ZEIGLERโS REOPENS: Nearly 9 years after Hurricane Harvey flooded it, a Dickinson staple is back open. @abc13houston at 5 & 6, what it means to neighbors and could another large grocery store be on the horizon.
JOB STATUS: In 2 weeks, Harris County commissioners could decide the HCFCD leader's fate. @TomSRamsey2 said he's "extremely concerned" and @LinaHidalgoTX said she's "lost confidence." @abc13houston at 430 & 6, what the director told me when I asked if she should stay in charge.
GALVESTON TICKET UPDATE: Last week, I told you the number of Seawall parking tickets spiked by 600% after the island switched to a mail program. My reporting made its way to city hall @abc13houston at 430 & 6, the city council discussion and change coming next week.
GALVESTON TICKETS: Two years ago, Galveston said it became the first-in-the-state to issue curbed parking tickets. The result? Records I obtained showed a 615% increase in tickets, and hundreds of thousands of more money in fines. More here: https://t.co/sSjDmbgtzY
@BobChoate54 They cannot remove her, because she was elected. There was talk at a recent meeting to impact the treasurers role. We'll see if that picks up again after this latest arrest.
GAS PRICES: This Memorial Day weekend, gas prices up are big from this time last year. While Texas has some of the lowest prices, the climb has been higher compared to others. @abc13houston at 4 & 630, just how high experts believe we're heading this summer.
SEAWALL TICKETS: Two years ago, Galveston started mailing Seawall parking tickets. The result? Records I obtained show a massive increase. @abc13houston on Thursday at 10pm, how many more tickets are being given and just how much more money the island is raking in.
โA NIGHTMARE:โ Galveston Police Department said one of its officers opened fire during a traffic stop, killing Randy Martin. Officers said he wasnโt alone. A female passenger was with him. In a story only on @abc13houston at 3, 5 & 630, she shares what happened during that stop.
'NOT COMING BACK': If you're thinking about the beach, this family has a warning before heading to Galveston. After enjoying their 4th trip last year, they're not returning. @abc13houston on Wed, why they feel the island is money hungry. Wait until you see the data I uncovered.
My choice in paperweight was no match for today's winds. The camera captured as I went racing after documents that flew away. I have to give a big shoutout to the @UHouston professor who went above and beyond and helped me get all the pages! https://t.co/ekaFjsgUhd
FORT BEND GROWTH: 2050 may seem like itโs far away, but @UHouston researchers believe itโs not and Fort Bend County better start planning. A new report shows the population will double. @abc13houston 430 & 6, what that could mean for traffic, water and housing.
BEACH WARNING: With the unofficial start to summer days away, you may have the ๐๏ธ on your mind. Before you head to Galveston, you have to watch my story on @abc13houston on Wed. Wait until you see whatโs happening on the Seawall that could turn your beach break into a wallet woe
BUDGET WOES: If you're worried about a trash fee in Houston, Harris County leaders said wait until you see what could be coming due to its deficit. @abc13houston at 5 & 6, I'll breakdown the deficit, and what could be impacted because of it.
FLOOD PROJECT CONCERNS: Judge Lina Hidalgo didnโt hold back on HCFCD Executive Director Tina Petersen after learning flood mitigation projects may not be done in time and could lose millions. @abc13houston at 5 & 6, what comes next and why Hidalgo says itโs needed.
BUDGET PROPOSAL: Today, Mayor John Whitmire is rolling out his latest budget proposal. In it, we know it includes a proposed garbage fee. Weโll soon find out how else he plans to tackle a nearly $200M deficit. Watch live here: https://t.co/SCzE2DPORf
Good morning โ๏ธ! You've got @ABC13Elyse and I filling in on @abc13houston this morning. @CharlyABC13 is making sure we stay in line. We'll have your top stories, and weekend weather until 10:30 a.m.
FLOODING VICTORY: Nearly nine years ago, I captured this video after a neighborhood downstream of the Addicks-Barker reservoirs turned into a river. This week, a judge handed homeowners a big victory. @abc13houston at 4pm, how their case could impact future flooding events.