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Some Houston Libraries Still Closed 11 Months after Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · The library system has set up a few temporary mini-branches where cardholders can go to turn in books and pick up holds they've requested
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Houston Matters
Checking In On Harvey Recovery Nine Months After The Storm
Posted on · There are still many Houstonians in recovery mode. Houston Matters gets an update on how the process is going.
News
Trump Says First Lady To Leave Hospital In ‘2 Or 3 Days’
Posted on · The president and first lady also spoke by telephone Tuesday, the White House said
In-Depth
In-Depth: Northeast Houston Harvey Victim Finally Nears The End Of A Long Recovery
Posted on · Homeowner and disabled vet James Hert has won the fight with FEMA over disaster assistance for his home near Greens Bayou
Houston Matters
Everything Is Horrible And Wonderful: A Sister Looks For Answers In Her Brother’s Death
Posted on · After her brother died of a heroin overdose, Stephanie Wittels Wachs wrote her memoir, Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful, about -- and to -- her late brother, Harris, who was an accomplished comedy writer and producer.
Hurricane Harvey
Texas Launches Harvey Recovery Tracker Six Months After Storm
Posted on · Texas Governor Greg Abbott called the tracker — which provides a county-level view of the more than $13 billion in flood insurance payouts, hotel vouchers and other forms of federal aid that has been disbursed so far — "a good start in achieving transparency"
Hurricane Harvey
WATCH: PBS’ Discussion About Houston’s Hurricane Harvey Recovery 5 Months Later
Posted on · Five months after Hurricane Harvey tore through Houston, thousands of Texans are still living in temporary federal housing and awaiting aid.
News
After Harvey, One Family Found Some Unusual Housemates
Posted on · "If a person has the means to help, then they should. And so that’s what I did," said Erica Kang, a teacher at YES Prep Southeast
News
Five-Year-Old Sutherland Springs Victim Hopes To Be Released From Hospital In January
Posted on · Ryland Ward, who was shot five times, was one of the 20 injured rushed to hospitals Nov. 5, when a gunman killed more than two dozen others during church service
News
Lack Of Transparency Clouds Texas Spending After Harvey
Posted on · Disaster recovery experts say the lack of transparency in Texas could hinder coordination, encourage fraud and squander an opportunity to rebuild
Education News
Houston School District to Rebuild Four Elementary Schools Damaged by Harvey
Posted on · HISD plans to pay for the construction with reserve funds and also revenue from special taxing districts.
HURRICANE HARVEY
Poll Finds Many Harvey Victims Saying They Still Need Help
Posted on · Nearly half of residents who said they had property damage or lost their job or work hours because of Harvey say they're not getting the resources needed to get back on their feet.
Hurricane Harvey
The Wortham Theater Center Will Reopen In September
Posted on · The latest assessment estimates that the venue’s damage from Harvey will take longer than this season to repair
Health & Science
Harvey Aftermath, Trauma Could Worsen Holiday Blues This Year
Posted on · Experts urge others to reach out to people who were displaced by Harvey, be good listeners and include them in their holiday celebrations
News
UPDATE: Abbott Announces Government Gives $5 Billion To Help With Housing In Post-Harvey Recovery
Posted on · The funds come from a program administered by the Housing and Urban Development Department and can also be used for business assistance and infrastructure repair