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This 10-Year-Old Found Shelter In Austin. Now She’s Helping Other Evacuees

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on August 31, 2017 · Evacuees from Harvey are coming up on a week living away from home. That’s a long time to spend on a cot in an unfamiliar city, especially if you’re a kid.

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Nearly 5 years after Hurricane Harvey, thousands of Houston homeowners are still waiting for assistance – and might not get it

Katie Watkins

Posted on February 3, 2022 · It’s been years since Hurricane Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain in some parts of Houston in August of 2017. Thousands of people are still waiting for assistance to repair their homes and now officials say there might not be enough funds to help everybody who applied.

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UPDATE: Flood Warning Issued For East Harris County Amid Heavy Rain

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on May 24, 2021 · Houston's National Weather Service on Monday declared a flash flood warning through 3:45 p.m. CT across much of Harris County.

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Tuesday’s Show: Establishing A County-Funded Deportation Defense Program, And Rep. Sylvia Garcia (Feb. 25, 2020)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 25, 2020 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Establishing a county-funded deportation defense program, a conversation with Rep. Sylvia Garcia, the state of area real estate, and an immersive art exhibit inspired by Harvey.

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Federal Judge Dismisses Suit Against Army Corps For Post-Harvey Flooding

Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 19, 2020 · U.S. Judge Loren A. Smith threw out a case brought by Houstonians whose properties flooded as a result of releases from Addicks and Barker dams.

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