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Multi-day stormy weather pattern brings daily risk for street flooding though Memorial Day

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Multi-day stormy weather pattern brings daily risk for street flooding though Memorial Day

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A multi-day stormy weather pattern could bring the daily risk for street flooding across Southeast Texas though Memorial Day. We’ve got an ABC13 Weather Watch for Thursday with the chance for street flooding once again. There’s also a growing concern for areas of flash flooding along the coastline Thursday. Then the combination of daily rainfall plus a stormier pattern this weekend could lead to the potential for street flooding this weekend, which is why we have you on Weather Watch Saturday too.

Temperatures this morning are starting in the low 70s as clouds and showers slowly push back into the region. Another round of showers and storms is expected to move in Thursday morning from the west, bringing more rain to portions of SE Texas Thursday around lunchtime. Street flooding is the main concern depending on how much rain falls when and where. The most vulnerable area in southeast Texas is near the coast where 4-8″ of rain fell during the rainstorm Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. It’s there too where heavy rainfall could pose a risk for flash flooding at times. The morning rain should move out later into the afternoon, leading to a drier evening with temperatures climbing into the low-mid 80s depending on if you receive rain or not.

A Flood Watch is now in effect until 7 a.m. Monday for Matagorda, Brazoria, Galveston, Fort Bend and Wharton counties. Communities here picked up on average 4 to 6 inches of rain Wednesday with some locations receiving upwards of 9 inches. And given that more rain is in the forecast, the risk for flooding is higher for areas within the Flood Watch. Heavy rain from showers and storms Thursday through Sunday could lead to excessive runoff and the flooding of streets, urban and low-lying areas. Pockets of flash flooding also cannot be ruled out depending on where and when the heavy rain falls.

How do rain chances look for the rest of the week?

Multiple jet stream disturbances are expected to bring more rounds of rain Thursday through Memorial Day. At this time we have rain chances at 70% Thursday, and 60% for Friday. Because these jet stream disturbances can be a little tricky to time this far out, adjustments to these rain chances are likely, so it’s wise to stay weather aware this week as you finalize your plans for the holiday weekend ahead. While making those plans, also have an indoor “plan B” option just in case you get rained out.

What weather should we prepare for Memorial Day weekend?

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible every day, so make sure that if you have outdoor plans you also have a place to run for cover should you cross paths with a heavy thunderstorm. When it is not raining, it will be warm and humid. We have highs in the low-to-mid 80s and lows in the low 70s all three days. There is a chance an upper-low will spin up over Central Texas and stall out for the weekend, and if that happens we will need to raise rain chances even more, and rain totals will go higher. That is why we have a Weather Watch for Saturday due to the potential for street flooding, which could also be a concern for Sunday too.

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SEE ALSO: ABC13 Weather Watch: Widespread storms could bring street flooding, severe weather Friday

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

‘Kangaroo on the loose’: Police in Texas city take hopping herbivore that escaped ‘into custody’

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‘Kangaroo on the loose’: Police in Texas city take hopping herbivore that escaped ‘into custody’

ELMENDORF, Texas (KTRK) — Police in a Texas city were dealing with a peculiar pet they said is a “check off the city’s bingo card.”

Officials with the Elmendorf Police Department warned the public about a loose kangaroo on Wednesday afternoon.

Elmendorf PD previously said they coordinated with the Game Warden and Texas Parks & Wildlife to safely locate the hopping herbivore.

Officials warned people not to approach or attempt to catch the kangaroo. They also said people should not box the kangaroo.

In an update later in the day, officials said the kangaroo had been safely located and “taken into custody,” adding that “no further hopping through city limits” was expected.

Elmendorf PD said it appreciated the community’s help to bring the unexpected guest home safely. They did not say where the kangaroo came from or how it escaped.

Images shared by Elmendorf PD on Facebook showed the kangaroo in a field among cactus plants.

The City of Elmendorf is located southeast of San Antonio.

Texas law allows for the ownership of kangaroos.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

3 Dead in New Mexico as First Responders Exposed to Unknown Substance

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3 Dead in New Mexico as First Responders Exposed to Unknown Substance

Authorities in New Mexico say three people died and more than a dozen first responders were evaluated after possible exposure to an unidentified substance at a rural home near Mountainair.

According to New Mexico State Police, emergency crews responded to a suspected drug overdose call and found four people unresponsive inside the home. Three were pronounced dead, while a fourth person was hospitalized in Albuquerque.

First Responders Hospitalized

Officials said several EMTs and firefighters later developed symptoms including nausea, coughing, vomiting, and dizziness after responding to the scene. More than 20 exposed individuals were assessed and decontaminated at University of New Mexico Hospital.

Two first responders were reported in serious condition Wednesday evening.

Authorities said investigators believe the substance may spread through contact rather than through the air, though the exact cause remains unknown.

Investigation Ongoing

Mayor Peter Nieto said officials are still trying to identify whether the substance involved narcotics or another hazardous material. Law enforcement agencies continued investigating the property late Wednesday.

Officials said there is currently no known threat to the public, though the incident has raised concerns about growing drug-related dangers facing rural communities and emergency responders.

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Raul Castro Charged in 1996 Plane Shootdown Case

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Raul Castro Charged in 1996 Plane Shootdown Case

The U.S. Justice Department has charged former Cuban President Raul Castro with murder over the 1996 shootdown of two humanitarian planes operated by the Miami-based group Brothers to the Rescue.

The newly unsealed indictment accuses Castro of conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft, and murder in connection with the deaths of four men, including three American citizens. The planes were shot down over the Florida Straits during rescue missions for Cuban migrants.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the charges in Miami, calling the case a major step toward accountability for attacks on Americans abroad.

Cuba’s government strongly rejected the indictment. President Miguel Díaz-Canel described the case as politically motivated, while Cuban officials argued the 1996 operation was carried out in “legitimate defense.”

The indictment marks one of the highest-profile U.S. legal actions ever taken against senior Cuban leadership.

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Man accused of posing as police officer during traffic stop, Humble PD says

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Man accused of posing as police officer during traffic stop, Humble PD says

HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) — A man is behind bars after Humble police say they spotted him driving a car fitted with police decals.

Eyewitness News obtained pictures of the Toyota Camry emblazoned with the word ‘police’ on the front and back, as well as ‘Federal Pastor Juan Cruz’ on the side.

Police say they spotted the car at a red light along the Eastex Freeway at Greens Road while on an unrelated traffic stop.

According to court documents, 39-year-old Juan Cruz Garcia immediately identified himself as a police officer when police pulled him over.

He’s then accused of handing officers a document titled “Detective Police Officer New York #00001,” which police said was clearly fake.

Cruz Garcia later told officers he was a “police officer in his church.”

A Google search of the church name displayed on Cruz Garcia’s car, Ministerio Casa de Adoracion Inc, Texas U.S., brought Eyewitness News to a house in Greenspoint.

The owner told Eyewitness News that Cruz Garcia rents a room from him.

He and his neighbors say they’ve all seen the car with the word ‘police’ parked outside, but say Cruz Garcia never gave a reason for having.

One neighbor said he doesn’t believe Cruz Garcia intended to impersonate law enforcement.

Cruz Garcia was arrested and charged with impersonating a public servant.

An immigration hold has also been placed on him. In a probable cause hearing, he said he was a citizen of El Salvador.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

SpaceX Files for IPO, Targets $1.75 Trillion Valuation

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SpaceX Files for IPO, Targets $1.75 Trillion Valuation

Elon Musk’s aerospace giant SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), setting the stage for one of the biggest stock market debuts in recent years. The Texas-based company is reportedly seeking a valuation of $1.75 trillion, which would place it among the world’s most valuable companies.

Founded in 2002, SpaceX has become a dominant force in commercial spaceflight through rocket launches and its growing Starlink satellite internet network.

AI Expansion Fuels Investor Interest

The IPO is expected to help fund the company’s expanding artificial intelligence ambitions. Earlier this year, SpaceX merged with xAI, Musk’s AI startup behind the chatbot Grok, which competes with platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

SpaceX says the merger supports its long-term vision of creating “orbital data centers” — satellites designed to provide computing power in space. The company argues the project could help ease pressure on energy grids as demand for AI infrastructure continues to rise.

IPO Comes Amid Legal Battle

The filing also arrives shortly after a federal court dismissed Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. Musk accused the company of moving away from its original nonprofit mission, while OpenAI’s legal team argued the claims were time-barred.

Musk has since vowed to appeal the ruling, calling the decision a “calendar technicality.”

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YouTuber Ordered to Pay $17.5 Million in Kiely Rodni Defamation Case

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YouTuber Ordered to Pay $17.5 Million in Kiely Rodni Defamation Case

A jury has ordered YouTube personality Ryan Upchurch to pay $17.5 million to the father of Kiely Rodni after finding that his online claims caused severe emotional harm to the grieving family.

False Claims About Teen’s Death

Kiely Rodni disappeared on August 6, 2022, after attending a party at the Prosser Family Campground near Truckee, California. A massive search effort followed before her body was discovered two weeks later inside her submerged SUV.

Authorities later ruled the 16-year-old’s death an accidental drowning and found no evidence of foul play.

Despite those findings, Upchurch allegedly posted videos claiming the tragedy was a hoax created by Kiely’s family to raise money online. According to the lawsuit, he also suggested that Kiely and some relatives were “not real.”

Family Endured Public Harassment

During the search, Kiely’s father, Daniel Rodni, and other relatives spent days searching for the missing teen alongside volunteers and community members.

Volunteer dive group Adventures With Purpose eventually located Kiely’s vehicle underwater near the campground using sonar equipment. The discovery shocked the family and drew nationwide attention.

The lawsuit argued that Upchurch’s videos intensified the family’s trauma during an already devastating period.

Upchurch Issues Statement After Verdict

Following the verdict, Upchurch’s legal team released a statement expressing sympathy for the Rodni family and acknowledging their grief.

The statement also defended free speech rights while saying the family deserves privacy and time to heal after the tragedy.

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Early Voting Ongoing for Texas Primary Runoff Election

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Early Voting Ongoing for Texas Primary Runoff Election

Early voting is now underway for Texas’ May 26 primary runoff election, with polls open from May 18 through May 22 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

One of the state’s most closely watched races is the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, where incumbent Sen. John Cornyn faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. A recent University of Houston Hobby School survey showed Paxton holding a slim lead.

On the Democratic side, attention is focused on Congressional District 18. Christian Menefee was sworn into office earlier this year, while longtime Congressman Al Green is now running in the district following Texas’ congressional redistricting.

Voters who participated in the March primary must vote in the same party’s runoff election.

Harris County residents can review sample ballots and find polling locations through Harris Votes

For the latest election coverage, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

‘A nightmare’: Passenger describes frantic moments during deadly Galveston officer-involved shooting

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‘A nightmare’: Passenger describes frantic moments during deadly Galveston officer-involved shooting

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) — A passenger described the frantic moments that took place during a traffic stop that turned deadly involving a Galveston officer.

Hours after the crime scene tape and officers went away, Ashley Parks is trying to make sense of the shooting that left her friend, Randy Martin, dead.

“It’s like a nightmare,” Parks explained. “Imagine someone getting killed in front of you for no reason, that just repeats in your head. The sound of something loud, you jump.”

Parks said on Monday she was riding with Martin on 55th Street near Avenue O in Galveston when an unmarked unit put its lights on behind them.

RELATED: Man shot and killed by officer during traffic stop in Galveston, police department says
“He comes up to the window, he asked him for his information,” Parks recalled. Moments later, Parks said there was nothing routine about the traffic stop.

“He’s tussling with him,” Parks recalled. “He’s trying to get a reaction out of him. I’m like, ‘Randy, stop, stop, stop. Why are you stopping him?’ He said he didn’t stop at a stop sign. That was his reasoning after the fact of pulling him out.”

Parks said moments later, she’ll never forget what she heard next. “Six times you shoot him,” Parks said. “Six times. Once was enough if you wanted him to get down and stop. Whatever you thought he was doing, that wasn’t enough.”

On Monday, Galveston police wouldn’t tell ABC13 why Martin was pulled over. They told Eyewitness News it was unknown if he had a weapon.

A day later, they still won’t tell ABC13 if Martin was armed. Police told us an officer called for backup.

Next, they said a struggle took place, and an officer opened fire. Olivia Gray said she didn’t witness the shooting, but she watched from her home after hearing it.

She was upset with the department’s statement saying officers immediately rendered aid.

“I would say it was a solid three or four minutes after this man was shot in the chest,” Gray recalled. “I don’t know if that’s what they consider immediate, but not in my book.”

DPS told ABC13 the Rangers are investigating. They told Eyewitness News to ask GPD for officer information. A spokesperson didn’t respond to ABC13’s questions on Tuesday.

Parks said she’s looking for answers to explain why the person she considered Superman ended up dead.

“This is a nightmare,” Parks said. “It’s something that will forever be planted in my head.”

Martin’s family members were with Parks on Tuesday. They told ABC13 they’re planning a protest at GPD to demand answers and accountability for his death.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

American Doctor With Ebola Transferred to Germany for Treatment

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American Doctor With Ebola Transferred to Germany for Treatment

Dr. Peter Stafford, an American doctor who contracted Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has arrived in Germany for specialized medical care.

Mission organization Serge confirmed Stafford is being treated at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin after testing positive for the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

Family and Other Missionaries Monitored

Stafford’s wife and four children are expected to join him in Germany, while six other Americans potentially exposed to the virus are being monitored in Europe.

The 39-year-old surgeon became infected while working in Bunia, eastern Congo, before the outbreak was officially identified.

Ebola Outbreak Expands in Central Africa

The current outbreak has caused nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the World Health Organization.

Health officials say the outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo Ebola variant, which currently has no approved vaccine or treatment. Cases have also been reported in neighboring Uganda.

The CDC said the risk to the U.S. public remains low, though officials are preparing additional travel screening measures.

For more on the recent ebola outbreak, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

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