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Author: Cory Stottlemyer

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Response to W Houston Explosion Continues

January 24, 2020 Cory Stottlemyer

UPDATE 2/25/20: The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this week that the Houston Disaster Loan Outreach Center will remain open…

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Thunderstorms, Heavy Winds to Move Through Region Friday Night; Tornado Watch In Effect Until 4 AM

January 9, 2020 Cory Stottlemyer

Weather Information The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Houston until 4 a.m. This means conditions are…

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Remediation Continues at Businesses Impacted by Mercury Spill; Law Enforcement Monitoring Nearby Lab

December 16, 2019 Cory Stottlemyer

MERCURY SPILL UPDATE 12/18/19: Law enforcement continues to monitor a lab on Brittmore Dr related to this week’s mercury spill…

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Houston officials provide update on mercury spill; Suspect Is In Custody

December 15, 2019 Cory Stottlemyer

UPDATE per the FBI Houston Division: Christopher Lee Melder, 19, was arrested early this morning by the FBI and charged…

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AlertHouston | Winter Weather – Overnight Freeze Warning Issued for Houston

November 12, 2019 Cory Stottlemyer

Weather Information The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Houston from 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, until…

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Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Suspension of Garbage Services Due to Weather

September 19, 2019 Cory Stottlemyer

September 19, 2019: Due to the current Flash Flood Emergency in effect for the City of Houston, and to ensure…

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Houston Health Department Urges People to Stay Out of Floodwater to Avoid Health Hazards

Cory Stottlemyer

Floodwater and standing waters can be dangerous and make people vulnerable to infectious diseases, chemical hazards and injuries. The Houston…

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Flash Flood Watch Through Thursday Evening; Emisión de Flash Flood Watch Hasta el Jueves por la Tarde

September 16, 2019 Cory Stottlemyer

Weather Information The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended a Flash Flood Watch for Houston until 7 p.m. Thursday. This…

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El Huracán Barry Es un Recordatorio para Houston: Permanezcan Listos Durante Toda la Temporada de Huracanes

July 11, 2019 Cory Stottlemyer

HOUSTON – El huracán Barry sirvió como un recordatorio para los residentes: ¡permanezcan preparados todo el tiempo durante esta temporada…

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Hurricane Barry a Reminder to Houstonians: Remain Ready Throughout Hurricane Season

Cory Stottlemyer

HOUSTON – Hurricane Barry served as a reminder to residents: remain prepared at all times this Hurricane Season! “Our community needs…

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