Hurricane Harvey

Income tax return filing season is approaching and Hurricane Harvey survivors will be able to take advantage of several tax breaks.

On August 27, 2017, Wharton County began to assess the little damage from Tropical Storm Harvey that had blown through.

Five months since Hurricane Harvey, there is still money sitting idle in the relief fund and Houston City Councilman Michael Kubosh is pushing to continue payouts the help local businesses that are still struggling in the aftermath.

It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but let's be honest, the holidays can also be stressful, between trying to buy everyone Christmas presents, decorating, cooking, traveling, attending holiday parties and gathering with family.

Nearly 120 days since Harvey hammered the Houston area, the hurricane is still claiming victims. "He's been healthy his whole life until he got here and started working on these homes and now he is critically ill," said Courtney Bitner of her father Brent.

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education trustees has voted in favor of a plan to rebuild Braeburn, Kolter, Mitchell and Scarborough elementary schools, which were all damaged by Harvey.

Sports Illustrated has named Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt as the 2017 SI Sportspersons of the Year. The honor was announced during Watt's appearance on The Tonight Show on NBC.

Today FEMA lessened that stress by extending Transitional Shelter Assistance until January 16. For storm victims, that's at least 57 more days the Federal government will bankroll the hotel tab.

A lot of people want to live in the small city of Nassau Bay because of its prime location on Clear Lake, but the price you pay for living that close to the water can be steep.

Project 828, a children's charity formed by local designers, wants to give back to those who give themselves every day.

The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund announced Wednesday the distribution of $28.9 million in donated funds to 90 local non-profit organizations that will provide financial aid and services to Houston and Harris County flood victims.

As if Harvey hasn't been enough of a headache, now once-flooded roads are turning into severely bumpy ones and they're doing a number on area cars and wallets.

Hurricane Harvey flooded 85 percent of homes in Dickinson, so this Halloween there's nowhere for kids to trick-or-treat.

Families trying to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey are getting help on how to prevent and reduce damage from future disasters.

J.J. Watt has released the names of the non-profits that will partner with him for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

While we've all been enjoying the distraction of the Astros' success, we can't forget that Hurricane Harvey relief continues in Houston.

We first brought you the story of Scott and Donna Givens here on FOX 26. Their son died in battle, a Purple Heart hero. During Hurricane Harvey, the couple's home and vehicles flooded. FOX 26 's Darlene Janik Faires went back to visit because after our story aired neighbors and community members stepped up to help them.

HOUSTON -- The extended window to sign up for the D-SNAP program started Wednesday. The disaster food assistance is being offered to those in financial need after Hurricane Harvey.