Mayor Turner says some minority neighborhoods unfairly treated by Harvey rebuilding program
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner claims some minority neighborhoods are being unfairly treated by a Hurricane Harvey rebuilding program.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner claims some minority neighborhoods are being unfairly treated by a Hurricane Harvey rebuilding program.
Thousands of undamaged books, from Harvey-flooded library, are in danger of being destroyed
There is good news for patrons of a popular Westchase Houston library location that has been closed since Hurricane Harvey. Repairs to the Kendall Library are set to begin, but a Houston City Council member worries thousands of books that were undamaged by the storm may not survive the renovation.
There is good news for patrons of a popular Westchase Houston library location that has been closed since Hurricane Harvey. Repairs to the Kendall Library are set to begin, but a Houston City Council member worries thousands of books that were undamaged by the storm may not survive the renovation.
Saving the books!
There is good news for patrons of a popular Westchase Houston library location that has been closed since Hurricane Harvey. Repairs to the Kendall Library are set to begin. But a Houston City Council member worries that. Thousands of books that were undamaged by the storm may not survive the renovation.
There is good news for patrons of a popular Westchase Houston library location that has been closed since Hurricane Harvey. Repairs to the Kendall Library are set to begin. But a Houston City Council member worries that. Thousands of books that were undamaged by the storm may not survive the renovation.
Texas Land Commissioner requesting $750M direct funding allocation to Harris Co. for mitigation efforts
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced on Wednesday that he is requesting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of $750 million for mitigation efforts.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced on Wednesday that he is requesting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of $750 million for mitigation efforts.
Houston, Harris Co. not included in $1 billion Texas flood mitigation project
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced Friday that the City of Houston and Harris County won’t receive any of the roughly $1 billion allocated for flood mitigation projects statewide.
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced Friday that the City of Houston and Harris County won’t receive any of the roughly $1 billion allocated for flood mitigation projects statewide.
Flood mitigation projects in Meyerland showing promise
The need for flood mitigation in places like Meyerland was indisputable. Fortunately, those improvements are in progress and Houston City Councilmember Abbie Kamin believes they're already helping.
The need for flood mitigation in places like Meyerland was indisputable. Fortunately, those improvements are in progress and Houston City Councilmember Abbie Kamin believes they're already helping.
Contractor refuses to pay judgment to homeowners who hired him to repair Hurricane Harvey damage
The couple hired Diamond KK, Inc. in Conroe to repair their damaged home.
The couple hired Diamond KK, Inc. in Conroe to repair their damaged home.
Judge tosses case over Arkema chemical plant fire during Harvey
A judge on Thursday dismissed the criminal case against a chemical manufacturer and one of its former employees over a fire at its plant near Houston during Hurricane Harvey, saying prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support the charges.
A judge on Thursday dismissed the criminal case against a chemical manufacturer and one of its former employees over a fire at its plant near Houston during Hurricane Harvey, saying prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support the charges.
Trial on Harvey plant fire resumes after COVID-19 delay
Arkema Inc. and two of its employees are on trial over charges accusing them of releasing toxic pollutants when the plant caught fire and sent toxic smoke into the air during Hurricane Harvey.
Arkema Inc. and two of its employees are on trial over charges accusing them of releasing toxic pollutants when the plant caught fire and sent toxic smoke into the air during Hurricane Harvey.
LIFT UP Act would help struggling businesses
The LIFT UP Act would extend six months of federal disaster loan forgiveness dating back to money borrowed in 2015.
The LIFT UP Act would extend six months of federal disaster loan forgiveness dating back to money borrowed in 2015.
WWII veteran's home ravaged by Harvey gets repaired
Life is getting a bit easier today for a World War Two veteran. He’s been living in a condemned house since his home flooded in Harvey but now his house in Texas City is home again.
Life is getting a bit easier today for a World War Two veteran. He’s been living in a condemned house since his home flooded in Harvey but now his house in Texas City is home again.
GLO accepting applications for Homeowner Assistance Program from Houstonians affected by Hurricane Harvey
The program provides repairs, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or other improvements so that the damaged home is more resilient against natural disasters, including elevating homes above flood level.
The program provides repairs, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or other improvements so that the damaged home is more resilient against natural disasters, including elevating homes above flood level.
Couple of dozen Harvey victims finally get checks from county's project recovery program
Project Recovery exists to assist Harris County residents in restoring homes damaged by floods through an array of options.
Project Recovery exists to assist Harris County residents in restoring homes damaged by floods through an array of options.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over reservoir releases that flooded homes during Harvey
Many of the homes are in West Houston that flooded during Harvey after the reservoir gates were opened.
Many of the homes are in West Houston that flooded during Harvey after the reservoir gates were opened.
New program to help Texas small businesses damaged by Hurricane Harvey
The new federally funded program is awarding $50,000 up to $250,000 in disaster relief and qualified Texas small business owners have until March 2, 2020, to apply.
The new federally funded program is awarding $50,000 up to $250,000 in disaster relief and qualified Texas small business owners have until March 2, 2020, to apply.
West Houston condo owners sue their HOA claiming it won't turn over insurance money for Harvey damage
Residents of West Bayou Oaks Townhomes spend hundreds of dollars a month on their homeowner's association fees and they say part of that goes for insurance. The insurance is supposed to cover a catastrophe like what happened with Hurricane Harvey.
Residents of West Bayou Oaks Townhomes spend hundreds of dollars a month on their homeowner's association fees and they say part of that goes for insurance. The insurance is supposed to cover a catastrophe like what happened with Hurricane Harvey.
Federal judge finds government liable for Hurricane Harvey damage
A federal judge found the government liable for Hurricane Harvey flood damage to 10,000 to 12,000 homes and structures that are upstream of Addicks and Barker Flood Control Resevoirs. Thousands of Harvey victims will benefit from the federal judge’s ruling.
A federal judge found the government liable for Hurricane Harvey flood damage to 10,000 to 12,000 homes and structures that are upstream of Addicks and Barker Flood Control Resevoirs. Thousands of Harvey victims will benefit from the federal judge’s ruling.
Federal judge finds government liable for Hurricane Harvey damage
A federal judge found the government liable for damage it caused when it used homes and businesses to retain flood water upstream of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey.
A federal judge found the government liable for damage it caused when it used homes and businesses to retain flood water upstream of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey.
Zero residents have received aid from Harris County 27 months after Harvey
Zero residents have received aid from Harris County 27 months after Harvey
Zero residents have received aid from Harris County 27 months after Harvey
Hurricane Harvey repairs must be done by end of year to be eligible for reimbursement
Less than a month for Houston homeowners to complete Hurricane Harvey damages and possibly receive reimbursement for the finished renovation and repairs.
Less than a month for Houston homeowners to complete Hurricane Harvey damages and possibly receive reimbursement for the finished renovation and repairs.