Rachel Estrada

Houston

Digital Media Producer and Manager at KIAH-TV (Houston, TX)

I’m Rachel Estrada, CW39 Digital Media Managerr for NO WAIT WEATHER + TRAFFIC. Please follow @cw39houston for more weather, traffic & headlines.

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Galveston residents can dispose of bulky items for free

5 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) – Cleaning out your garage or backyard? The City of Galveston is making it easier for residents to clear the clutter this June with free bulk trash collection across multiple neighborhoods. The city’s Sanitation Department will offer free pickup of furniture, mattresses, yard debris, and more on scheduled dates throughout the month.
Galveston hosts free recycling events for tires and motor oil

5 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) – If you’ve been holding onto old tires or used motor oil, now’s your chance to recycle them for free! The Galveston Recycling Center at 702 61st Street is hosting two specialty recycling events:Saturday, June 7Saturday, June 14 Residents can drop off:Up to 5 tiresUsed motor oil, cooking oil, or antifreeze (must be in containers)– Proof of Galveston residency is required. – These events help reduce illegal dumping and support eco-friendly practices in the city. – Questions?
Storms with strong winds, hail, and tornadoes expected in Southeast Texas

6 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

SOUTHEAST TEXAS (KIAH) — A pair of storm systems is expected to move through the region on Sunday, bringing strong to potentially severe weather to parts of Southeast Texas. Morning Showers to Arrive FirstThe first round of rain and thunderstorms is forecast to reach the College Station and Huntsville areas early Sunday morning. These showers are expected to weaken as they move southward.
Harris County Flood Control District Works resources to reducing risk year-round

6 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) – It’s hurricane season, and the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is reminding the public of its continued efforts to reduce flood damage and keep communities informed before, during, and after severe weather events. The local district operates year-round flood reduction projects, which are designed with consideration for both community needs and natural resources.
Phylicia Rashad inspires artists at Fade to Black Arts Festival

6 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Beloved Houston native and award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad is returning home this summer to inspire the next generation of artists. Best known for her iconic role as Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, Rashad is one of several distinguished performers headlining a series of master classes at the Fade to Black Arts Festival, happening June 8–14, 2025, in Houston.
Zip Zones: Know your evacuation zone this hurricane season

6 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Local authorities continue to urge Houstonians to prepare for Hurricane including the possibility of evacuations. If you are in an evacuation zone and you have been asked to evacuate by your local emergency manager, you need to take that action and you need to take it when it’s time. But what do you do and when? If a tropical storm or hurricane threatens your area within Houston-Galveston, the National Weather Service will determine the expected height and surge of the storm waves.
How Saharan dust prevents tropical storm activity in Houston

6 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

HOUSTON (KIAH) – CW39 meteorologist Idolina Peralez has this weather report about the impact of Saharan dust on our doorstep, preventing severe weather through next weekend. CW39 – Houston / May 30, 2025 / 03:09 PM CDTMayor John Whitmire and HPD chief Noe Diaz speak at a press conference announce the plans for the 2025 edition of Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration.
Texas allocates $5M for firefighter cancer research

6 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Texas firefighters are getting an innovative new tool in the fight against occupational cancer. A $5 million research program for studying firefighter-related cancers and diseases will soon be underway at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. That’s according to the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF). The funding, included in Texas Senate Bill 1, will be distributed over two years—$2.5 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Suspect dies by suicide after double homicide investigation

6 days ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

GILCHRIST, Texas (KIAH) – A man suspected in a double homicide in Gilchrist died by suicide early Saturday after leading authorities on a multi-county chase that ended in Beaumont, according to law enforcement. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a shots fired call around 11:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, in the 900 block of Kirkpatrick Road on Bolivar Peninsula. When deputies arrived, they found a man and a woman dead outside a home.
Galveston teacher aboard successful Blue Origin NS-32 Mission

1 week ago | cw39.com | Rachel Estrada

WEST TEXAS (KIAH) – Blue Origin successfully launched its 32nd New Shepard mission, NS-32, from Launch Site One in West Texas on Saturday morning, May 31, 2025. Liftoff occurred during the scheduled launch window, which opened at 8:30 a.m. CDT / 13:30 UTC. The mission marked the 12th human flight for the New Shepard program. The company live streamed the event on BlueOrigin.com, beginning at T-minus 30 minutes.