Galveston Beach Patrol goes above and beyond, even during times of crisis
The Galveston Beach Patrol handles about 7 million people a year on their busy shores, and because of that, they take on a lot of roles. However, during disasters like Hurricane Harvey, they add one more unexpected title to that list. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires has the story.
Red, White & Bayou Texas Music Festival returns to Dickinson after 5-year hiatus
The Red, White & Bayou Texas Music Festival & Tailgate kicks off Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4 following a five-year break after Hurricane Harvey.
Coast Guard rescuer reconnects with pregnant woman he helped during Hurricane Harvey
Five-year-old Wesley Lorio was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard before he was even born. The deployed crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans came to the rescue of his mother in the aftermath Hurricane Harvey.
US Coast Guard looks back on the more than 11,000 rescues made during Hurricane Harvey
With the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey upon us, we are talking to the United States Coast Guard as they look back on that day, when they performed more than 11,000 rescues by air and by boats. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spoke with two of the Coast Guard helicopter rescue swimmers, Petty Officer Tyler Gantt and Chief Graham McGinnis, about those rescues.
Why flood-weary Houston needs more willow water holes
On the near Southwest side, Houstonians can find a half dozen man-crafted lakes the banks of which are laden with wild grass and rising timber.
PTSD lingers for some Houstonians 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
Researchers believe half of those in heavily affected areas suffer probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, including their pets. Some of whom, are still suffering today.
PTSD lingers for some Houstonians 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
Researchers believe half of those in heavily affected areas suffer probable Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, including their pets. Some of whom, are still suffering today.
Texas GLO accused of ignoring Harvey victims, they say they've gotten little to no financial help
"We never seem to recover from one disaster before another one hit," said Doris Brown with the Northeast Action Collective. "And this practice has gone on long enough."
Port Aransas growing 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
Port Aransas has grown tremendously since the devastating storm. New construction has brought about new homes and businesses.
How Port Aransas residents are still rebuilding 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
City leaders in Port Aransas estimate, that every single business was damaged along with 85 percent of the homes in town. FOX 26’s Matthew Seedorff visited the area, where life is slowly returning to normal.
Houston residents still dealing with aftermath of Hurricane Harvey 5 years later
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas five years ago, and it was preceded by two other massive floods. Many people have become desperate to safeguard against future floods.
How hurricane kits have evolved
Harvey showed Houston that any one of us could be dramatically impacted by flooding. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson explains the importance of being prepared.
Revisiting Houston's hard-hit Meyerland neighborhood 5 years after Harvey
Hurricane Harvey reshaped a lot of Houston neighborhoods after its historic flooding. One of the hardest hit areas was Meyerland in southwest Houston. FOX Weather's Stephen Morgan shows us some of the changes that homeowners have had to make over the years.
Helping repair homes five years after Hurricane Harvey
Five years after Hurricane Harvey, some are still living in homes that are not safe or livable. Mosaic in Action has been helping homeowners recover after the storm.
FOX 26 Houston team reflects on Hurricane Harvey
Five years ago, our FOX 26 family was with you before, during and after Hurricane Harvey. The team looks back on efforts to bring around-the-clock coverage to keep the community safe and informed, while also trying to keep themselves and their families safe.
Mom remembers when NICU baby was airlifted during Harvey
Eight babies were airlifted out of the neonatal intensive care unit in Beaumont after Hurricane Harvey. The mother of one of those babies reflects on the situation five years later.
Former constable reflects on pet rescue efforts during Hurricane Harvey
Five years after Hurricane Harvey, former Fort Bend County Constable Trever Nehls reflects on efforts to rescue people and pets from their homes in the wake of the storm.
Home repairs continue five years after Hurricane Harvey
Five years after Hurricane Harvey, some people still need repairs to their homes. FOX 26 Anchor Lina de Florias speaks with some people who are stepping in to help.
What happened to Hurricane Harvey relief money
Recovery has been a long process and incomplete for some people. FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin sat down with Mayor Sylvester Turner to talk about the mess that has delayed recovery for some Houston residents.
How Rebuilding Together Houston helped residents after Harvey
A local housing nonprofit that has been around for 40 years stepped in to help minority homeowners who were seriously affected by Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters. After the work was done, they were singing the praises of Rebuilding Together Houston.