Below the Waterlines
Trailer: Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · 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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Hurricane Harvey
Nearly 5 years after Hurricane Harvey, thousands of Houston homeowners are still waiting for assistance – and might not get it
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Establishing A County-Funded Deportation Defense Program, And Rep. Sylvia Garcia (Feb. 25, 2020)
Posted on · 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.
Houston
Federal Judge Dismisses Suit Against Army Corps For Post-Harvey Flooding
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: New Hampshire Primary Results, And Harvey Relief Bill
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
‘100 Boats’ Documents Volunteer Rescue Efforts During Harvey
Posted on · 100 Boats: A Hurricane Harvey Documentary details how countless volunteers with boats, large trucks and ATVs worked together to save their neighbors from high water.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Iran, Impeachment, And More Elections
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Bauer Business Focus
Small Businesses Damaged By Harvey Can Now Apply For Grants
Posted on · More than two years after the storm, affected businesses can receive up to $250,000.
Top Stories
Harris County Tax Hike Blocked By GOP Commissioners, Turner Discusses Why He Wants To Be Re-Elected As Mayor, And Reimagining Shelters For Houston’s Homeless
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Houston Matters
Consumer Rights Group Criticizes Suspension Of Environmental Quality Regulations After Imelda
Posted on · The TCEQ asked Gov. Greg Abbott to lift the regulations arguing they can delay the state's response. Adrian Shelley, director of Public Citizen in Texas, says the measure hurts the environment.
News
Greater Houston Adding More Protected Greenspace
Posted on · A local conservation group says especially native soil and plants can help with future floods.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
‘80s Icon Martha Davis Comes To Houston And Theater District Open House Marks 2-Year Anniversary Of Harvey
Posted on · A legendary new wave singer-songwriter talks about her life and career, and this year’s festival to celebrate the new performing arts season offers lots of free activities, no construction and free parking.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
UYCN Welcomes The Newest “Debbie” From The Doyle And Debbie Show, And ROCO Releases A New CD
Posted on · Actress Chelsea Ryan McCurdy shares tales from her newest show at STAGES Repertory Theatre with Ernie, and Catherine Lu learns about the CD that Hurricane Harvey couldn't stop.
Local
4 Houston FBI Agents Honored For Harvey Rescue Work
Posted on · Special Agents David Ko, Jack Walker, Michael Walker and Justin Widup received the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery.
Harris County
New Appraisals Of Harris County Homes Damaged By Hurricane Harvey Could Go Up
Posted on · But the Harris County Appraisal District says a cap they use can keep appraisal values below the estimated market value.