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The Woodlands Fire Department said it happened around 3:30 p.m. and students and staff were evacuated from the building.

Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Louisiana SPCA is reflecting on the lessons learned—and remembering Houston’s generosity in a time of crisis. “Houston absolutely saved us. We got to Houston, we had all these animals—and they were ready,” Louisiana SPCA chief humane law officer Kathryn Destreza said.

The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) is an important resource designed to help individuals with disabilities or medical conditions that may require additional assistance during an emergency, such as natural disasters or other crises.

The Brazoria County Courthouse is being evacuated due to a threat near the premises, with authorities prioritizing the safety of staff and the community.

The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) is an important resource designed to help individuals with disabilities or medical conditions that may require additional assistance during an emergency, such as natural disasters or other crises.

As Tropical Storm Beryl eyes up its final track along the Texas Gulf Coast, entire communities are fleeing for higher and drier ground.

A voluntary evacuation order has been issued by Galveston Emergency Management Officials for the west end of Galveston Island.

After several days of heavy rainfall and flood threats, both voluntary and mandatory evacuations have been issued.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has requested a voluntary evacuation for several areas in northeast Harris County along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River.

Officials with the City of Angleton have issued an evacuation and shelter-in-place order due to a natural gas leak.

Cardiff Junior High School in the Katy Independent School District has been evacuated after a “suspicious package” was found on campus, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office tweeted.

Several streets in downtown Houston were temporarily shut down Wednesday as police investigated a suspicious package found at a building.

Santa Fe High School was evacuated Wednesday due to a natural gas odor in the cafeteria kitchen, according to Santa Fe ISD.

“This is it. This is the one. But I’m not evacuating,” said 63-year-old Barry Rogers, who has lived in Louisiana his entire life.

As Hurricane Ida prepares to make landfall along the Louisiana coast, many people have already packed up and headed to Texas.

Ranada Billiot lives in a mandatory evacuation area in Houma, Louisiana.

Fire and Hazmat crews from multiple agencies responded Saturday morning to a commercial fire at a recycling plant in Hockley, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. HOUSTON With Hurricane Laura making its way to the Gulf Coast, residents are heeding mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders from low-lying and coastal areas. Several shelters have opened to accommodate evacuees. However, with the coronavirus pandemic, some shelters may restrict the number of evacuees due to social distancing. Heres a list of shelters opening across the state.