Centerpoint Energy ready to respond after hurricane
With powerful winds from Hurricane Laura threatening the Houston area, Centerpoint Energy expects to be busy with power outages and downed power lines.
With powerful winds from Hurricane Laura threatening the Houston area, Centerpoint Energy expects to be busy with power outages and downed power lines.
Houstonians can expect power outages during Hurricane Laura
FOX 26's Maria Salazar has more on what CenterPoint Energy is doing before Hurricane Laura and after.
FOX 26's Maria Salazar has more on what CenterPoint Energy is doing before Hurricane Laura and after.
Homeowners may need windstorm insurance to cover hurricane wind damage
Winds are expected to be the most damaging part of Hurricane Laura in some areas. But wind damage isn't always covered by homeowner's insurance. Homeowners may need windstorm insurance.
Winds are expected to be the most damaging part of Hurricane Laura in some areas. But wind damage isn't always covered by homeowner's insurance. Homeowners may need windstorm insurance.
Could you need windstorm insurance
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on whether or not you should look into windstorm insurance.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more on whether or not you should look into windstorm insurance.
Houston-area closures and cancellations due to Hurricane Laura
Several southeast Texas businesses are announcing closures and cancellations as Hurricane Laura approaches the Gulf Coast.
Several southeast Texas businesses are announcing closures and cancellations as Hurricane Laura approaches the Gulf Coast.
Timelapse shows Texans evacuating inland ahead of Hurricane Laura
A timelapse shows Texans evacuating ahead of Hurricane Laura.
A timelapse shows Texans evacuating ahead of Hurricane Laura.
Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border
Storm surge from Laura could reach up to 30 miles inland, say forecasters
Storm surge from Laura could reach up to 30 miles inland, say forecasters
Circuit of the Americas reopens as rest area for evacuees, hit capacity earlier
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has reopened as a rest area for evacuees.
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has reopened as a rest area for evacuees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.