As the Trump Administration sends mixed signals about the fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — or DACA — an upcoming deadline could determine the status of many of the program’s recipients.
Alex Samuels
Alex Samuels was a reporter for The Texas Tribune from 2017 to 2021. She helped with national campaign coverage, wrote stories about the intersection of race and politics in Texas, and covered the hottest political news bubbling out of local communities. She was also one of the primary authors of The Blast, the Tribune’s subscription-only daily newsletter for political insiders. Alex began at the Tribune as a fellow in 2016. She graduated in 2017 from the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. She originally is from Massachusetts and is the best pingpong player at the Tribune.
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In Harvey's Wake
Hey, Texplainer: How is FEMA distributing money to areas hit by Harvey?
Following Harvey, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requested money from the federal government, which has sent nearly $1 billion since the federal disaster declaration issued by President Donald Trump on Aug. 25.
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How to get (and offer) help after Harvey
Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas Coast and left Houston — the nation’s fourth-largest city — grappling with unprecedented flooding. Do you need help? Or do you want to help those in need? Check out these resources.
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Within days, this Austin company hopes to start legally growing marijuana
If everything goes according to plan, scientists and manufacturers working out of Compassionate Cultivation will soon begin selling cannabis oil to patients with intractable epilepsy.
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Hey, Texplainer: What assistance is available to those affected by Harvey?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering aid to people displaced by Harvey, but not everyone qualifies for their assistance. For those still in need of help, there are other options.
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Hey, Texplainer: Can Texas lawmakers tap the Rainy Day Fund to help with Harvey relief?
Tapping the Rainy Day Fund has always been a political hot potato, but a debate has already started over how much of the $10 billion fund the state should use for Harvey disaster relief.
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Houston is on the long road to recovery. Here’s what you should know today.
The floodwaters are beginning to recede, and Houstonians are preparing for a long road to recovery. Here’s the latest.
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Beaumont loses water supply after flooding from Harvey
The outage was caused flooding near a pump station located along the Neches River, officials said in a statement Thursday morning. The city also lost its secondary water source at the Loeb Wells.
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It’s been one week since Harvey hit Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s been one week since Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast. While the rainfall may be in decline, the floodwaters are only beginning to recede. Here’s what you need to know.
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Here’s everything you need to know about Harvey today
Hurricane Harvey may be on its last days in Texas, but the state — particularly Houston — has a long road to recovery ahead.
