Northwest Houston suburbs like Cypress have exploded in population in recent years. Scientists say that’s a big reason some neighborhoods here saw devastating floods last year and now from 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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New Texas law means Harvey victims have good reason to file claims by Friday
A new law, set to take effect Friday, aims to crack down on frivolous insurance lawsuits. But House Bill 1774 also reduces the penalty fees that insurance companies face for late payments if the policyholder files a lawsuit.
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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.
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Harvey’s winds and rain disrupt Texas agriculture
Hurricane Harvey did more than transform cityscape by turning highways into rivers; it also upended life for farmers and ranchers across dozens of counties that Gov. Greg Abbott declared disaster zones.
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Former Houston Mayor Bill White a victim of Harvey’s flooding
Twelve years ago this month, then-Houston Mayor Bill White opened the doors of his thriving city to a traumatized flood of homeless Katrina evacuees. Now, after Hurricane Harvey, he is in need of shelter himself.
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Texas chemical plant could explode amid Harvey flooding
As chemicals heat up in a Crosby manufacturing plant, a large-scale fire or explosion looks increasingly likely.
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Texas responds to Hurricane Harvey (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Patrick talks to Aman, Jim and Brandon about the state’s response to Hurricane Harvey, the latest in redistricting litigation and a number of immigration issues that are coming to a head in Texas.
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Bexar County delays execution because of Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey has delayed the execution of a San Antonio man. Bexar County officials withdrew the execution date because part of the man’s defense team works in the Houston area.
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Battered by Harvey, Texas college students struggle to start class
Despite Hurricane Harvey, class has started at many universities across Texas. But it’s been hard — and in some cases impossible — for students from storm-ravaged areas to return to normal life on campus.
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In Harvey-swamped Houston, rescues by canoe, kayak — even monster truck
After Hurricane Harvey hit, Texans from near and far heeded calls from law enforcement to rescue trapped neighbors, rallying kayaks, canoes and fishing boats. In Houston, Chris Ginter took it to a whole new level — with a monster truck.