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TSA announces new record for most travelers screened in a single day

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TSA announces new record for most travelers screened in a single day

By Indira Zaldivar & Edward Saenz
The Transportation Security Administration announced a new record for the highest number of travelers screened in a single day. On Friday, TSA officers screened 2,951,163 individuals at checkpoints nationwide, surpassing the previous record set on November 26, 2023, during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

TSA public affairs spokesperson Lisa Farbstein shared the milestone on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating, “If you flew yesterday, congratulations, you were part of a record-setting day. @TSA officers screened more people at airport security checkpoints nationwide yesterday (May 24th) than any other day in our 22-year history.”

This achievement underscores a significant uptick in air travel, with five of the top ten busiest travel days in TSA’s history occurring in 2024 alone. This trend highlights the growing demand for air travel and the TSA’s crucial role in maintaining security and efficiency at airports across the country.

Dangerous heat and rip currents possible over the long holiday weekend

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Dangerous heat and rip currents possible over the long holiday weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The heat and humidity intensifies over the long holiday weekend, and a Heat Advisory is likely to be issued by the National Weather Service both Sunday and Memorial Day.

What is the outlook for Memorial Day weekend?

More heat, more humidity, especially on the holiday. Memorial Day is predicted to have a high of 96 and a heat index of 111, and while that wouldn’t be unusual for July or August, it is unusual for May. In fact, if that heat index prediction verifies, it will be the hottest May heat index reading in Houston’s recorded history. The current record holder is 109 from May 1996. While it should stay dry Saturday and Sunday, there is a 20% chance of an afternoon or evening downpour on Memorial Day. We’re eyeing the possibility that any storm that pops up could be severe with large hail and damaging winds, so for now it’s a small chance for a big storm.

When could more cooling downpours return?

Just about every day next week will feature a chance for rain, but look for those chances to especially climb Wednesday and beyond.

Hurricane season is right around the corner! Anything I should be aware of now?

There’s nothing threatening in the Gulf of Mexico right now. There is a disturbance between the Bahamas and Bermuda that the National Hurricane Center gives a 10% chance of formation over the next 7 days. Even so, that storm is expected to get picked up by the jet stream and move north and east over the Atlantic. Otherwise, what you need to know this week is that NOAA released their Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook for the 2024 season this week and they are predicting an extremely active season with 17-25 named storms, 8-13 hurricanes and 4-7 major hurricanes possible.

13 ALERT RADAR MAPS:

Southeast Texas

Houston

Harris County

Galveston County

Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties

Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties

Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

Is it the landlord’s or your responsibility to fix storm damage to rented property? Expert explains

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Is it the landlord’s or your responsibility to fix storm damage to rented property? Expert explains

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As some are just at the start of the long road to recovery after last week’s storm, it is essential to know, if you rent, what you are responsible for fixing versus what your landlord should take care of.

“I came back, and everything was destroyed,” explained Selena Obregon, who lives in Spring Branch with her husband and four kids.

It’s been a long week for many of us as we went days without power and dealt with damage from the powerful storm that blew through.

“I am going to go ahead and try to see if I can get my food stamps replaced because all of my food got damaged,” explained Obregon.

Like Selena, many renters are now figuring out their responsibility to replace and what should be up to the landlord.

Since the power outage, in this case, was caused by a natural disaster, renters will have to pay to replace their spoiled food.

However, if you rent, you can apply for FEMA’s Serious Need Assistance which may provide $750 that can be used to buy food.

Regarding storm damage to your apartment or home you rent, it is the landlord’s responsibility.

“They are the ones that need to make those repairs, so making sure that you are also putting all of this in writing, noting that to your landlord and giving them the information of what was broken or what was damaged by the storm,” explains Julia Orduna, the Southeast Texas Regional Director of Texas Housers.

Orduna explains that documenting damage and constantly communicating with your landlord is especially important after a disaster.

“If you are putting money into a home that is not your property, make sure you are communicating with the landlord as well if you are spending money on mucking and gutting, if you had to take any of the debris out, all of that should be well documented,” says Orduna.

When it comes to damaged personal property like household items, clothes, or electronics, you are responsible, though you may be able to get some help from your renters’ insurance or FEMA.

If your home is unlivable after this storm and you have to move out, Orduna advises people to take time to understand their lease and realize that you do still have to pay rent while repairs are underway.

You also should talk to your landlord about what options you have if you’ll need to be out of your home for an extended period of time.

Also, be sure to document all expenses if you do have to leave. FEMA also has displacement assistance, which are up front funds to help with immediate housing.

This derecho is yet another test of resilience, especially for those living paycheck to paycheck.

“They’re not used to the hot and I haven’t worked either because over there by my area, they don’t have no power either,” explained Obregon.

For more news updates, follow Courtney Carpenter on Facebook, X and Instagram.“

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Friendswood teen facing blindness after chemical attack

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Friendswood teen facing blindness after chemical attack

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas (KTRK) — A Friendswood teen could potentially go blind after getting chemicals thrown in his eyes.

According to the Friendswood Police Department, the alleged attack was carried out by someone the victim called a friend.

Branden Jolly, 17, is now facing an injury to a disabled charge because the victim, 18-year-old Brody Morgan, has autism.

“Kids with autism don’t always know how to make good friend choices,” Amy Morgan, the victim’s mother, said.

On the afternoon of May 20, Brody was walking through his Friendswood neighborhood with two teens from school. His mom said they frantically returned home with her screaming son.

“All I heard was he had a substance thrown in his face, which I was told was salt,” Amy Morgan said.

She said she attempted to flush his eyes with water and then saline, but nothing seemed to be working. It wasn’t until she put her son in the car that she got the full story.

Brody claimed one of the teens stole a package from a house down the street. He said Jolly decided to open it, and inside was a tube with powder.

Court documents state Jolly spilled it on Brody’s shirt, which caused Brody to push Jolly away. Police said that then prompted Jolly to throw the powder in Brody’s face.

“We went into the emergency room, and they immediately realized that it was not salt, and they kept trying to get from me what it was, and I had no idea,” Amy Morgan said.

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Doctors would later find out the chemical in Brody’s eyes was a drain declogger.

ABC13 spoke to Jolly’s mom over the phone. While she wasn’t there, she believes the whole incident was a horrible accident.

She said the substance fell out of her son’s hand after Brody “attacked him.”

“She’s his mom. She’s going to try to protect her son, and I don’t blame her,” Amy Morgan said, adding that she has sympathy for Jolly and his family. “I know all of this has to be hard on them, but they are not having to deal with a child that is possibly going to lose his vision or scarring burns on his face.”

Brody’s injuries are very severe, and his recovery process is unpredictable.

“The kind of chemicals they were can still continue to break down,” Amy Morgan said.

Court documents show the other teen told police Jolly threw the substance intentionally. Those documents also show the packaging was clearly labeled drain declogger.

Jolly’s family sent a statement to ABC13 that read in part:

“Our family is very distraught over the details of this case, for both of our families. I’m very saddened by the entire event, and heart goes out to Brody and his family. I believe this incident was NOT an act of malicious intent by my son to harm his friend but an accident resulting from the choices made by all parties involved.”

For updates on this story, follow Alex Bozarjian on Facebook, X and Instagram.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

This steamy week turns even hotter for the long holiday weekend

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This steamy week turns even hotter for the long holiday weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The heat and humidity intensifies heading into the long holiday weekend where Heat Advisories could be issued ahead of Memorial Day.

Friday will be another hot one with morning lows near 80 and daytime highs topping out in the low 90s with heat index values exceeding 100. Rain chances remain less than 20% for Southeast Texas, but there could be some big storms again popping up in North Texas.

Are there any more rain opportunities this week?

Not really. This heat ridge is going nowhere, and the humidity will only get worse. We’ll have to wait until next week for the pattern to change and storm chances to return.

What is the outlook for Memorial Day weekend?

It’s possible we could go under a Heat Advisory, especially on Memorial Day with a predicted high of 96 and a heat index of 111. If that heat index prediction verifies, it will be the hottest May heat index reading in Houston’s recorded history. The current record holder is 109 from May 1996. While it should stay dry Saturday and Sunday, there is a 20% chance of an afternoon downpour on Memorial Day. We’re eyeing the possibility that any storm that pops up could be severe with large hail and damaging winds, so for now it’s a small chance for a big storm.

Hurricane season is right around the corner! Anything I should be aware of now?

There’s nothing threatening in the Gulf of Mexico right now. There’s a swirling area of clouds over Cuba and Puerto Rico that the hurricane center has given a 10% chance of formation over the next 7 days. Even so, that storm is expected to get picked up by the jet stream and move north and east over the Atlantic. Otherwise, what you need to know this week is that NOAA released their Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook for the 2024 season this week and they are predicting an extremely active season with 17-25 named storms, 8-13 hurricanes and 4-7 major hurricanes possible.

13 ALERT RADAR MAPS:

Southeast Texas

Houston

Harris County

Galveston County

Montgomery/Walker/San Jacinto/Polk/Grimes Counties

Fort Bend/Wharton/Colorado Counties

Brazoria/Matagorda Counties

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

ABC13 and ¡Que Onda! Magazine join forces to empower Latin and Hispanic voices

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ABC13 and ¡Que Onda! Magazine join forces to empower Latin and Hispanic voices

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As Houston’s News Leader, ABC13 has a strong commitment to covering all our diverse communities.

Thursday, ABC13 Houston announced a content partnership with ¡Que Onda! Magazine, highlighting its inclusive storytelling and Eyewitness News’ nearly 70 years of reporting in southeast Texas.

Since 1993, ¡Que Onda! has served Latin and Hispanic readers by bringing bilingual Houston stories, culture and community resources to newsstands.

Together, we’ll focus on bringing you stories acknowledging and celebrating the contributions of Latinos and Hispanics in the Houston area.

CLICK HERE: Read Que Onda’s May 23 edition

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The two news organizations will share digital content, promote community events of value, and innovate how we serve all our diverse audiences.

Nearly 46% of Houstonians now identify as Hispanic or Latino, according to Census data.

“ABC13 is proud to be Houston’s news leader and if we’re going to stay on top, we must reflect and serve the needs of our diverse communities. We must understand the stories that matter most to Latin and Hispanic viewers and bring more of those stories to wider audiences with great partners like !Que Onda!.”

ABC13 is celebrating 70 years of service to the Houston community this year.

The station was the first to hire a female Hispanic reporter in the Houston market when Elma Barrera joined the team in 1983.

Today, Eyewitness News is proud to have deep roots in Houston’s Hispanic and Latin communities, with many anchors and reporters growing up and raising families here.

Meet the Esparza family, ¡Que Onda! Magazine publishers

¡Que Onda! Magazine celebrated 30 years of service in September, and was recently awarded proclamations by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris Co. Commissioner Lesley Briones.

Publisher Gabriel Esparza said he is thrilled by the opportunity this partnership brings as his magazine looks forward to its next 30 years.

“We are honored to be partnering with Houston’s news leader, ABC13. Our goal is to inform Houstonians about the Hispanic community and show them the impact of culture, business, and stories that make this community special,” Esparza said. “We plan to use both of our resources to spread awareness through news, promotions, events, and celebrations.”

For more information, visit Que Onda Magazine’s website.

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Nearly 30,000 CenterPoint Energy customers still in the dark 1 week after deadly storm in Houston

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Nearly 30,000 CenterPoint Energy customers still in the dark 1 week after deadly storm in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Thursday marks one week since a deadly wind storm ripped through southeast Texas, and thousands of Houstonians are still without power.

CenterPoint Energy said 890,000 customers have had their power restored since the May 16 storm. That’s 97% of the customers impacted by power outages.

Still, as of Thursday morning, over 27,000 customers were in the dark, according to their Outage Tracker. CenterPoint previously said the deadline for most people to have their power restored was Wednesday night.

The company is calling the remaining outages “isolated instances in certain locations where there is substantial damage or where customers are unable to receive power.”

CenterPoint said it continues to have the workers and resources needed to address the remaining outages as quickly and safely as possible.

A timeline for the rest of the repairs was not provided.

CenterPoint’s Estimated Dates of Restoration interactive map shows that most of the remaining outages are in the Hunters Creek Village, Spring Branch, Inwood Forest, Trinity Gardens, Cypress, and Waller areas.

Amid the ongoing power outages, heat index values are exceeding 100 degrees. It’s possible we could go under a Heat Advisory this weekend, especially on Memorial Day, with a predicted high of 96 and a heat index of 111. If that heat index prediction verifies, it will be the hottest May heat index reading in Houston’s recorded history.

At least eight people were killed when the storm rolled through the Houston area last week. One man was crushed by a crane at a cement plant in east Houston, while the other deaths include trees falling on homes and a carbon monoxide-related incident.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

Only on 13: Woman caught on video firing into the air, fired even more shots, victim says

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Only on 13: Woman caught on video firing into the air, fired even more shots, victim says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The woman who was caught on video firing into the air after a car crash near Humble has been charged, and the victim told ABC13 the video tells only part of the story.

Mykeria Mitchell, 21, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carry of a weapon.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Mitchell is the woman seen on video responding to a lighthearted comment coming from a passing vehicle by firing two gunshots into the air. The video has been widely shared on social media.

The victim, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, said the ordeal was even scarier than what was captured.

“I have nightmares,” the 25-year-old said. “It was five bullets. So it was not two. It was five.”

The gunfire came after a crash along the feeder road of the North Sam Houston Parkway East feeder near Humble on May 14. The victim said she was rear-ended. She called her mother and sister-in-law, who came to the scene and then called 911.

As she waited, she said her relatives went to check on the driver, now identified as Mitchell. But instead, they were met with gunfire.

“I heard three ‘Pow, pow, pows.’ It was three. That’s when I saw my mom running towards me and my sister-in-law running to her car,” the victim said.

That was before she pointed at the passing vehicle and fired into the air, the victim said. As it escalated, the victim said she also tapped on her window with the gun and pointed it at her.

The sheriff’s office says Mitchell left the scene but was arrested a short distance away. Mitchell is out of jail on a $30,000 bond.

Her court-appointed attorney did not respond to a request for comment.

The victim, a mother of two young children, says she is traumatized but grateful no one was hurt.

“Once a bullet goes up, it comes down. Imagine if it hit somebody,” she said. “Imagine if she would have killed me? My babies wouldn’t have no mom.”

For more on this story, follow Jessica Willey on Facebook, X and Instagram.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

HPD officer fires shots at suspect in SW Houston neighborhood, police say

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HPD officer fires shots at suspect in SW Houston neighborhood, police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is in custody after being shot at by a Houston police officer in the Westwood neighborhood in southwest Houston on Wednesday morning, according to police.

According to HPD, an officer fired their weapon at the suspect at 10200 Lansdale Drive near the West Sam Houston Parkway South. The suspect then reportedly ran into an apartment complex.

Officers identified a driver of a white BMW driving recklessly at 100 mph, HPD Executive Assistant Chief Ban Tien said.

According to police, the suspect had his 5-year-old daughter with him before he took off.

HPD says the suspect’s BMW was located in the 9400 block of West Sam Houston Parkway.

After the suspect placed his daughter outside his car, he refused to comply with law enforcement at the scene, HPD said. The suspect then exited his vehicle and knocked a sergeant on the ground. The sergeant is in his mid-30s with 16 years of service.

Investigators provided a description of the suspect as being 30 years old and a convicted felon with extensive criminal history.

Armed with a gun, the suspect ran eastbound toward an apartment complex, where he robbed a female officer and stole her cell phone, investigators say. The officer is in her 40s with 23 years of service.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

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