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.
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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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.
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Here’s what you need to know about filing Harvey-related insurance claims
Stephanie Goodman, the Texas Department of Insurance’s deputy commissioner for public affairs, talks about what policyholders need to know about filing property damage claims before a new insurance law takes effect Friday.
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Why Houston’s reservoirs aren’t likely to fail after Hurricane Harvey
As Tropical Storm Harvey continues to pummel an already devastated Houston, many residents are terrified that the dams on two of the region’s massive reservoirs will fail. Here’s why government officials say that is not going to happen.
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Five days after Hurricane Harvey, here’s where things stand in Texas
Nearly five days after Hurricane Harvey first touched Texas soil, residents are desperate for an end to the storm. Here’s where things stand.
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Harvey delays opening of many Texas schools; some become shelters
Though school districts in the Houston area have postponed classes at least until next Tuesday, their buildings and employees are central to providing relief for people needing shelter during the Hurricane Harvey floods.
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Trump visits Corpus Christi, Austin to see Harvey recovery
President Donald Trump was in Texas Tuesday to see the recovery efforts underway in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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Slideshow: Scenes from Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey’s direct — and seemingly endless — hit on Southeast Texas has left a path of destruction and unprecedented flooding. Take a look at what the region’s residents and first responders are facing.
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Harvey’s flooding spurs concern about Houston’s toxic waste sites
Harris County has at least a dozen federal Superfund sites, more than any county in Texas. Up to 30 percent of the county is under water, spurring worries about toxins leaking.