KHOU 11
Kim Castro is a meteorologist for KHOU 11 News, joining the team in October of 2021 after working on the West Coast for five years. She worked in Fresno, California at KMPH and Medford, Oregon at KTVL. Kim has a B.S. in Geosciences, Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State and a B.A. in Spanish, Translation and Interpretation from the University of Arizona. She is half Ecuadorian, half German, and fully bilingual, forecasting in Spanish as well as English. Kim loves weather and mother nature, having explored various parts of the world including volcanoes and islands. When not working, she enjoys exploring food. Follow Kim on social media: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- Biases found in the reporting include mandatory evacuations were ordered in parts of Texas, including Harris County, due to heavy rain and flooding. Heavy rain and storms caused significant problems on the roads and flooding concerns across Houston area.
Conflicts of Interest
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No current examples available.
Contradictions
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- Contradictions found in the reporting include: At least 224 people have been rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported. 153 pets have also been rescued during the flooding. Rivers are swelling across South Texas, leaving homes and businesses flooded and thousands of people displaced. Most of the weekend’s rain fell over western and central Texas, but there is a significant chance of heavier rain in the greater Houston area Sunday. Some areas could see up to 4 to 8 inches of rain. Flooding may be seen earlier than expected due to multiple rounds of heavy rain over the past week. Groveton, TX picked up 23.56 inches of rain, Huntsville, TX picked up 21.76 inches, Splendora, TX picked up 21.01 inches and Willis, TX picked up 20.75 inches of rain in the past week.
- Mandatory evacuations were ordered in parts of Texas, including Harris County, due to heavy rain and flooding. Heavy rain and storms caused significant problems on the roads and flooding concerns across Houston area.
Deceptions
75%
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- Deceptions found in the reporting include: The shooter was firing an AR-style rifle but did not mention what she used to kill Samuel Moreno’s son.
Recent Articles
Severe Storms Leave Four Houston Schools Damaged, Thousands Without Power: HISD Assessing Situation for Monday Reopening
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024Several schools in Houston and surrounding districts, including Tomball ISD and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, plan to reopen or remain closed due to damage from Thursday's storms. HISD is assessing the situation for potential missed school days as 90 out of 136 campuses were still without power on Saturday. Cleveland ISD will operate normally on Monday. 
Houston Heat Wave: Soaring Temperatures and Power Outages After Devastating Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Relief
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024Devastating storms hit Houston, Texas on May 17, 2024, causing widespread power outages and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. In the aftermath, the city faces a heat wave with potential highs above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a smog warning. As recovery efforts continue, President Joe Biden signed a disaster declaration for the area and state and federal assistance is provided. Residents are advised to seek out public facilities during power outages and take precautions against heat-related illnesses. 
Texas Flooding: At Least 746 People, 153 Pets Rescued as Rivers Swell and Thousands Displaced
Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024At least 746 people and 153 pets have been rescued from flooding in Southeast Texas, where several rivers are swelling due to excessive rainfall. Thousands have been displaced, with evacuation orders issued for about 5,000 people near the east fork of the San Jacinto River. One child has tragically died in floodwaters. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow evacuation orders as conditions worsen. 
Thunderstorms Cause Mandatory Evacuations and Power Outages in Harris County, Texas: Residents Urged to Prepare or Leave Homes Amidst Flooding and Road Closures
Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024Severe thunderstorms on May 2, 2024, cause flash flooding in Southeast Texas, prompting mandatory evacuations along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. Over 15,000 residents face power outages due to downed trees and power lines. Harris County declares a disaster as floodwaters reach levels comparable to Hurricane Harvey in 2017. 
Genesse Moreno: Houston Megachurch Shooter Killed by Security Personnel
Broke On: Tuesday, 27 February 2024On February 11, 2023, a woman named Genesse Moreno opened fire at an unarmed security guard outside Joel Osteen's megachurch in Houston. She also carried a .22 caliber rifle that police said she did not use. The shooting happened just before the start of a service at Lakewood Church and left her 7-year old son Samuel and another man injured but no one dead. Moreno was killed by security personnel during the exchange of gunfire with them, sparking controversy over how someone with such a background was able to obtain weapons. John Whitmire Elected as Houston's Mayor in Runoff Election
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023John Whitmire has been elected as the next mayor of Houston The election was nonpartisan and had significant implications for addressing concerns about public safety and a looming budget crisis Whitmire heavily outspent Jackson Lee in the campaign