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United Arab Emirates Gives Houston $6.5 Million For Harvey Recovery Efforts

Katie Watkins

Posted on January 8, 2019 · The money will go towards projects that focus on homelessness, public health, library services and community revitalization.

Tags Greater Houston Community Foundation Harvey recovery efforts Harvey recovery funds Hurricane Harvey Qatar UAE

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Flood Control Funding To Reach Harris County In 30 Days

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 20, 2018 · Texas Senator John Cornyn and Houston Congressmen John Culberson and Pete Olson announced the money would reach Harris County just ahead of the first anniversary of Harvey. Culberson and Olson are up for reelection this November.

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Federal Government Approves Texas Plan For Long-Term Harvey Recovery Funds

Paul Cobler, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 25, 2018 · The $5 billion housing recovery plan will be administered in two parts: $2.3 billion directly allocated for Houston and Harris County and $2.7 billion for all other disaster areas.

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Houston 2026 World Cup reps visiting Qatar to learn what to expect when hosting matches

Jack Williams

Posted on December 2, 2022 · Houston is one of 11 U.S. cities that will host matches in four years. NRG Stadium, where the Houston Texans play, will host between five and six matches over a 35-day period.

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“It’s destroying me”: Storm after storm, climate change increases strain on Texans’ mental health

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune

Posted on September 8, 2022 · Tens of thousands of coastal Texas residents have survived repeated extreme weather events including Hurricane Harvey. For many, it has taken an emotional toll, and researchers warn that climate change could be “catastrophic” for our mental health.

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County plans to sue over allegations it was defunding the police (Aug. 31, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 31, 2022 · On Wednesday’s show: We learn about the latest salvo in a battle over Harris County's budget and allegations from state officials that county officials are defunding the police. Then, we discuss that and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Episode 5 – Below The Waterlines

Andrew Schneider / Sara Willa Ernst / Matt Harab / Katie Watkins

Posted on August 30, 2022 · Listen to a bonus episode of Below The Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey.

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