Politics
Cornyn: Second Harvey Relief Package Could Come By October
Posted on · Texas Senator John Cornyn says a third installment could come when Congress passes appropriations to fund the federal government for the next year.
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Houston Matters
Former Mayor Annise Parker Updates Shelter Situation At NRG Center
Posted on · Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker discusses the continuing relief efforts for hundreds who are currently sheltered at NRG Center.
Politics
Texas Leaders Push Congress For Flood Control Aid
Posted on · Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is working with the state’s congressional delegation to get funding for long-sought water infrastructure projects into the next Harvey relief bill. That could include money to build a third reservoir for Houston.
Houston Matters
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Revisits Flood Control Strategy
Posted on · Judge Emmett says that funding is key on which proposed improvements or developments will be considered for flood control strategies.
Politics
FEMA Takes Lead In Distributing First Harvey Relief Package
Posted on · The agency will administer nearly half the $15.25 billion in aid from the legislation President Trump signed into law last week. HUD and SBA will oversee the rest.
Houston Matters
How Has The American Red Cross Responded To Harvey?
Posted on · We learn about the size and scope of the American Red Cross response to Hurricane Harvey and how Hurricane Irma might affect the organization's resources.
Hurricane Harvey
UPDATE: Stats On Rainfall And Damage Show Harvey’s Impact In Texas
Posted on · Harvey ravaged southern Texas with record rainfall, damaged homes and flooded neighborhoods since making landfall on Aug. 25. Here are some statistics about the storm's impact on the state.
Hurricane Harvey
At University Of Houston, Harvey’s Shadow Looms As Classes Restart
Posted on · After Hurricane Harvey led to cancelling a week of classes, the University of Houston re-opened Tuesday with a faculty and student body filled with people facing a wide array of challenges related to the storm.
Hurricane Harvey
UPDATED: While Flood Conditions Are Improving, Closures Still Present On Major Routes In Houston Area
Posted on · Stay up to date on high water areas, road closures and road reopenings as Houston continues to recover post-Harvey.
Weather
UPDATE: Eye Of Irma Expected Within 35 Miles Of San Juan
Posted on · More than 600,000 people are without power and nearly 50,000 without water on Puerto Rico.
Houston Matters
County Commissioners Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Harris County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Friday to discuss recovery efforts in the wake of Harvey. We learn what commissioners discussed and about the most immediate needs for the region right now.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Relief And Recovery Efforts, And Harvey Heroes (Sept. 1, 2017)
Posted on · Relief efforts continue, and recovery efforts are ramping up here in Greater Houston as the region assesses the damage wrought by flooding. On Friday's edition of Houston Matters, we learn how officials are plotting out those efforts in the wake of Harvey.
Full Show
Full Show: Harvey’s Effect On Oil And Gas, And A Visit To NRG Shelter (Aug. 31, 2017)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters, we learn about the effect of flooding on the oil and gas industry here. And Michael Hagerty reports live from the shelter at NRG Center.
Houston Matters
How Are Local, State, And National Officials Handling Harvey Aftermath?
Posted on · State and federal officials are coordinating with local emergency management teams to organize the logistics for rescue and relief efforts for Greater Houston and Texas. How are they handling this monumental task?
Houston Matters
From JJ Watt to Chris Paul — Local Sports Stars Go To Bat For Houston
Posted on · With many local teams displaced by the storm, Houston sports stars are leading the way in fundraising for Harvey relief.