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After Harvey, Buyouts Won’t Be The Answer For Frequent Flood Victims In Texas

Lisa Song, Texas Tribune / Al Shaw, Texas Tribune / Neena Satija, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 2, 2017 · Even after Hurricane Harvey, the best efforts by Harris County officials to purchase the most flood-prone homes won’t make a dent in the larger problem — worsening flooding, and a buyout program that can’t keep up.

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Analysis: Bathrooms, Business And Ballots

Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 16, 2017 · House Speaker Joe Straus prevailed in the legislative skirmishes over bathroom regulations; now he's got a fast-track House committee looking at "economic competitiveness." That could reframe the bathroom issue for 2018's elections.

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Harris County Approves Buying Out 200 Homes Impacted By Harvey

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on September 26, 2017 · Judge Ed Emmet says they are located in all parts of the county, not in a specific area.

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Second Mississippi jail escapee found; arrested in Houston

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Posted on April 28, 2023 · Before his arrest, he was spotted on surveillance video at a Hedwig Village service station around 11 a.m. Sunday.

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