Post-Harvey problems plague Texas; Houston's mayor
HOUSTON (AP) - One week after Harvey roared into the Gulf Coast, residents of a Texas city struggled with no drinking water, fires continued to erupt at a stricken chemical plant and funerals began for some of the mounting toll of victims.
HOUSTON (AP) - One week after Harvey roared into the Gulf Coast, residents of a Texas city struggled with no drinking water, fires continued to erupt at a stricken chemical plant and funerals began for some of the mounting toll of victims.
Kingwood HS students to attend Summer Creek High School
In a letter sent to families of students and campus staff members, Kingwood High School principal Ted Landry explains that students enrolled there will have to attend Summer Creek High School as the KHS campus will not be ready in time to start the school year.
In a letter sent to families of students and campus staff members, Kingwood High School principal Ted Landry explains that students enrolled there will have to attend Summer Creek High School as the KHS campus will not be ready in time to start the school year.
Shiner beer maker donates $500K to Hurricane Harvey relief
A Texas brewery located less than 90 miles from the Gulf Coast has pledged half a million bucks to Hurricane Harvey relief funds.
A Texas brewery located less than 90 miles from the Gulf Coast has pledged half a million bucks to Hurricane Harvey relief funds.
Mold, gas leaks, and other hazards loom for Harvey evacuees
The danger isn't over yet for Harvey evacuees who are returning to flood-ravaged homes and dragging sodden debris to the curbside. Sharing advice on recommended mold-cleaning strategies and other safety tips is now one of the biggest challenges for public health officials in Harvey's aftermath.
The danger isn't over yet for Harvey evacuees who are returning to flood-ravaged homes and dragging sodden debris to the curbside. Sharing advice on recommended mold-cleaning strategies and other safety tips is now one of the biggest challenges for public health officials in Harvey's aftermath.
Receding floodwater reveals gator in Harris Co. home
Residents of Harris County, of which Houston is a very large portion, are beginning to discover what’s left behind when flood waters begin to go down.
Residents of Harris County, of which Houston is a very large portion, are beginning to discover what’s left behind when flood waters begin to go down.
Looters seen on video burglarizing hair extensions store
It goes without saying when you're at your most vulnerable, thieves will look to take advantage and that's exactly what happened at one north Houston hair extensions shop following Tropical Storm Harvey.
It goes without saying when you're at your most vulnerable, thieves will look to take advantage and that's exactly what happened at one north Houston hair extensions shop following Tropical Storm Harvey.
Some west Houston homes unsafe for return
Authorities have put a halt to rescue and recovery efforts for civilians in a densely-populated section of far west Houston.
Authorities have put a halt to rescue and recovery efforts for civilians in a densely-populated section of far west Houston.
Harvey flooding damages Old Katy shopping center
High water entered several businesses on Old Katy Road at Avenue D as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey.
High water entered several businesses on Old Katy Road at Avenue D as a result of Tropical Storm Harvey.
Houston Texans J.J. Watt raises over $15M for Harvey relief
J.J. Watt has raised over $15 million for Harvey victims as of Friday afternoon.
J.J. Watt has raised over $15 million for Harvey victims as of Friday afternoon.
How to help the Texas flooding victims impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The Texas coast has been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Harvey, which has created unprecedented flooding and forced thousands to flee for their lives.
The Texas coast has been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Harvey, which has created unprecedented flooding and forced thousands to flee for their lives.
Houston tries to safeguard some areas by flooding others
HOUSTON (AP) - Rescuers in Texas continue to search for people left behind in Harvey's floodwaters as the downgraded storm heads to other states to dump more rain. Here are some things happening on the ground:
HOUSTON (AP) - Rescuers in Texas continue to search for people left behind in Harvey's floodwaters as the downgraded storm heads to other states to dump more rain. Here are some things happening on the ground:
'Pops' and smoke at Arkema Plant in Crosby send deputies to hospital
The Harris County Emergency Operations Center has reported two explosions and black smoke coming from the Arkema Inc.
The Harris County Emergency Operations Center has reported two explosions and black smoke coming from the Arkema Inc.
Surge in benefits will appear on your Lone Star Card in counties effected by Harvey
SNAP recipients in the affected counties will see their September benefits automatically loaded today, Sept. 1, onto their Lone Star Cards. Normally benefits are staggered among recipients throughout the first half of the month. With this change, Texas will issue $160 million in benefits early to more than 600,000 SNAP households in counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.
SNAP recipients in the affected counties will see their September benefits automatically loaded today, Sept. 1, onto their Lone Star Cards. Normally benefits are staggered among recipients throughout the first half of the month. With this change, Texas will issue $160 million in benefits early to more than 600,000 SNAP households in counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.
College athletes volunteer to help Harvey survivors
Several groups of student athletes from the University of Houston gathered to help unload donations to be given to Hurricane Harvey victims.
Several groups of student athletes from the University of Houston gathered to help unload donations to be given to Hurricane Harvey victims.
A week after hitting Texas, Harvey still causing evacuations
HOUSTON (AP) - As floodwaters receded and rescuers searched waterlogged neighborhoods for more potential victims, Houston officials began turning their attention to finding temporary housing for those in shelters and getting enough gasoline for people to fill up cars - but also to the city's long-term recovery, which will take years and billions of dollars.
HOUSTON (AP) - As floodwaters receded and rescuers searched waterlogged neighborhoods for more potential victims, Houston officials began turning their attention to finding temporary housing for those in shelters and getting enough gasoline for people to fill up cars - but also to the city's long-term recovery, which will take years and billions of dollars.
Mayor: Some Homes May Be Flooded For Up To 15 Days
Mayor Sylvester Turner asks residents who have water in their homes west of Gessner Road and north of Interstate 10 to evacuate, saying their homes could remain flooded for days. He says doing so could ease the strain on emergency services.
Mayor Sylvester Turner asks residents who have water in their homes west of Gessner Road and north of Interstate 10 to evacuate, saying their homes could remain flooded for days. He says doing so could ease the strain on emergency services.
Shelters & resources for residents affected by Harvey
A list of shelters and emergency resources for Harvey.
A list of shelters and emergency resources for Harvey.
Governor creates Rebuild Texas Fund to piece state back together
A Texas-sized disaster requires a Texas-sized response.
A Texas-sized disaster requires a Texas-sized response.
Texans players surprise Harvey victims at shelter
After canceling their final preseason game in Dallas to rush home to their families, the Houston Texans surprised evacuees at a WHERE shelter.
After canceling their final preseason game in Dallas to rush home to their families, the Houston Texans surprised evacuees at a WHERE shelter.
Mosquito populations likely to spike in wake of Harvey, expert says
Now that there's a massive amount of standing water, there's a new concern - a mosquito boom.
Now that there's a massive amount of standing water, there's a new concern - a mosquito boom.