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Montrose pitbull attack: Houston dog owner claims using taekwondo skills to find off aggressive canine

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abc13.com – Luke Jones – 2024-05-09 22:32:05

SUMMARY: Fred Schiller, a man from Montrose, used his taekwondo skills to defend his dog, Verve, from a pitbull attack during a walk on May 5. The pitbull charged at them and clamped down on Verve’s neck, prompting Schiller to kick and punch the aggressive dog until it released his pet. Ellen Blasio also tried to help but was bitten on the hand. The owner of the pitbull was located and agreed to quarantine the dog for signs of rabies. Schiller may seek legal action to have the dog declared dangerous. BARC did not cite the owner for having the dog off leash.

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FEMA disaster assistance: Federal funding available for some Texas counties after deadly, destructive storm across Houston area

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-05-20 15:31:16

SUMMARY: FEMA is providing disaster assistance to Texans affected by recent storms and flooding. Residents in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker counties may qualify for a $750 payment per household through FEMA’s Serious Need Assistance (SNA) program, in addition to other aid. To qualify, applicants must report displacement or emergency costs related to the disaster. Additional help may be available with a completed FEMA application, identity verification, residence in a declared disaster area, and confirmed damage. Apply through DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, or the FEMA helpline. Beware of scams and verify inspectors’ identities. More details are on the FEMA website.

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Horns Report: Baseball, softball postseasons in full swing, Erwin Center demolished

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2024-05-20 14:39:16

SUMMARY: In this week’s Horns Report, Roger Wallace and Billy Gates dive into Longhorns baseball and softball postseason runs. The baseball team enters the Big 12 Conference tournament as the No. 3 seed, facing Texas Tech. Max Belyeu was named conference player of the year with impressive stats, including a .341 batting average and 17 home runs. Other key players include Jalin Flores, Jared Thomas, and Gage Boehm. On the softball side, the top-ranked team dominated their regional tournament and advanced to the super regionals. Additionally, the Frank Erwin Center was demolished, ending an era for Longhorns basketball.

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Damage from Houston storms: 54 Houston ISD schools closed today due to storm damage and power outages

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abc13.com – Brandon Hamilton – 2024-05-20 13:19:50

SUMMARY: Houston ISD is working to reopen schools after a destructive storm, but challenges persist. On Sunday, HISD listed schools set to reopen on Monday, assuring they would have power, cooling systems, and food service. Yet, some campuses faced issues: Heights High School canceled classes due to air conditioning problems, Lamar High School dismissed students early due to a gas leak, and Reynolds Elementary also faced cooling issues. Scarborough High School remained without power. Significant damage was reported at Sinclair, Pugh, Robinson, and Paige elementary schools. HISD and the Houston Food Bank are assisting families with food distributions.

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