Houstonians stepping up to help those affected by Hurricane Laura

Houstonians are doing their part to help those devastated by Hurricane Laura get back on their feet. Several businesses and churches have organized donation drives for the victims.

Orange mayor tests positive for COVID-19 while his city cleans up from Hurricane Laura

According to Mayor Spears, he doesn’t have any symptoms. However, he tested positive for COVID-19 before a scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump Saturday afternoon.

Houstonians step up to help others
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Houstonians are stepping up to help others who were devastated by Hurricane Laura. FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more.

Mayor of storm damaged Texas town tests positive for COVID-19
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FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff spoke with the mayor of Orange, Texas, who tested positive after his town was hit hard by Hurricane Laura.

Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub

While the chlorine fire was being monitored as a potential health threat, Louisiana environmental spokesman Greg Langley says he knows of no other major industrial health risks from the storm in the state. He said restoring power and water was a bigger priority.

President Donald Trump tours Hurricane Laura damage
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FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff was there when President Donald Trump toured the damage left behind by Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana.

Gulf Coast residents mark 15th anniversary of Katrina

As people in western Louisiana continue to dig out from Hurricane Laura, residents in eastern Louisiana and Mississippi are marking the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday.

Houston hospitals helping COVID-19 patients impacted by Hurricane Laura

Prior to the category 4 hurricane making landfall near Cameron, Louisiana, nearly 30 people with Coronavirus COVID-19 were transferred from a Beaumont hospital to Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC).

East Texas power could take 3 weeks to restore 

The majority of Orange County is without electricity, and thousands of electrical power employees are working quickly, but the damage is extreme.

Brittmoore Rescue moves to help Hurricane Laura victims in Lake Charles

Brittmoore Rescue, a certified search and rescue non-profit, was born during Harvey and says it's continued helping to get people to safety during major hurricanes. Crews left ahead of the storm, expecting to do the same for Laura.

Man killed by tree is first Texas death blamed on Laura

Sabine County Emergency Management Coordinator Kerwin Lloyd identified the man Friday as 54-year-old David Murrell.

Brittmoore Rescue moves to help Hurricane Laura victims in Lake Charles
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The certified search and rescue non-profit was born during Harvey and says it's continued helping to get people to safety during major hurricanes. Crews left ahead of the storm, expecting to do the same for Laura.

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Meteorologist John Dawson tests an LED, rechargeable spotlight to see if it is indeed waterproof.