The city of Houston is set to receive a little over $1 billion in federal block grants for Harvey recovery, according to the Texas General Land Office’s newly released disaster relief action plan.
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In Harvey's Wake
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner takes jabs at land office, which says he’s got his facts wrong on Harvey response
The Houston mayor accused Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s agency of “hogging” federal Harvey relief money and associated administrative fees. The land office called Turner’s complaints “disingenuous.”
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Analysis: Tax breaks and big red fire trucks
Rising property taxes are a legitimate political issue, driven by what elected officials and aspiring officeholders hear from their angry constituents. Local governments are on the other side of this, however, hearing from those same voters about deficiencies in schools and roads, crime protection and whatnot.
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In wake of major floods, Texas water agency drafting statewide flood plan
The Texas Water Development Board is crafting the state’s first-ever flood plan, which will take a comprehensive look at flooding vulnerabilities across the state and the projects that might mitigate them.
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Houston mayor calls off property tax hike after Abbott delivers $50 million
Gov. Greg Abbott said during a Friday news conference in Houston that there “is a possibility for a special session” to allocate funds for Hurricane Harvey recovery.
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City, state officials spar over funding Harvey recovery efforts at Houston meeting
While several Texas officials have thrown support behind some expensive flood control projects, a Houston City Council meeting Monday highlighted the political and financial hurdles that may await such efforts.
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Houston police chief: State leaders must help rebuild post-Harvey
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo called on state leaders to help the city rebuild after Hurricane Harvey, proposing a sales tax increase and saying infrastructure should be built to prevent the storm’s destruction from recurring.
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Houston housing officials draw ire for evicting elderly residents
Public housing leaders say a high-rise along Buffalo Bayou is unsafe because of flooding from Hurricane Harvey. But folks who live in 2100 Memorial say officials have mishandled the situation.
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Turner says Houston is “getting back on our feet” after Harvey. Here’s what you should know today.
Local, state and federal officials took to national airwaves Sunday to discuss recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey and project a largely positive message.
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Officials are starting to grapple with the costs of Harvey. Here’s what you should know today.
Floodwaters have ebbed, but many parts of the state still face environmental hazards and other risks in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
