New Texas plan for federal Hurricane Harvey aid yields same old result: Funds diverted away from Gulf Coast – Houston Public Media
Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.
houstonpublicmedia.orgNew Texas plan for federal Hurricane Harvey aid yields same old result: Funds diverted away from Gulf Coast
Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.
chron.comFeds say Texas discriminated against communities of color when it denied Houston flood aid
Land Commissioner George P. Bush is in the middle of a fierce runoff in the Republican primary for Texas attorney general against incumbent Ken Paxton. During the race, several of Bush’s opponents have criticized his office’s work in distributing Hurricane Harvey relief funds.
Nearly 5 years after Hurricane Harvey, thousands of Houston homeowners are still waiting for assistance – and might not get it – Houston Public Media
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.
houstonpublicmedia.orgHouston-area organization seeking to cover funeral expenses for victims of Astroworld Festival
A Houston-area non-profit organization that started in the middle of Hurricane Harvey in 2017 said it donated approximately $17,000 in funeral expenses for victims of Friday night’s tragedy at Astroworld Festival.
Houston Housing Director Fired After Accusing Sylvester Turner Of Awarding $15 Million To Favored Developer – Houston Public Media
The former director accused the Turner administration of favoring an affordable housing developer in a process to secure $15 million in federal disaster recovery funding meant to replace housing lost during Hurricane Harvey.
houstonpublicmedia.orgTropical Storm Nicholas slows, dumps rain along Gulf Coast
SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicholas slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana Tuesday after blowing ashore as a hurricane, knocking out power to a half-mill[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comNicholas gets stronger, threatens to hit Texas as hurricane
HOUSTON (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicholas gathered strength Monday and threatened to blow ashore in Texas as a hurricane that could bring up to 20 inches of rain to parts of the Gulf Coast, including the[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comHarris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner answers your questions as Tropical Storm Ida churns toward Louisiana
Jeff Lindner, the Harris County meteorologist who became famous for his enduring presence through trouble during Hurricane Harvey, spoke with KPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton about Tropical Storm Ida.
On 4th anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Harris County Flood Control District says all flood-prone improvement projects have started
On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, the Harris County Flood Control District announced that all projects that are part of a multi-billion-dollar post Harvey bond program have begun.
Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner answers your questions about what’s happening in the tropics
In a weather preparation event, Jeff Lindner, the Harris County meteorologist who became famous for his enduring presence through trouble during Hurricane Harvey, spoke with our KPRC 2 meteorologists Frank Billingsley and Justin Stapleton about what’s brewing in the tropics. They also discussed how to keep informed whenever flooding rain is in the forecast in the future.
Houston mayor, other local leaders to speak at inquiry about denial of Hurricane Harvey funds
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will speak at an inquiry about the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) “initial denial and inequitable allocation of congressional appropriated mitigation dollars from Hurricane Harvey to the City of Houston.”
Houston Democrats In Congress Lash Out At GLO Over $750 Million Harvey Funds Offer – Houston Public Media
Congressman Al Green warned that unless Houston and Harris County received a “fair share,” the U.S. Houston and Urban Development Department would not provide Texas any funds at all.
houstonpublicmedia.orgHouston-area leaders to call on the General Land Office to ensure city, county receive Harvey funds
Houston area representatives gathered Thursday to call upon the Texas General Land Office to ensure the worst-hit areas by Hurricane Harvey in the city and Harris County will receive the funds allocated by Congress.
After Harris County was left out of latest round of Hurricane Harvey relief funds, George P. Bush asks feds for $750 million
Bush's announcement comes after an outcry from Houston and Harris County leaders who requested $1.3 billion in federal funds for Harvey relief but were left off a list of recipients the General Land Office released.
Turner and Hidalgo Blast George P. Bush For Withholding Harvey Relief Funds
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner went after Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Wednesday with a letter expressing their “profound disappointment” with how Bush’s General Land Office blocked Houston and Harris County from receiving even one cent of the latest round of federal...
houstonpress.comWhy Houston And Harris County Missed Out On The Latest Harvey Relief Funds (May 26, 2021) – Houston Public Media
On Wednesday's show: Why Houston and Harris County received none of the $1.3 billion in recent Hurricane Harvey relief from the federal government, the week in politics, and Houston's oldest hospital gets a makeover.
houstonpublicmedia.orgHarris County Democratic, GOP Leaders Condemn GLO Decision To Offer Zero Harvey Relief Funds – Houston Public Media
The often politically polarized commissioners court voted unanimously to denounce the decision by the General Land Office to deny Harris County any of the $1.3 billion in mitigation funds.
houstonpublicmedia.orgHouston, Harris County get nothing in latest round of $1 billion federal Hurricane Harvey relief funding
Houston and Harris County were denied funding over other Texas communities despite requesting $1.3 billion for ongoing relief efforts. Local officials are asking the federal government to intervene.
Lina Hidalgo Wants a New Deal on Hurricane Harvey Mitigation Funds
"The deck was stacked against us from the get-go." That was Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's assessment at a Friday press conference in which she protested the criteria used to determine what counties and cities would get what share of the federal funds set aside as the Hurricane Harvey Mitigation Funds.
houstonpress.comThe Centrum to Reopen on Easter Sunday After Closing for Nearly 4 Years
The Cypress Creek Christian Community Center owns the 23,000 square-foot facility. Senior Minister Frogge recently announced The Centrum would reopen on April 4, despite construction not being complete. The Cypress County Christian Church will be hosting the congregation for Easter Sunday. To prevent future damages, church officials invested more than $300,000 of the budget for construction into flood-resistant systems. Featured Image Credit: Cypress Creek Christian Community Center
springhappenings.comTexas Death Toll From February Storm, Outages Surpasses 100 – Houston Public Media
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials on Thursday raised the death toll from February’s winter storm and blackouts to at least 111 people — nearly doubling the state’s initial tally following one of the worst power outages in U.S. history. Many homes went without power or drinkable water for days after subfreezing temperatures, failing power plants and record demand for heat pushed Texas’ electric grid to the breaking point. Texas officials earlier this month put the initial tally of deaths at 57 but warned it would increase. The toll now officially exceeds Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which was blamed for 68 deaths in Texas. River's family is among those who have filed a lawsuit against the state's embattled electric grid, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
houstonpublicmedia.orgTexas death toll from February storm, outages surpasses 100
The majority of the Texas deaths are associated with hypothermia, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The toll now officially exceeds that of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which was blamed for 68 deaths in Texas. Among them was Gilbert Rivera, 60, who told relatives after the power went out in his garage apartment that he was cold but staying bundled up. AdRivera’s family is among dozens who have filed lawsuits against electricity providers and the state’s embattled power grid, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Next week, the Texas House is expected to vote on a package in response to the storm, including efforts to winterize power plants.
Texas death toll from February storm, outages surpasses 100
Texas officials on Thursday, March, 25, 2021 raised the death toll from February's winter storm and blackouts to at least 111 people nearly doubling the state's initial tally following one of the worst power outages in U.S. history. (AP Photo/LM Otero File)AUSTIN, Texas – Texas officials on Thursday raised the death toll from February's winter storm and blackouts to at least 111 people — nearly doubling the state's initial tally following one of the worst power outages in U.S. history. The majority of the Texas deaths are associated with hypothermia, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The toll now officially exceeds that of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, which was blamed for 68 deaths in Texas. Among them was Gilbert Rivera, 60, who told relatives after the power went out in his garage apartment that he was cold but staying bundled up.
Spencer Solves It: Family living under Harvey-damaged roof finally has new one over their heads
“I have to admit, I never dreamed I would be living this way, living in fear for my life”, Charles Allen said. “If we don’t get some kind of help, this roof is going to fall in,” said Staci Allen, Charles Allen’s wife. “It’s going to injure or kill us.”Too proud to ask for help himself, finally a relative of Charles Allen contacted Bill Spencer and the Spencer Solves It team. The hard-working crew began ripping the old roof off and putting a brand new roof on the Allens’ home. “You saved us from that.”As for Charles Allen, he said he is deeply moved.
Biden to travel to Texas on Friday in wake of devastating winter storm
Washington — President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Houston on Friday, in the wake of a winter storm that left millions of Texans without power, heat and running water. Mr. Biden already said he planned to travel to Texas once a visit would no longer be a "burden" to the recovery efforts. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the president will meet with local leaders to discuss the winter storm, relief efforts and progress towards recovery. The winter storm also hampered vaccination efforts, as sites had to shut down. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that many Texas homeowners may apply for individual disaster assistance.
cbsnews.comBiden to travel to Texas on Friday in wake of devastating winter storm
Washington — President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Houston on Friday, in the wake of a winter storm that left millions of Texans without power, heat and running water. Mr. Biden already said he planned to travel to Texas once a visit would no longer be a "burden" to the recovery efforts. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the president will meet with local leaders to discuss the winter storm, relief efforts and progress towards recovery. The winter storm also hampered vaccination efforts, as sites had to shut down. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that many Texas homeowners may apply for individual disaster assistance.
cbsnews.comRacial Inequities Emerge As Houston Recovers From Last Week’s Winter Storm – Houston Public Media
Already devastated by COVID-19, the winter storm is another blow to Houston’s communities of color. “Minority communities are suffering,” Green said Monday, between loading up cars. In lower-income communities, older and more compromised homes struggled under the stress of a harsh winter storm. Many of Palay’s neighbors needed house repairs even before the winter storm hit, she said. Now, she sees similarities from her own background in how communities are helping each other in this most recent crisis.
houstonpublicmedia.orgTexans file insurance claims following winter storm that could surpass Hurricane Harvey losses
Texans file insurance claims following winter storm that could surpass Hurricane Harvey losses As power and water return to Texans across the state, many residents now must turn to making repairs to their homes, which can cost thousands of dollars. Some estimates predict the costs from this winter storm could surpass the $19 billion of losses from Hurricane Harvey. Janet Shamlian reports.
cbsnews.comOnce again, Houston athletes step up in city’s time of need
He and wife Reagan are providing water bottles for those in need, after millions of Houstonians lacked clean water. This came as millions of Houstonians’ food spoiled during the power outages, and many grocery store shelves were empty. This is our fundraising campaign to benefit families without power, water, food and shelter in underserved Houston areas. We will be collaborating with @nacchelp, @astrosfoundation, @kidsmealshouston to provide food to families in need. ROBERT GRIFFIN IIIThe former Baylor quarterback and 2011 Heisman trophy winner donated 10,500 meals to the Houston food bank.
Family reunited with dog after losing her days before Hurricane Harvey
NEW CANEY – A family in New Caney is whole again after losing their dog days before Hurricane Harvey slammed into Houston. The family in New Caney almost gave up until a rescue group found her in Sugar land. A volunteer from another organization named, ‘Lost Dogs of Texas’ stepped in and used a special database to find Maddie’s owner. AdThe volunteer from Lost Dogs of Texas was able to contact Rachel’s mother and Maddie was finally reunited with her family. Lost dogs of Texas said thousands of dogs are lost every year.
Texas Lawmakers Look To Tighten Rules For Storage Tanks In Flood-Prone Areas To Prevent Chemical Spills, Fires – Houston Public Media
Though the TCEQ currently has a list of requirements for below-ground storage tanks, above-ground storage tanks are exempt. Padgett also ran a simulation of a 500-year storm event to see how many storage tanks in the Houston area would fail. Padgett and other researchers are particularly concerned about older storage tanks that were built before the latest industry design standards. Once storage tanks spring a leak, toxic — and often flammable — chemicals spill out, endangering human health and the environment as well as posing a fire risk. The bill also calls for the TCEQ to address accident, fire and explosion safety for storage tanks.
houstonpublicmedia.orgClimate change is responsible for billions of dollars in flood costs, study says
Now a new study from Stanford University puts a number value on the portion of the increasing costs caused specifically by the rise in floods linked to climate change. That's important because, with the impacts of climate change continuing to mount, there's an urgency among scientists and economists to quantify how much climate change is costing us and how much it may cost us in the future. A series of studies after Harvey found that climate change resulted in the storm dumping up to 38% more rainfall than it otherwise would have. Together, these analyses revealed that climate change has contributed substantially to the growing cost of flooding in the U.S. That's because as the planet gets warmer, the impacts of climate change increase exponentially.
cbsnews.comJJ Watt’s 11 most memorable moments, from ‘SNL’ to Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON – J.J. Watt has done a number of incredible things for Houston and its residents as his current season with the Houston Texans comes to an end. Here are 11 of the most memorable moments from JJ Watt. Hurricane Harvey relief effortsWatt and his team raised over $40.1 million dollars for victims of Hurricane Harvey in 2017. You can read more on Watt’s Harvey recovery efforts here. Mimi, the 99-year-old JJ Watt superfanAsalee Poole, also known as “Mimi” made a wish on her 99th birthday that she wanted to meet JJ Watt someday, as she was a huge fan of him.
Fort Bend County Habitat for Humanity opens Harvey Repair Program. Here’s what you should know
HOUSTON – More than three years have passed since Hurricane Harvey, but some people are still recovering from the storm’s devastating impact. The Fort Bend County Habitat for Humanity has opened its Harvey Repair Program. The program was made to help repair homes damaged by the storm by using funds from FEMA and insurance. The Harvey Repair Program is now open. The Fort Bend County Habitat for Humanity asks residents in need to fill out its Disaster Home Repair application and return it with the required supporting documentation to mike@fortbendhabitat.org.
Opinion: Texas renters deserve to know if their home has flooded
I remember asking my then-prospective landlord if my now-Meyerland apartment flooded during Hurricane Harvey. Under Texas law, landlords are not required to tell their tenants if the place has flooded in the past. "It doesn't stop anybody from renting the place," Walle told Rice. He called out two of the state's major landlord lobbies to work with legislators on the issue. "Whether it’s the Houston Apartment Association or the Texas Apartment Association, I encourage them to be partners with us."
chron.comFive Reasons Channelizing Buffalo Bayou is a Bad Idea
Basically, the currently lovely Buffalo Bayou, with its winding slough through tree-lined neighborhoods would become yet another drainage ditch and eyesore. Houston won't win any beauty contests with other major cities. Buffalo remains the free and wild slough that cuts a path directly through the heart of the city. Over the last 10 years, we have taken direct advantage of it by working with partners to develop Buffalo Bayou Park and continue to preserve Memorial Park and the Houston Arboretum. LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free.
houstonpress.comSpencer Solves It helps family left waterlogged by Harvey-damaged roof
“This whole thing is devastating, to have to live this way for so long,” Charles Allen said. “The whole roof could collapse and possibly kill one of us, or hurt the kids, or kill the kids,” Staci Allen said. “We just really need some help,” Charles Allen said. The Spencer Solves It team enlisted the help of the crew at The Roof Repair Squad, a company based in Katy. “Bill, whenever you approach us, we are always ready to help,” Roof Repair Squad president Jorge Bogran, told KPRC 2 reporter Bill Spencer.
Texas rolls out mobile pollution monitoring capabilities following failures during Hurricane Harvey
Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas TribuneHOUSTON – Texas officials on Tuesday said the state’s environmental agency has added greater capacity to quickly monitor pollution across the state during storms and other disaster events, such as chemical fires. Toby Baker, the executive director of the TCEQ, said the agency’s effort to add mobile air monitoring capacity was in motion before the EPA OIG report, but acknowledged that Hurricane Harvey was a turning point for environmental regulators. “We learned some lessons with Hurricane Harvey,” Baker said. Tuesday’s announcement was held in Houston’s Manchester neighborhood at Hartman Park, next to Valero’s Houston Refinery, where a storage tank notoriously collapsed during Hurricane Harvey — one of the unmonitored pollution events during the storm. The extent of the emissions released by chemical plants, refineries and other industrial operators along the Gulf Coast during and after Hurricane Harvey is unknown due to the lag in air monitoring, according to the EPA report.
Meet Bubbles, the one-eyed rescue dog taking a bite out of animal abuse in Houston
But have no fear, one local dog named Bubbles and her human, Kylin Horton, are on a mission to raise awareness about both animal and domestic abuse. During that time, they had their first encounter with Bubbles who was saved from a horrible case of animal cruelty. When Kilyn Horton first met Bubbles, the dog was in bad shape, requiring four surgeries to repair damage from being abused and shot in the head. After adopting Bubbles, Horton started documenting Bubbles' progress on Instagram, as she had already captured the hearts of many people who wanted to see how she was faring. 100% of Bubbles toy proceeds go to supporting nonprofit organizations, including Houston Pets Alive and a domestic violence shelter.
DA launches probe into how FEMA money is being handled in Dickinson, sources say
DICKINSON, Texas – A Texas Ranger arrived at Dickinson City Hall on Monday with a subpoena for records. City Administrator Chris Heard met with him briefly but said he can’t talk about what they discussed. Friction between Heard and Hunter led to Hunter recently being place on paid leave after only two months on the job. “She brought up some concerns and we will just work through any issues that have arisen,” Heard said. A spokesman for the District Attorney’s office said he can neither confirm nor deny an investigation is underway.
State takes over Houston's Harvey home repair program
The state took over the program this week and Torres and other residents who have applied for assistance say they’re worried that could lead to yet more delays. A third of the funding — nearly $428 million — went to a program for home repair and reconstruction. Harvey dumped up to 50 inches (1.3 meters) of rain on the Houston area following landfall on Aug. 25, 2017. In the Houston area, Harvey flooded more than 150,000 homes, with more than 16,000 residents identified as potentially needing repair help. In its own program, the land office has fixed more than 2,000 homes and has approved nearly 2,900 reimbursements statewide.
Feds order the state to take over Hurricane Harvey rebuilding funds from the city of Houston
Acting Assistant Secretary John Gibbs writes, “The amendment also eliminates direct allocation funding to the city of Houston. The state said the city has only been able to address 163 homes since January of 2019. The General Land Office said the funds for Houstonians are not going anywhere, simply they are going to manage it moving forward. The state sent Mayor Turner a termination letter Monday evening informing them the contract shall terminate on Nov. 6, 2020. In the final sentence, the Deputy Land Commissioner for the GLO writes, “It is our hope that the City of Houston will engage with the GLO in future discussion concerning these matters.”
Judge directs not guilty verdict for final defendant in Arkema case related to Harvey fire
HOUSTON – A judge issued a directed verdict Thursday against the final defendant in the criminal case brought against Arkema related to the fire at the company’s Crosby plant during Hurricane Harvey. KPRC 2 legal analyst Brian Wice said the directed verdict was issued because there was insufficient evidence to bring the case to a jury. Comardelle was the only remaining defendant in the case after the charges against Arkema CEO Richard Rowe and Michael Keough, the company’s logistics officer, were dropped. Hardin said Arkema was the only company being investigated but never addressed the other companies on the Houston Ship Channel. Hardin said it was unprecedented for prosecutors to make it a crime and targeted Arkema for not anticipating Hurricane Harvey’s impact.
Arkema CEO dropped as defendant in criminal case related to Harvey chemical release
HOUSTON – The CEO of Arkema was dropped as a defendant Wednesday in the criminal case against the company in connection with the chemical release that happened during Hurricane Harvey. Prosecutors confirmed Richard Rowe was dropped from the case that accuses the company of and some employees of recklessly releasing chemicals into the air during a fire. The blaze happened after floodwaters inundated the Crosby plant and knocked out power to the cooling system used to keep certain chemicals stable. The news comes after prosecutors said they were seeking to drop charges that were filed against Michael Keough, the company’s logistics officer. Arkema has said that the fire was caused by an act of God and that plant officials did everything they reasonably could to prevent it.
Will Beta be another Harvey? Not likely. Here’s why.
This dry air is being drawn into Beta’s circulation, causing the storm to be very off-balance, or lopsided. The orange coloring to the left (west) shows dry air. Dry air is stable. Dry air intrusion will keep Beta from strengthening. Wind shear will continue to be somewhat of a problem for Beta as it works its way toward the Texas coast.
Prosecutors seek to drop some charges in Arkema case
HOUSTON – Harris County prosecutors are seeking to drop some charges filed in connection with the fire and chemical release at the Arkema plant near Crosby during Hurricane Harvey. Both Arkema and Michael Keough, the company’s logistics official, were charged with assault of a public servant after prosecutors said two deputies suffered injuries because of the chemicals that were released. According to court documents, prosecutors believe they cannot prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt and have asked the court to drop those charges. Arkema has said that the fire was caused by an act of God and that plant officials did everything they reasonably could to prevent it. Attorneys representing the company have also accused Harris County prosecutors of withholding evidence.
Houston Climate Week promotes city’s climate action plan, commemorates Hurricane Harvey anniversary
HOUSTON – Houston’s Office of Sustainability is hosting a virtual Houston Climate Week, according to a release. The event will commemorate of the third anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and officially kickoff the implementation phase of the recently-released Houston Climate Action Plan. The Houston Climate Action Plan is a science-based, community-driven strategy for Houston to reduce greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions, meet the Paris Agreement goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, and lead a global energy transition, according to a release. “After COVID-19 cancelled our plans for an in-person Climate Action Plan launch in April, the idea of a virtual Houston Climate Week was born,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. Monday, August 2411 a.m. - Opening Session: Making Houston the Renewable Energy Capital of the World1 p.m. - Houston Climate Impact Assessment: What Does the Future Hold for Houston?
Recovery Houston brings dozens of volunteers to help Hurricane Laura Survivors
– Recovery Houston volunteers made their way to Lake Charles, Louisiana to help those who were hardest hit by Hurricane Laura. That event became the first chapter of the Recovery Houston organization, founded by Creech. Creech KPRC 2’s coverage of Recovery Houston was recognized by President Barack Obama as one of his most memorable humanitarian stories of 2017. When Hurricane Laura hit, Creech knew Recovery Houston had to get involved. “I woke up this morning feeling really good that I was able to help somebody,” Bradley Dennison, a Recovery Houston volunteer said.
When it comes to storms and protecting your home, err on the side of caution: We’ll tell you how
But regardless where you’re located or what types of weather your region regularly experiences, it’s always best to remain vigilant. When it comes to hurricanes and big storms, there’s always so much talk about how to prepare the insides of our homes. Therefore, it’s always better to err on the side of caution, he added. “There’s nothing wrong with being too careful.”So, the next time a big storm’s coming to town, walk around the exterior of your house, your property or your yard. You could even turn this into a project, moving just a few belongings a day, leading up to the storm.
Astros beat Angels 6-3 in opener of DH caused by hurricane
HOUSTON Rookie Cristian Javier threw well into the sixth inning, protecting a big lead and sending the Houston Astros over the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 Tuesday in the opener of a doubleheader created by the approach of Hurricane Laura. The Astros played a doubleheader against the Mets on Sept. 2, 2017, following Hurricane Harvey, which caused severe flooding in the Houston area. Javier (3-1) retired 13 of the first 15 batters before Jason Castro got an RBI single with one out in the fifth for the Angels first hit. Josh Reddick added an RBI single before Mayfields single. The Angels will be the home team for the first game of the twinbill, and the Astros will be the home team for the second game.
Texas parks start taking overnight camping reservations starting this week for summer
Texas parks start taking overnight camping reservations starting this week for summerOvernight camping on Mustang Island State Park has been closed since Hurricane Harvey devastated the park in 2017 but could be opened by early 2019 when an expanded online state-park reservation system that allows campers to reserve specific campsites is tentatively set to begin operation. TPWD previously announced parks would resume limited overnight camping beginning May 18, but parks were only honoring existing reservations to prevent overcrowding and continue social distancing. No one is more pleased than us to welcome more outdoor enthusiasts back into state parks as part of the continued reopening of Texas, said Carter Smith, executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. TOURING TEXAS: 16 magical state parks every Texan should visit at least onceSmither said even in this limited capacity, they're glad to get more Texans and their families safely back on the trails and in the campsites to enjoy all the many unique spaces and places that make Texas state parks so special. All guests will need to pre-purchase day passes and overnight reservations in advance through the Texas State Parks Reservation System, including including annual pass holders.
chron.com#HoustonSafe: City Can Survive Another Crisis if We Are Smart
In 2017, the world got its first glimpse of the resilience of Houstonians when Hurricane Harvey deluged the region with rainfall. They witnessed neighbors helping neighbors and everyday residents handling an impossible situation with toughness and kindness. This is why the city and county have suspended city functions and recommended cancellation or postponement of large gatherings and even smaller, more intimate ones, for a few weeks. If you can avoid being breathed on by a sick person, you stand a much better chance of avoiding infection. If you want to be more proactive, buy gift cards from restaurants, which will suffer losses during this time.
houstonpress.comBuildAid restores homes affected by Hurricane Harvey
BuildAid restores homes affected by Hurricane HarveyBuildAid, a HomeAid and Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) rebuild initiative for pre-qualified homeowners whose homes flooded because of Hurricane Harvey, is winding down operations in the first quarter of 2020. BuildAid was initiated just days after the storm passed on August 17, 2017 by David Weekley and the David Weekley Family Foundation (DWFF) with a donation of $1 million. BuildAids GHBA builder partners included David Weekley Homes, Partners in Building, Taylor Morrison, Chesmar Homes, and Trendmaker Homes. Clearly Hurricane Harvey affected nearly everyone who lived in the Houston area, said Tom Frank, vice president of operations for Partners in Building. HomeAid was honored to take part in such an ambitious, enterprising program after Harvey, said Carole Brady, executive director of HomeAid Houston.
chron.comDramatic rescues unfold after water main break floods Houston
Houston A massive water main break left parts of Houston looking like it did in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Suddenly, across Houston, homes, businesses and the sprawling Texas Medical Center had low water pressure or no water at all. A massive water main break is causing major flooding in east Houston, Texas, and water pressure problems all over the city. "I anticipate that you will have to boil water in the city of Houston for the next 24 hours if you are part of the Houston water system," said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. This evening, city officials insist the water supply is safe, but they are urging people to boil tap water for the next 24 hours.
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