A bystander noticed the woman running and swimming around 6:30 a.m. Friday. About an hour later, they saw her body in shallow water.
The city said it is receiving nine million gallons of water a day from the Gulf Coast Water Authority, which is three to four million fewer gallons than normal.According to the city, the Texas Department of Transportation requested they move the water main to facilitate ongoing work on the Gulf Freeway. The relocation was scheduled to be completed by June 7, but issues with weather, among other things, have delayed the process.
The city said it is receiving 9 million gallons of water a day from the Gulf Coast Water Authority, which is three to four million fewer gallons than normal for this time of year. "The City had pre-filled our water storage tanks prior to this work and the city's water capacity was declining at the expected rate until yesterday," officials said in a media release on June 7.
In addition to asking residents to use less water, the city is suspending around 2,500 irrigation meters. "The city anticipates restricting irrigation meters until we regain full flow from the Gulf Coast Water Authority, which is expected to resume on Sunday," city officials said.KHOU would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Galveston drowning: 19-year-old Honduran woman dies at Galveston beachA 19-year-old Honduran woman, who was living in Houston, has died after she began struggling in the water in Galveston, officials said.
Read more »
Dothan City Commission discusses new city hall, new city managerThe next commission meeting is set for June 18.
Read more »
Pro-Palestinian protesters march through University City Friday nightHundreds of people are walking through University City in Philadelphia holding Palestinian flags and sending smoke signals into the air.
Read more »
City to abate growing 2nd Avenue homeless encampment on FridayThe city's health department again pointed to concerns over health and safety as staff began reposting 72-hour abatement notices at the site on Monday.
Read more »
BREAKING: Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs set for Black FridayThe Las Vegas Raiders' road game against the Kansas City Chiefs will be played on Black Friday.
Read more »
Multiple school districts closing all campuses Friday after storms leave widespread damage to cityAfter severe storms left widespread damage in the City of Houston Thursday, Houston ISD has announced they are closing all campuses and canceling classes on Friday.
Read more »