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Hurricane Harvey

Houston Entrepreneur’s Website Connects Harvey Victims With Helpers

Florian Martin

Posted on September 21, 2017 · Denise Hamilton, CEO of Watch Her Work, is dedicating much of her time to helping flood victims receive the help they need.

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What’s Stalling Houston’s Flood Rescue Abilities?

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on August 7, 2017 · A Houston family has added life jackets to their storm prep supplies, after what happened when they had to be rescued from their flooded home.

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12 Texas Counties Can Apply For Disaster Aid After Tax Day Floods

HPM Digital Team

Posted on May 10, 2016 · Liberty and San Jacinto counties have now been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration.

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Houston Area Flood Recovery Information

HPM Digital Team

Posted on April 26, 2016 · Twelve Houston Area counties can now apply to FEMA for assistance.

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This Weekend Is Emergency Tax-Free Weekend

HPM Staff

Posted on April 21, 2016 · This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey

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Trailer: Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey

Jared Counts

Posted on August 1, 2022 · The Houston Public Media Newsroom is producing a new podcast about the long-term effects of one of Houston's biggest disasters, coming August 2nd, 2022.

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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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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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