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100 percent of regular ICU beds in Texas Medical Center occupied, but hospitals have space for surge
Breaking NewsA little over a quarter of the ICU beds are taken by COVID-19 patents, and hospitals are converting regular rooms to critical care.9:51 AM CDT June 25, 2020HOUSTON — All regular ICU beds in the Texas Medical Center are now being used, according to numbers just released on the , but officials say they can add more.Hospitals in Houston's Medical Center will now move some ICU patients to beds not normally used for critical care.Twenty-eight percent of the ICU patients are being treated for COVID-19.Despite reaching surge capacity, four hospital CEOs said Thursday there's no cause...…Breaking NewsA little over a quarter of the ICU beds are taken by COVID-19 patents, and hospitals are converting regular rooms to critical care.9:51 AM CDT June 25, 2020HOUSTON — All regular ICU beds in the Texas Medical Center are now being used, according to numbers just released on the , but officials say they can add more.Hospitals in Houston's Medical Center will now move some ICU patients to beds not normally used for critical care.Twenty-eight percent of the ICU patients are being treated for COVID-19.Despite reaching surge capacity, four hospital CEOs said Thursday there's no cause...WW…
Texas Children's Hospital admitting adult patients to free up hospital beds in Houston
Breaking NewsOne pediatrician tweeted that she is up for the challenge, but she also asked the public to wear a mask and stay home.9:52 PM CDT June 22, 2020HOUSTON — Texas Children’s Hospital confirmed late Monday it is admitting adult patients to free up hospital beds across Houston as coronavirus cases surge. In a statement sent to KHOU 11, Texas Children’s Hospital said it is providing additional capacity through ICU and acute care beds across its campuses to both pediatric and adult patients.Adult patients who have COVID-19 will be cared for in an expanded Special Isolation Unit at...…Breaking NewsOne pediatrician tweeted that she is up for the challenge, but she also asked the public to wear a mask and stay home.9:52 PM CDT June 22, 2020HOUSTON — Texas Children’s Hospital confirmed late Monday it is admitting adult patients to free up hospital beds across Houston as coronavirus cases surge. In a statement sent to KHOU 11, Texas Children’s Hospital said it is providing additional capacity through ICU and acute care beds across its campuses to both pediatric and adult patients.Adult patients who have COVID-19 will be cared for in an expanded Special Isolation Unit at...WW…
32 bags of marijuana sent to the wrong house in northwest Harris County
Crime"If it is yours please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to claim it," Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted to Facebook.HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Thirty-two bags of marijuana are now in the custody of Harris County deputies after being mailed to the wrong house.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said residents who stayed in a home on Clover Gardens Drive in northwest Houston found a package they didn't order on their doorstep.The package contained 32 bags of marijuana, according to Harris County deputies. Loading ...The residents turned the package over to deputies who...…Crime"If it is yours please contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to claim it," Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted to Facebook.HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Thirty-two bags of marijuana are now in the custody of Harris County deputies after being mailed to the wrong house.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said residents who stayed in a home on Clover Gardens Drive in northwest Houston found a package they didn't order on their doorstep.The package contained 32 bags of marijuana, according to Harris County deputies. Loading ...The residents turned the package over to deputies who...WW…
Robbers attack 60-year-old woman; Houston police need your help | See video
Breaking NewsHouston police are looking for six suspects involved in the violent robbery. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.7:41 AM CDT July 30, 2020HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division is looking for six suspects who robbed a convenience store in Greenspoint and pistol-whipped a 60-year-old employee. This happened July 23 at about 5:55 a.m. at a gas station located near Greenspoint Drive and the Sam Houston Tollway. The entire incident was . Initially, one of the suspects walked inside the store, picked up a drink and walked to...…Breaking NewsHouston police are looking for six suspects involved in the violent robbery. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.7:41 AM CDT July 30, 2020HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division is looking for six suspects who robbed a convenience store in Greenspoint and pistol-whipped a 60-year-old employee. This happened July 23 at about 5:55 a.m. at a gas station located near Greenspoint Drive and the Sam Houston Tollway. The entire incident was . Initially, one of the suspects walked inside the store, picked up a drink and walked to...WW…
Tesla moving to Texas? Leaders voice their support for headquarters to come to Houston area
Breaking NewsWhen Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened to move Tesla's headquarters to Texas, several local officials put Houston on the bidding table.10:28 AM CDT May 11, 2020HOUSTON — On Saturday, when Tesla CEO Elon Musk because of California's response to COVID-19, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made sure Musk knew he was listening. Well, it seems like Abbott isn't the only one who is all ears for this possible venture.Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw threw in his support for Tesla by tweeting, "Good conservative principles make good governance, and attract the best and the brightest. The future...…Breaking NewsWhen Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened to move Tesla's headquarters to Texas, several local officials put Houston on the bidding table.10:28 AM CDT May 11, 2020HOUSTON — On Saturday, when Tesla CEO Elon Musk because of California's response to COVID-19, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made sure Musk knew he was listening. Well, it seems like Abbott isn't the only one who is all ears for this possible venture.Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw threw in his support for Tesla by tweeting, "Good conservative principles make good governance, and attract the best and the brightest. The future...WW…
Amazing! Dog rescued from Lake Houston now has forever home
Breaking NewsFreddy was found swimming alone in the middle of Lake Houston and was rescued by a family that lived nearby.10:24 AM CDT August 15, 2020HOUSTON — Not every day or even once in a while do you see a dog swimming alone in a huge lake. But that's what Rebecca Champ and her neighbors said they encountered last week.Champ and her neighbors live near , and Champ said her neighbors were the first people who spotted the pup swimming for dear life in the middle of the lake.The neighbors tried to get to the dog but were unsuccessful, so that's when Champ said she and her husband got on...…Breaking NewsFreddy was found swimming alone in the middle of Lake Houston and was rescued by a family that lived nearby.10:24 AM CDT August 15, 2020HOUSTON — Not every day or even once in a while do you see a dog swimming alone in a huge lake. But that's what Rebecca Champ and her neighbors said they encountered last week.Champ and her neighbors live near , and Champ said her neighbors were the first people who spotted the pup swimming for dear life in the middle of the lake.The neighbors tried to get to the dog but were unsuccessful, so that's when Champ said she and her husband got on...WW…
100 percent of regular ICU beds in Texas Medical Center occupied, but hospitals have space for surge
Breaking NewsA little over a quarter of the ICU beds are taken by COVID-19 patents, and hospitals are converting regular rooms to critical care.9:51 AM CDT June 25, 2020HOUSTON — All regular ICU beds in the Texas Medical Center are now being used, according to numbers just released on the , but officials say they can add more.Hospitals in Houston's Medical Center will now move some ICU patients to beds not normally used for critical care.Twenty-eight percent of the ICU patients are being treated for COVID-19.Despite reaching surge capacity, four hospital CEOs said Thursday there's no cause...…Breaking NewsA little over a quarter of the ICU beds are taken by COVID-19 patents, and hospitals are converting regular rooms to critical care.9:51 AM CDT June 25, 2020HOUSTON — All regular ICU beds in the Texas Medical Center are now being used, according to numbers just released on the , but officials say they can add more.Hospitals in Houston's Medical Center will now move some ICU patients to beds not normally used for critical care.Twenty-eight percent of the ICU patients are being treated for COVID-19.Despite reaching surge capacity, four hospital CEOs said Thursday there's no cause...WW…
'We need eyes everywhere' | FBI joins search for Erica Hernandez
Breaking NewsErica Hernandez was reported missing on April 18. Police believe she may be driving a black GMC Acadia with TX license plate MKJ3303.6:00 PM CDT April 26, 2021HOUSTON — has joined the and volunteers in the search for Erica Hernandez, a missing mother of three who hasn't been seen since a week ago.On Monday, Hernandez's family met with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and investigators. Lee spoke to the media after the meeting and said the search for the missing mother is moving to a larger area. She said the FBI will provide additional resources."We’re looking for Erica Hernandez and...…Breaking NewsErica Hernandez was reported missing on April 18. Police believe she may be driving a black GMC Acadia with TX license plate MKJ3303.6:00 PM CDT April 26, 2021HOUSTON — has joined the and volunteers in the search for Erica Hernandez, a missing mother of three who hasn't been seen since a week ago.On Monday, Hernandez's family met with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and investigators. Lee spoke to the media after the meeting and said the search for the missing mother is moving to a larger area. She said the FBI will provide additional resources."We’re looking for Erica Hernandez and...WW…
HPD: 8-month-old baby most likely shot by toddler at west Houston apartment
Breaking NewsHouston police believe the infant's 3-year-old brother fired the weapon but an investigation is still underway.12:15 PM CDT April 9, 2021HOUSTON — A 3-year-old boy may have fired the shot that killed an 8-month-old baby Friday morning at an apartment complex in west Houston, .Houston police responded to a welfare check about 11 a.m. at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Memorial City. Investigators believe the victim was shot at the apartment in the . Early indications suggest the infant's older sibling shot and killed him, HPD said.Four adults were inside the home at the...…Breaking NewsHouston police believe the infant's 3-year-old brother fired the weapon but an investigation is still underway.12:15 PM CDT April 9, 2021HOUSTON — A 3-year-old boy may have fired the shot that killed an 8-month-old baby Friday morning at an apartment complex in west Houston, .Houston police responded to a welfare check about 11 a.m. at the Memorial Hermann Hospital in Memorial City. Investigators believe the victim was shot at the apartment in the . Early indications suggest the infant's older sibling shot and killed him, HPD said.Four adults were inside the home at the...WW…
Public safety impacted after dozens of firefighters, police quarantined due to COVID-19, chief says
Breaking NewsAccording to Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena, 146 HPD officers have tested positive for the virus and more than 80 firefighters are currently in quarantine.6:35 PM CDT June 22, 2020HOUSTON — The exponential growth in COVID-19 cases in Houston is now starting to impact public safety.The Houston Health Department reported just under 1,800 new cases over the last two days. Mayor Sylvester Turner . According to Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena, 146 officers with the Houston Police Department have tested positive for the virus. More than 100 are in quarantine and are unable to work...…Breaking NewsAccording to Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena, 146 HPD officers have tested positive for the virus and more than 80 firefighters are currently in quarantine.6:35 PM CDT June 22, 2020HOUSTON — The exponential growth in COVID-19 cases in Houston is now starting to impact public safety.The Houston Health Department reported just under 1,800 new cases over the last two days. Mayor Sylvester Turner . According to Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena, 146 officers with the Houston Police Department have tested positive for the virus. More than 100 are in quarantine and are unable to work...WW…