Brazoria Co. residents along the coast brace for Hurricane Laura
Further west along the coast in Surfside, beachgoers were out having fun, as well as homeowners boarding up their homes against possible high winds and storm surges due to Hurricane Laura.
Most residents heed mandatory evacuation in Port Arthur
It looks like most Port Arthur residents heeded the mayor's advice and evacuated the city of about 60,000.
Galveston under curfew as Hurricane Laura moves through the Gulf
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee speaks with City of Galveston residents as they prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Laura.
All Houston-area tolls waived ahead of Hurricane Laura, Gov. Abbott says
All tolls on Houston-area toll roads will be waived to help those evacuating ahead of Hurricane Laura's landfall.
Oil industry responds to hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico
There does not appear a run on gasoline, at local stations, with a lot of expectation that the hurricane will hit away from the city. That is not keeping the process from creeping up. West Texas Intermediate crude traded almost 2% higher, on the possibility that production could be affected.
Mandatory evacuations underway in Jefferson Co. ahead of Hurricane Laura
Forecasters predict Laura will make landfall near Port Arthur late Wednesday or early Thursday morning.
What to do if your car takes in water
"Remember to pop your seatbelt first and get your children out from oldest to youngest," said Houston Fire Department Captain Beau Moreno. He adds the oldest children can sometimes help with younger children.
Shoppers buying up generators ahead of storm
A portable generator won't be able to run every appliance in your house. You'll want to run essential appliances, such as the refrigerator, some lights, a charger for your cell phone, or a window air conditioner.
Shoppers buying up generators ahead of storm
After customers told us some stores are running out of generators, we called around. Most major stores say trucks arrive nightly with more, including Lowe's.
Oil industry responds to hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico
Gasoline prices have risen about 10 cents in the last two days, to an average $1.81 for regular unleaded, in Houston. Whether they go any further, will depend on how severe a punch that Laura delivers.
Harris, Fort Bend Co. tolls waived for evacuations ahead of Hurricane Laura
Tolls have been waived on Harris County and Fort Bend County toll roads to support evacuations in advance of Hurricane Laura.
Houston leaders prepare for Tropical Storm Laura
Boats and high water rescue vehicles are ready and waiting at the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Houston’s police and fire departments are also standing by for the possibility of the worst of weather.
Most agencies say they're better prepared for storms compared to pre-Hurricane Harvey
Fire departments and police departments say they're better equipped to respond to massive storms and flooding compared to the time before Hurricane Harvey.
Texas National Guard mobilize in preparation for Tropical Storm Laura
70 members of military personnel were ordered to assist by Governor Gregg Abbott ahead of Tropical Storm Laura.
Prepster Fireproof Backpack
Meteorologist John Dawson has reviewed many pre-built hurricane kits over the years. But in a first on this Hurricane Gear Test, he has an emergency kit that comes in a fireproof bag.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues state disaster declaration ahead of TS Marco, Laura
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a state disaster declaration ahead of the landfall of two tropical systems moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
Some families evacuating Bolivar Peninsula ahead of storms churning in the Gulf of Mexico
Many people along the Texas Gulf Coast are beginning to evacuate ahead of possible hurricanes later this week.
State of Texas issues disaster declaration
FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more on what the State of Texas is doing ahead of storms in the Gulf of Mexico.
Galveston Co. officials prepare for storms
Hurricane watches are in effect along the Louisiana coast as two tropical systems are expected to make landfall this week.
Galveston prepares for tropical storms amid COVID-19
Being prepared for Hurricane season is almost second nature for not only the residents in Dickinson, but the entire county. But adding a global pandemic to that will bring new challenges.