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State Officials Want To Know How Much Damage Remains From Hurricane Harvey

Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 6, 2018 · University of Texas researchers are conducting a new survey in affected areas as the General Land Office prepares to disburse billions in federal disaster recovery funds.

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Here Are 7 Times Texas officials Have Fought Over Christmas

Bobby Blanchard, The Texas Tribune

Posted on December 16, 2016 · Ken Paxton came to the defense of a Christmas-themed Peanuts poster at a Texas public school. This isn't the first time elected officials have fought over Christmas; in fact, it's something of a holiday tradition.

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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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Houston Matters

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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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey

Below the Waterlines

Episode 5 – Below The Waterlines

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter / Sara Willa Ernst, Health Reporter / 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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Houston Matters

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

Michael Hagerty

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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