Houston Public MediaJan 23, 2025

A woman discovered lying on a snowy Houston sidewalk with her two young children pleaded not guilty to child endangerment charges. Her attorney says it's "a poverty issue — not a criminal issue."

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court/2025/01/23/511771/woman-charged-for-exposing-infants-to-houston-snowstorm-has-poverty-issue-attorney-says/

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Woman charged for exposing infants to Houston snowstorm has ‘poverty issue,’ attorney says

Ayana Lakiba McClinton, 31, was arrested on child endangerment charges. She pleaded not guilty Thursday, with her attorney saying she attempted to walk to a hotel with her children as it started snowing but couldn't make it.

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Houston Public MediaJan 23, 2025

A representative of a Houston plumbing company says after Tuesday's snowfall and overnight hard freeze, it received numerous calls from residents who needed help with repairs.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2025/01/22/511691/frozen-pipes-could-be-problem-for-houston-homes-after-winter-storm/

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Frozen pipes could be problem for Houston homes after winter storm

Cold weather can wreak havoc on homes, leading to frozen pipes. They can crack, burst and cost homeowners hundreds to thousands of dollars to repair.

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Houston Public MediaJan 22, 2025

As people across the Houston area enjoyed a “once in a generation” winter storm Tuesday, so did some of the animals at the Houston Zoo. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2025/01/22/511616/houston-zoo-shares-photos-of-wildlife-enjoying-historic-snowfall/

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Houston Zoo photos show wildlife enjoying historic snowfall

Indigenous North American animals like cougars and bald eagles, which are among the animals at the zoo, are no strangers to snow.

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Houston Public MediaJan 22, 2025

Melted snow left on the ground during Houston's 'once in a generation' snowstorm Tuesday froze overnight, leaving patches of dangerous black ice on major roadways.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/01/22/511563/patches-of-dangerous-black-ice-line-houston-roadways-wednesday-morning/

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Patches of dangerous black ice line Houston roadways Wednesday morning

City and county officials are encouraging people to stay off of the major roadways Wednesday. More than 50 roadways were reportedly covered with patches of ice on Wednesday morning, according to Houston Transtar.

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