twister.
Tag: tornado
Weather
Houston-area homeowners affected by tornado should file a wind-claim, attorney says
Posted on · Homeowners insurance is separate from FEMA, which focuses more on responding to national disasters.
Weather
Thousands still without power as recovery continues in Deer Park after tornado barrels through the area
Posted on · As Thursday afternoon, about 2,700 people were still without power in Deer Park after the tornado caused massive damage to the area.
Weather
Destructive tornadoes are rare, but not unprecedented, in Houston area
Posted on · Tuesday's tornado in the Pasadena and Deer Park areas was the longest-tracked, most destructive tornado in the Houston region since 1992, according to Eric Berger of Space City Weather.
Harris County
Lina Hidalgo returning to Houston after spending a few weeks away, staff member says
Posted on · The Harris County judge planned to meet with officials in tornado-ravaged Pasadena upon her return Wednesday. Hidalgo visited an ill family member in Colombia and then took a vacation, according to her staff.
Local
Houston-area pet lovers rush to rescue after tornado ravages Pasadena Animal Shelter
Posted on · Most of the 150-plus dogs and cats that were at the shelter when it was hit by Tuesday's tornado had been taken in by others as of late Wednesday morning.
Weather
Deer Park, Pasadena tornado rated EF3, says NWS
Posted on · Districts in both towns were closed as NWS survey crews were out on Wednesday assessing the strength and path of the tornado.
Houston Matters
Assessing tornado damage (Jan. 25, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We assess the damage in Pasadena and Deer Park after a tornado touched down Tuesday afternoon, tearing roofs off homes, damaging buildings, flipping vehicles, and downing power lines.
Weather
Tornadoes reported, high water across Houston region as severe storms move through
Posted on · A tornado reportedly hit in the Deer Park and Pasadena area, according to officials. There was also damage from a reported tornado in Pearland.
Weather
Houston no longer under a flood watch
Posted on · Here's the latest on the storms coming through Houston.
Texas
Tornado In East Texas Leaves 3 Dead, Dozens Injured And Thousands Without Power
Posted on · The National Weather Service was surveying the severity of the tornado, which left at least three people dead and more than 20 injured. But the coronavirus pandemic may complicate damage assessments.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: COVID-19 Update, And Preparing For Severe Weather (March 9, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: An update on the COVID-19 situation, preparing for severe weather events, a program that helps young people prepare for job interviews borrowing some techniques from speed dating, and an update on sports.
Houston Matters
Book Examines The Life — And Death — Of A Legendary Storm Chaser
Posted on · Journalist Brantley Hargrove talks about his new book, "The Man Who Caught the Storm: The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras."
News
Three Tornadoes Touched Down In North Texas
Posted on · Tornadoes have hit North Texas, demolishing at least one mobile home and damaging about a dozen others
Hurricane Harvey
UPDATE: As Rescues Continue, Authorities Remind That The Storm is Not Over Yet
Posted on · NOAA update weather conditions for the coming days.