Lake Livingston dam under emergency repairs after 'potential failure watch' issued
Emergency repairs are being conducted on the Lake Livingston Dam due to erosion caused by recent heavy rain and flooding. This comes after a "potential failure watch" was issued on Friday.
Lake Livingston Dam spillway under 'potential failure watch'
Polk County Office of Emergency Management announced the Lake Livingston Dam spillway is under a "potential failure watch" due the spillway being adversely affected by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.
Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9 p.m. for portions of Houston area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties.
Houston Weather: Tornado watch issued for counties north of Houston-metro
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties north of the Houston-Metro area.
FEMA disaster relief: New aid, streamlined application process for storm victims
For the thousands of people who have been devastated by this month's floods and storms, new help is available from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.
Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for counties north of Houston-area
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for five counties north of the Houston area until midnight Friday.
Polk County subdivisions reopen after mandatory evacuations, some still closed
Certain Polk County neighborhoods have reopened after mandatory evacuations were made due to flooding. However, some areas are still closed from residents.
Houston weather: Goodrich ISD cancels classes for Thursday, May 9
Goodrich ISD has announced classes will be canceled for Thursday, May 9.
Polk County man suspected in murder of girlfriend Jasmine Muldoon arrested
According to the sheriff’s office, De’Andre Wright, 23, is now in custody in the Polk County Jail.
Missing Texas woman found murdered, boyfriend wanted
Texas woman Jasmine Muldoon was found murdered, her boyfriend is wanted and her family pleads for justice.
Goodrich ISD will be closed on Wednesday, May 8 due to continued flooding
Goodrich ISD announced it will be closed again on Wednesday, May 8 due to the continued flooding in the area impacting families.
Polk County suspect De'Andre Wright wanted for murder of missing woman
Polk County deputies are searching for a suspect wanted for the murder of a woman who was found dead in a wooded area just a day after she was reported missing.
Boil water notice for Lake Livingston subdivisions
Several subdivisions around Lake Livingston are under a boil water notice, according to the Lake Livingston Water Supply.
School closings today: Houston-area cancellations near me on Friday, May 3
Southeast Texas and Houston area school closures due to weather on Friday, May 3.
Southeast Texas school closures, early release for weather on Thursday, May 2
Heavy rain and storms are causing schools to cancel classes or release students early on Thursday. See the list.
Lake Livingston flooding: Dam release increase will exacerbate flooding, Polk County officials say
The Polk County Office of Emergency Management is alerting residents that the Trinity River Authority will be increasing their releases from the Lake Livingston Dam on Thursday.
Flooded roads near me: Check road conditions in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has issued a critical alert regarding hazardous road conditions due to heavy rainfall.