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This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by Houston Public Media and curated for Spring readers.

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This story was reported by Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau at Houston Public Media.

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Galveston County officials monitor Bertha as tropical storm watch takes effect

Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau, Houston Public Media · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a tropical storm watch for Chambers County as well as coastal portions of Brazoria and Galveston counties. The watch is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday and means tropical storm conditions are possible.

Why this matters in Spring

The new 9th Congressional District's GOP nomination going to Alex Mealer sets the stage for a general election contest that will have significant implications for Spring area residents. As part of the larger Houston metro, the community's concerns about flooding and hurricane preparedness will likely be key issues in the campaign. Mealer will face Democrat Leticia Gutierrez in November, and voters in the Spring area will be watching to see how both candidates propose to address these pressing concerns. The district's boundaries, redrawn to favor Republicans, encompass parts of Harris County, where the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Constable Precinct 4 provide critical emergency services. As the campaign unfolds, residents of Spring and surrounding areas will be looking for concrete proposals from both Mealer and Gutierrez on how they plan to support these local agencies and protect the community from weather-related risks.

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Category: weather · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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Galveston County officials monitor Bertha as tropical storm watch takes effect

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