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.
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The Brief: The state’s “sanctuary cities” law has been halted, for now
As Texans continued Harvey relief and recovery efforts last night, news broke that a federal judge in San Antonio had temporarily blocked the state’s controversial “sanctuary cities” law, which had been poised to go into effect Friday.
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State Rep. Larry Gonzales not running for re-election
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve HD52 and this great state,” Gonzales wrote Wednesday night on Facebook.
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Judge temporarily blocks immigration enforcement law
A federal district judge on Wednesday ruled against the state of Texas and halted a controversial state-based immigration enforcement law just days before it was scheduled to go into effect.
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In Harvey's Wake
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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In Harvey's Wake
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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In Harvey's Wake
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.
