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Houston, Harris County To Receive More Than $1.5 Billion From Federal Aid Package

Matt Harab / Myrakel Baker, HPM Intern

Posted on March 12, 2021 · “It is huge for the city of Houston,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.

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Mayors of Harvey-Hit Towns Want Quicker Response From Feds

Davis Land

Posted on October 17, 2017 · Some of the formalities of applying for and receiving aid may be getting in the way.

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‘Bigger Strategies’ Needed To Prevent Flooding, Abbott Says

Davis Land

Posted on October 10, 2017 · Abbott said the state needs to focus on preventative measures for flood control

Tags abbott federal aid flood prevention Governor Abbott harvey houston Hurricane Harvey strategies texas

The Harris County Commissioners Court has approved the buyout of several Houston homes that flooded before Harvey.

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FEMA: Don’t Give Up When Disaster Assistance Request Is Denied

Florian Martin

Posted on June 21, 2016 · Often, the reason for rejection is an easy fix.

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TEA moves location of third HISD community meeting to Delmar Stadium in anticipation of ‘more attendees’

Matt Harab

Posted on March 27, 2023 · Two gatherings have already taken place at Westbury High School and Chavez High School, last week. They’re advertised as a chance for the HISD community to learn more about the transition process, when state-appointed managers take over the district later this summer. 

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Ada Edwards, community activist and former Houston City Council member, dies at 80

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 24, 2023 · Edwards chaired city council committees that dealt with affordable housing, flooding and the HIV/AIDS epidemic and was described by colleagues as compassionate, selfless and community-minded.

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Hostile Takeover?

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Posted on March 24, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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HISD takeover public meeting (March 22, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 22, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We learn what was said at the first in a series of public meetings about the state’s takeover of HISD.

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