The General Land Office oversees investments that earn billions of dollars for public education, manages state lands, operates the Alamo and administers disaster recovery funds and benefits to Texas veterans. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 race and where they stand.
FEMA has approved more than $39 million in federal funding for disaster recovery and hazard mitigation projects in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
It has been 18 years since Hurricane Ike made landfall near Galveston, bringing heavy rain, wind, and historic storm surge to the Texas coast.
Nine years after Hurricane Harvey, the light in Gary Cravens’ bathroom still does not turn on.
Galveston County homeowners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Beryl or other eligible 2024 storms may qualify for financial help through a Texas General Land Office recovery program.
Nine years after Hurricane Harvey turned streets into rivers and flooded neighborhoods across the Houston area, Harris County has more flood-control infrastructure in place. But is the region ready for another storm of that magnitude?
A federal court found the government liable for flooding private property near the Addicks and Barker reservoirs, but thousands of claims remain unresolved.
Homeowners in Brazoria County whose homes were damaged by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds or Hurricane Beryl in 2024 can learn about recovery assistance Thursday.
Tropical Storm Cristobal becomes our third names storm of the season and is forecasted to dissipate in the next few days having no impacts to the mainland Unites States.
Galveston County homeowners whose properties were damaged during storms in 2024, including Hurricane Beryl, may be eligible for financial assistance through a Texas General Land Office recovery program.
Tropical Storm Bertha is bringing breezy conditions and scattered rain to Southeast Texas. Here’s what to know about flights, beach plans, flooding and the weekend forecast.
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and the risk of flash flooding to Houston, despite not being a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving closer to the Texas coast, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch for Galveston and much of the Upper Texas Coast as officials encourage residents to prepare.
Hurricane season is underway, and while Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to have little impact on the Houston area, now is the time to prepare. CenterPoint Energy representatives Caroline Geiger and Roderick Batteaux joined Houston Life to discuss the progress made through the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative, the ongoing work to strengthen the electric grid, and the customer tools available before, during, and after severe weather.
