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A look at Covid cases in Houston

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1 month ago

August 5, 2024

www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-08-05 10:58:30

SUMMARY: Since the pandemic began, experts have identified two COVID-19 waves in the Houston area, with the winter wave peaking in January-February and the current summer wave. Dr. David Pur, Houston’s chief medical officer, reported an increase in COVID levels in wastewater, currently at 333% of the July 2020 benchmark, signaling the ongoing summer wave. While hospitalizations remain lower than before, there are still concerns, especially with children returning to school. Vaccination is crucial for those at risk, including the very young and elderly, and an updated vaccine is expected this fall. Antiviral treatments are available for symptomatic patients.

Chief medical officer for the city of Houston explains how people can

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Tropical Storm Francine's path

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5 hours ago

September 9, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth – 2024-09-09 12:55:12

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is rapidly strengthening, with hurricane hunters reporting a drop in pressure down to 995 millibars. Currently at 50 mph winds, it is expected to become a hurricane, potentially reaching Category 1 or even Category 2 strength before making landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. Hurricane watches have been issued for much of the Louisiana coast, with tropical storm warnings extending into Southeast Texas. The storm is anticipated to bring life-threatening storm surges of 5 to 10 feet and heavy rainfall, particularly across Louisiana. Coastal flooding is also expected.

Francine is now a tropical storm. FOX 4’s Dylan Federico takes a look at the storm’s path, how strong it will get and where we expect it to make landfall.

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Children of missing 61-year-old Missouri City woman plead for help

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6 hours ago

September 9, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2024-09-09 11:53:51

SUMMARY: Janice Thwn and her brother John are urgently seeking help to locate their mother, Karen Miles, missing since August 21, 2024. At 61, Karen is a vibrant and independent person with strong community ties, making her disappearance highly unusual. The Missouri City Police Department is investigating, revealing Karen’s car was found occupied by a man arrested on unrelated charges. He is considered a person of interest. Investigators are piecing together the timeline of events, focusing on Karen’s last known whereabouts. The family urges the community to provide any information that could assist in locating Karen and ensuring her safe return.

No one has heard from Karen Miles since August 21, 2024.

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Texas win over Michigan establishes Longhorns as national title contender | FOX 7 Austin

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8 hours ago

September 9, 2024

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www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-09-09 09:38:11

SUMMARY: The UT football team ascended to number two in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll following a decisive victory over the tenth-ranked Michigan Wolverines. Unlike last year’s significant win against Alabama, this triumph demonstrates UT’s establishment as a top contender in college football. Players emphasized their confidence and preparation for the challenge, successfully handing Michigan its first home loss in nearly two years. Andrew Makuba highlighted the team’s relentless defensive effort and unity. Moving forward, the focus is on maintaining this intensity against upcoming games against unranked opponents UTSA and Louisiana Monroe.

It was a statement win from UT at the Big House in Ann Arbor and as FOX 7 Sports Director Dennis de la Pena shows, it’s a win that that the Sark’s third year program is stepping up in weight class.

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