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Where Is All The Government And Private Money For Harvey Going?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on December 12, 2017 · Texas Tribune reporter Morgan Smith has been tracking what agencies like FEMA and the Small Business Administration have been spending on Harvey relief so far.

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Trump: Puerto Rico Put Budget ‘Out of Whack’ But Lives Saved

Associated Press

Posted on October 3, 2017 · President Trump arrived in Puerto Rico today 2 weeks after the island was ravaged by hurricane Maria.

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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)

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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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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey

Below the Waterlines

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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Battleship Texas prepares to set sail, and reporting on Harvey’s aftermath (Aug. 30, 2022)

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Posted on August 30, 2022 · On Tuesday’s show: We learn about plans this week to move the Battleship Texas to Galveston for repairs. Then News 88.7 reporters reflect on creating the podcast Below the Waterlines. And we revisit a conversation with musician Steve Earle.

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