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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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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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News

‘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

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

Weather

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.

Tags disaster federal aid fema scams Texas floods

Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive is ongoing! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

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Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says

Cory McGinnis / Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 10, 2022 · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.

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Houston Matters

City suing streaming services, and HISD’s code of conduct (Aug. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 8, 2022 · On Monday's show: We learn why Houston and other Texas cities are suing several of the main video streaming services. And we find out why local organizers want HISD to reform the district’s code of conduct.

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Local organizers are pushing Houston ISD to reform the district’s code of conduct

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 4, 2022 · This comes as the district's school board is set to approve next year's guidelines Thursday evening.

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Politics

A Houston gun buyback event nets 845 guns — and prompts criticism from the Harris County DA

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 1, 2022 · The anonymous collection of guns could create roadblocks in the investigation and prosecution of a crime, according to Kim Ogg's top assistant, who said the office otherwise supports buyback initiatives such as the event held Saturday by city and county leaders.

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