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The Freeze Is Over For Texans But The Recovery Is Just Beginning
Posted on · How Trae Tha Truth and others stepped in to help communities survive during the freeze and who do you call when assessing the damage to your property?
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Health & Science
NRG Park Vaccination Site To Prioritize Vulnerable Communities, Serve At Least 126,000
Posted on · The site will administer 6,000 first doses per day for three weeks, before switching to second doses for the next three weeks.
Houston Matters
Mass Vaccination Site Coming To Houston’s NRG Stadium (Feb. 11, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Details about a new mass vaccination site coming to Houston, and separating the beloved character Cliff Huxtable from the actor who played him.
Health & Science
Abbott Announces 3 Federal Vaccine Sites In Houston And North Texas
Posted on · Abbott had teased the announcement with a tweet on Monday. He said the sites would probably involve “5000-6000 additional vaccinations per day, 7 days a week for 8 weeks.”
Hurricane Laura
Before Big Convention Speech, Trump Visits FEMA For Storm Briefing
Posted on · Trump said the campaign briefly considered postponing his convention speech, but he will now continue as planned and visit Texas and Louisiana over the weekend.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: The Latest Updates On Hurricane Laura (Aug. 27, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Hurricane Laura's impact on Houston, Beaumont, and surrounding areas, how to assess storm damage on your property, and the weather complicates pandemic recovery efforts.
In-Depth
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher On How Houston Could Recover Quicker From Floods And Hurricanes
Posted on · Fletcher says both homeowners and local governments need a more streamlined process for obtaining disaster relief.
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Flood Control Is A Priority For Houston City Council Candidates, FEMA Inspections To Assess Imelda Damage, Perry Tells Trump He Will Resign As Energy Secretary, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
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Hundreds Of Houston Airport Workers Will Get A Raise, Update On Imelda Recovery, And UT Professor Wins Nobel Prize For Lithium Battery
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
News
Imelda Recovery Resources Include Federal Aid, Tax Filing Extension, Unemployment Benefits
Posted on · FEMA is accepting applications for individual assistance. It can provide funds for home repairs and some medical expenses.
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President Trump Grants Federal Disaster Declaration In Texas After Imelda
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott requested the declaration on Tuesday. Initial assessments have found that more than 800 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage.
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FEMA Awards $5.6 Million For 28 Home Buyouts In Friendswood
Posted on · “Agreeing to enter into this process and pursue this outcome is one of quite a bit of faith and patience on [the homeowner's] part, and we’re still not at the finish line yet.”
Local
Harris County Uses Bilingual Billboards About Hurricane Season For The First Time
Posted on · Judge Lina Hidalgo unveiled the new billboards, which display the traditional countdown and preparedness messages. Hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on November 30.
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New Floodplain Maps Will Change Flood Insurance Rates For Some Galveston Residents
Posted on · FEMA officials encourage residents to buy flood insurance whether or not they are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.
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Meyerland Flood Victims Finally Get New Contractors After City-Approved Company Ran Out Of Money
Posted on · Houston City Council approved FEMA-paid contracts to elevate homes that were inundated during the 2015 Memorial Day flood.