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Houston Seethes Over Being Frozen Out of Federal Flood Funds
Houston residents and officials are seething over a Texas agency’s decision to not award the city a single cent of the initial $1 billion in federal flood mitigation funding the state was promised following Hurricane Harvey in 2017
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Houston Hotels Return to Normal Business After Harvey Bump
Hurricane Harvey’s boon to Houston-area hotel managers is ending as displaced residents find more permanent shelter seven months after the storm. Houston’s average hotel occupancy rose to 86 percent in the weeks following the hurricane as federal aid helped fill up often-vacant rooms, the Houston Chronicle reported.
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Advocates Say Texas Exploiting Day Laborers After Harvey
Hundreds of day laborers like Miranda have quietly become an integral part of the recovery from Harvey, toiling in dangerous conditions amid the fear of being picked up by immigration authorities.
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Brown University Enrolls Students From Puerto Rico Tuition Free
Brown University is enrolling up to 50 students from the University of Puerto Rico tuition-free following the destruction of Hurricane Maria.
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Five Former Living Presidents Announce Harvey Aid Effort Called ‘One America Appeal'
President Obama tweeted a video today of five former U.S. presidents announcing a Harvey relief effort called “One America Appeal.”
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SoCal Woman to Drive Noah's Ark-Themed RV Filled With Donations to Harvey Victims in Houston
A Southern California woman is driving a Noah’s ark-themed RV to storm-battered Houston to aid Harvey victims.
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Aerials of Harvey's Flooding From Houston to Galveston
Houston’s NBC affiliate KPRC flew one of its helicopters from Houston to Galveston to survey the damage from Tropical Storm Harvey.
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How You Can Help Connecticut Food Bank With Harvey Relief Efforts
Connecticut’s two regional food banks are mobilizing to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
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The Rock's Message to Houston
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson uploaded an Instagram video with a message for the people of Houston and to encourage others to donate to the Red Cross.
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NBC CT and the Hartford Yard Goats Partner for Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive
NBC Connecticut is partnering with the Hartford Yard Goats baseball team to hold a Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive to benefit the American Red Cross. The drive will take place at Thursday’s Yard Goats game, the final home game of the 2017 inaugural season at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford.
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Harvey Heroes: A Look at Rescue Efforts by Civilians, First Responders During Floods
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast Friday, August 25, 2017. Days of rain have created floods in Houston and other coastal cities that experts say are unprecedented. Take a look at some of the rescue efforts by first responders and by fellow civilians:
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The Story Behind the Hurricane Harvey Viral Dog Photo
After Hurricane Harvey hit, a now-viral photo was taken of a dog carrying a bag of dog food down the street.
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Houston Texans Star J.J. Watt Kicks Off Fundraiser for Houston Recovery
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt announced on Twitter that he was starting a fundraiser to help the recovery effort in Houston after Hurricane Harvey caused massive damage. Watt himself donated $100,000 to the cause.