Weeks after his first special session ended on a sour note, Gov. Greg Abbott has drawn largely positive reviews for his role as Texas’ crisis-commander-in-chief amid the lead up to and aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
In Harvey's Wake
Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on the Texas Coast, dumping more than 50 inches of rain in parts of the Houston area, flooding thousands of homes and killing more than 80 people. The devastation was swift, and the recovery is far from over. The Texas Tribune has assigned a team to examine Harvey’s aftermath, including rebuilding efforts, the government’s response, and what Texas is doing to prepare for future storms.
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In battered Houston apartments, residents wonder whether to stay
As Collingwood Gardens apartments’ tenants weigh their options, Texas officials admit state funds to help displaced people are woefully inadequate and wait to see what aid package Congress approves.
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First responders sue Harvey-flooded plant after chemical fire
When first responders were sent to the scene of a chemical fire at a manufacturing plant last week, they were never alerted to the toxic fumes in the air, a new lawsuit alleges. And the plant’s parent company could face another lawsuit in the next several weeks.
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Texans in Congress aim for united front ahead of long fight for Harvey aid
The 38 Texans in Congress aim to take advantage of their delegation’s size and seniority to usher large amounts of federal aid and resources to the state following Hurricane Harvey. The Senate approved $15.25 billion in short-term relief Thursday.
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Texas churches damaged during Harvey sue FEMA for federal funding
Three Texas churches damaged in Hurricane Harvey are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency, saying they should be eligible for disaster relief money even though they are religious institutions typically denied such funds.
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Slideshow: Digging out from Hurricane Harvey
Since Hurricane Harvey first hit the Texas coast on Aug. 25, Texans have had to come to terms with widespread damage caused by the storm. Take a look at just some of what Texans are dealing with.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott selects A&M’s John Sharp to lead Harvey rebuilding effort
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has chosen John Sharp, chancellor of Texas A&M University and a former longtime Democratic elected official, to lead the rebuilding effort in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
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A year before Harvey, Houston-area flood control chief saw no “looming issues”
Experts say the flooding in the Houston region could have wreaked far less havoc if local officials had made different decisions over the last several decades. But the former head of a key flood control agency strongly disagreed with that take in an interview last year.
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Trump sides with Democrats in deal that ties Harvey relief to debt ceiling hike
The deal, announced by House and Senate Democratic leaders, ties Hurricane Harvey relief to a host of pressing fiscal issues the federal government must address in the coming weeks.
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Harvey evacuees, tell us about getting your children back in school
The Texas Tribune wants to hear from families who were displaced by Hurricane Harvey and are trying to get their children back in school. Take our survey and tell us what’s factoring into your decision on where to enroll your kids.