AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas. These suspensions will allow commercial drivers to more quickly deliver supplies, specifically electric power poles, to communities in the Rio Grande Valley and the Coastal Bend that were directly impacted by Hurricane Hanna. “The State of Texas is working to ensure that recovery efforts in the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend are not slowed down by red tape,” said Governor Abbott. “This waiver will expedite the delivery of much-needed resources to these communities and will help Texans rebuild.” This suspension of laws and regulations has been coordinated through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
La tormenta tropical Hanna continúa avanzando con proyección al sur de Corpus Christi, Texas donde se espera toque tierra durante la tarde del sábado.
El impacto que creará en el Condado Harris incluirá 1’3 pulgadas de lluvia generalizada. Aquellas zonas aisladas podrían experimentar más acumulados de lluvia creando aumentos temporales en cuerpos de agua como arroyos y pantanos. Así mismo podría suceder en algunas calles. Se espera que gran parte de la lluvia ocurra durante la noche cuando la visibilidad es limitada, especialmente en las carreteras y vías de tránsito.
Se ha cancelado un aviso de tormenta tropical para el condado costero de Harris. Los residentes en dicha zona podrían ver mareas y ráfagas de viento más altas de lo normal.
Qué necesita hacer:
Lo mejor es permanecer en casa, si es posible. De lo contrario, se les aconseja a los residentes consultar las condiciones de las vías de tránsito en www.houstontransport.org antes de salir bajo condiciones lluviosas.
Si tiene que viajar, nunca maneje en aguas de inundación y tome precaución al conducir en pasos subterráneos y áreas bajas donde se acumula agua.
¡Aguas, no se ahogue! NO CONDUZCA en calles o caminos con niveles altos de agua y NO CONDUZCA ALREDEDOR DE BARRICADAS.
Solo dos pies de agua pueden arrastrar su vehículo.
MANTÉNGASE INFORMADO
Antes de conducir en las autopistas, verifique las condiciones de tránsito en Houston TranStar: www.houstontranstar.org.
Cheque los acumulados de lluvia y niveles de los cuerpos de agua como arroyos en el sitio web del Sistema de Advertencia de Inundaciones del Condado de Harris: www.harriscountyfws.org.
Obtenga actualizaciones de fuentes confiables como: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología Houston-Galveston, Distrito de Control de Inundaciones del Condado de Harris y ReadyHarris.
Envíe CV19 al 888777 para recibir actualizaciones de COVID19.
What is the danger? Tropical Storm Hanna continues to move toward a landfall south of Corpus Christi, Texas by early Saturday afternoon. Impacts to Harris County residents will include 1’3” of widespread rainfall. Isolated areas may see more creating temporary rises in streams and bayous as well as localized street flooding. Much of the rainfall is expected to occur at night when visibility, especially on roadways, is poor. A Tropical Storm Watch for coastal Harris County has been cancelled. Coastal residents could see higher than normal tides and wind gusts.
What you should do: The best plan is to stay at home, if possible. Otherwise, residents should consult roadway conditions at www.houstontranstar.org before heading out in heavy rainfall conditions.
If you must travel never drive into high water and use extreme caution at underpasses and low-lying areas where water accumulates.
Always remember to Turn Around, Don’t Drown! DO NOT DRIVE through high water and DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES.
Just two feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.
STAY INFORMED
Check driving conditions before getting on roadways at Houston TranStar: www.houstontranstar.org.
View live rainfall rates and bayou conditions on the Harris County Flood Warning System Website: www.harriscountyfws.org.
The Astros return to the diamond tonight for Opening Day! Tune in at 8:10pm to see Justin Verlander take the mound against the Mariners. Coverage of the pregame show and Opening Day Ceremony begin at 7:00pm on AT&T SportsNet Southwest, where you can catch the entire four-game series. Fan’s can also watch on MLB.TV or listen to the weekend’s games on SportsTalk 790.
La depresión tropical número 8 se ha formado en el Golfo de México. El pronóstico del Centro Nacional de Huracanes (NHC, por sus siglas en inglés) y el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés) proyectan que tocará tierra entre Palacios y Port Mansfield durante la tarde del sábado. Se espera que la depresión tropical número 8 progrese e incremente bajo tormenta tropical Hanna durante el viernes.
El sistema traerá fuertes lluvias en gran parte del sureste de Texas a partir del viernes y continuará hasta el sábado por la noche. Se esperan acumulados de lluvia generalizados de 3 a 5 pulgadas, bajo áreas aisladas de 6 a 9 pulgadas. Las inundaciones serán posibles en zonas que reciban la mayor cantidad de lluvia.
Tanto en los arroyos y pantanos del área, puede haber algunos incrementos en dichos cuerpos de agua. Las ubicaciones costeras podrían experimentar mareas más altas.
NHC ha emitido una alerta de tormenta tropical para el condado costero de Harris.
También estamos observando la tormenta tropical Gonzalo en el océano Atlántico. Se espera que Gonzalo se convierta en huracán en algún momento del día. La tormenta entrará en el Caribe oriental a principios de la próxima semana.
Qué necesita hacer:
CONDUZCA CON PRECAUCIÓN
Si tiene que viajar, nunca maneje en aguas inundadas y tenga mucho cuidado en pasos subterráneos y áreas bajas donde se acumula agua.
¡Aguas, no se ahogue! NO CONDUZCA en calles o caminos con niveles altos de agua y NO CONDUZCA ALREDEDOR DE BARRICADAS.
Tan solo dos pies de agua pueden arrastrar su vehículo.
Envíe CV19 al 888777 para recibir actualizaciones de COVID19.
What is the danger? Tropical Depression 8 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasts from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and National Weather Service (NWS) are projecting landfall between Palacios and Port Mansfield sometime early Saturday afternoon. Tropical Depression 8 is expected to be upgraded to Tropical Storm Hanna on Friday. The system will bring heavy rainfall across much of southeast Texas beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday night. Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches, with isolated areas of 6 to 9 inches, are possible. Flooding will be possible in areas that receive the highest amounts of rain. There may be some rises on area creeks and bayous. Coastal locations could experience higher tides. NHC has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for coastal Harris County. We are also watching Tropical Storm Gonzalo in the Atlantic Ocean. Gonzalo is expected to become a hurricane sometime today. The storm will enter the eastern Caribbean early next week.
What you should do: DRIVE SAFELY
If you must travel never drive into high water and use extreme caution at underpasses and low-lying areas where water accumulates.
Always remember to Turn Around, Don’t Drown! DO NOT DRIVE through high water and DO NOT DRIVE AROUND BARRICADES.
Just two feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.
STAY INFORMED
Check driving conditions before getting on roadways at Houston TranStar: www.houstontranstar.org.
View live rainfall rates on the Harris County Flood Warning System Website: www.harriscountyfws.org.
The Houston Dynamo face the LA Galaxy on Thursday in their final group game of the MLS is Back Tournament on Thursday. With a victory, Houston can secure a top-three finish and vie for a spot as one of the four best third-place teams.
Houston will be tasked to reach the second round without forward Alberth Elis who received a red card at the end of Houston’s 2-1 loss to the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Elis scored Houston’s only goal of the game from the penalty spot late in the second half. Houston will look to forwards like Niko Hansen, Nico Lemoine and Tommy McNamara for a spark against the Galaxy.
Thursday’s match will be the second meeting with the Galaxy this season after both clubs met in the season opener in front of a sold-out crowd at BBVA Stadium. The Galaxy took the lead in the first half courtesy of a solo effort from Cristian Pavon. Dynamo defender Zarek Valentin found forward Mauro Manotas in the second half for the equalizer. Manotas can make his 150th appearance for the club in all competitions for the Dynamo on Thursday and he sits just seven goals shy of the all-time club record for goals scored in the regular season.
The Dynamo backline will keep an eye on Pavon who has five goals and nine assists in 15 games for the Galaxy since joining the club last November.
The Galaxy enter Thursday’s game with back-to-back losses after they fell to LAFC 6-2 on Saturday. Los Angeles is missing two key pieces as Javier “Chicharito” Hernanadez withdrew from the tournament due to a calf injury and Jonathan Dos Santos recovers from hernia surgery. The Galaxy will also be without Aleksandar Katai after both parties mutually agreed to part ways in June.
The Galaxy are currently winless in their first four games of the year after they opened the season in Houston and fell to the Vancouver Whitecaps at home prior to the suspension of league play due to the pandemic. The Galaxy will look to veterans like Joe Corona and Sebastian Lleget for a spark as they aim to turnaround their rocky start.
The knockout round of the MLS is Back Tournament will begin on July 25 and run through July 28. The winner of Group F is scheduled to play on July 28. The group runner up will play on July 27 and should a third-place team from Group F qualify, that team will play on July 26.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Tesla announced the construction of Gigafactory Texas in southeast Travis County—an electric vehicle manufacturing facility that will create at least 5,000 new jobs and generate over $1 billion in capital investment.
“Tesla is one of the most exciting and innovative companies in the world, and we are proud to welcome its team to the State of Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas has the best workforce in the nation and we’ve built an economic environment that allows companies like Tesla to innovate and succeed. Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas will keep the Texas economy the strongest in the nation and will create thousands of jobs for hard-working Texans. I look forward to the tremendous benefits that Tesla’s investment will bring to Central Texas and to the entire state.”
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will allocate an additional $118 million in federal funding to support higher education in Texas, including $93 million to help students continue or restart their progress toward earning a post-secondary credential or degree.
The funding announced today follows the $57 million that Governor Abbott and legislative leaders recently allocated to offset potential cuts to state financial aid programs. This combined investment to post-secondary students and institutions, totaling $175 million, comes from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law by President Trump.
“One of the best ways to accelerate our economic recovery is to make strategic investments in our future workforce,” said Governor Abbott. “These federal funds will provide targeted assistance to keep students enrolled or help them re-enroll in higher education so they can pursue new professional and economic opportunities for themselves and their families. By investing in our students and institutions, we will make our workforce and our economy even stronger.”
The funding announced today includes:
*$46.5 million in targeted financial aid for upskilling and reskilling displaced workers in high-demand fields, including workers who have earned some college credit but no credential, allowing new paths into the workforce with higher earning potential. *$46.5 million in emergency student support so students whose families have been severely financially impacted by COVID-19 can stay enrolled in higher education. *$15 million for strategic education and workforce data infrastructure to provide timely, actionable intelligence to students, institutions, employers, and policymakers; scale and expand existing technologies and tools that support college and career advising; and help students stay on track to earn high-value credentials. *$10 million to improve the quality of online learning by strengthening distance education course offerings and bolstering institutions’ capabilities to use data to support student success. This will include funds to develop Open Educational Resource course materials that significantly reduce costs to students.
“In today’s economy, we know jobs increasingly follow skills,” said Commissioner of Texas Higher Education Harrison Keller. “These strategic investments in our students and institutions will keep more students on track to enter the workforce with the credentials and education that tomorrow’s economy will demand. I applaud Governor Abbott for his leadership and the collaborative work of Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, and the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Finance, Appropriations, and House and Senate Higher Education Committees for their commitment to Texas students and higher education.”
“This $118 million in federal funds is a strategic investment in Texas’ higher ed students and our future workforce. It comes at a critical time and will pay big dividends as we move forward on a full economic recovery,” said Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
“Equipping Texas’ higher education students with the resources they need to continue toward earning their degree or credentials is one of the most important tools we have in returning our economy to its former heights,” said Speaker Dennis Bonnen. “These strategic investments in the future success of our students will go a long way in making our economy and workforce more resilient in the future, and I am proud to join other state leaders in announcing this vital effort.”
“We cannot allow COVID-19 to disrupt higher education and slow down the growth of a skilled work force, which this economy needs to get back on track. By providing financial support and investing in a virtual infrastructure, we are helping students overcome the challenges caused by this pandemic and achieve their goals,” said Senator Jane Nelson.
“Education is the great equalizer and allows for anyone to achieve their dreams. We know the value of a post secondary credential and these actions by the Governor represent a smart investment in the future of our state. This pandemic has created real barriers for many seeking to advance themselves through higher education, but these investments will help reduce those barriers and allow for the hardest hit populations to continue their education,” said Senator Juan Hinojosa.
“It is important to invest in our current workforce and future. These funds will aid our students and workers that are being impacted by COVID-19,” said Representative Oscar Longoria.
“Our past has proven that investing in the education of our students, our future workforce, is paramount to ensuring the stability and strength of Texas’ economy through a downturn. I’m thankful that Governor Abbott recognizes the importance of this investment and am proud to have worked with my colleagues to secure this necessary funding,” said Representative Giovanni Capriglione.
