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Investors flock to previously flooded Houston neighborhoods with hopes of big returns
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 22, 2018
Some homeowners are eager to sell, but officials fear new renters will be put in harm's way.
Texas governor proposes spending over $100 million for safer schools
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 1, 2018
President Donald Trump was in Texas Thursday meeting with the families of ten people who were shot to death at a high school in Santa Fe Springs near Houston. Earlier this week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott laid out a plan to increase school safety in his state. The $120 million proposal would focus on “hardening schools” […]
Rebuilding or "building forward": A post-Harvey Houston
by
Kimberly Adams
, Paulina Velasco
and Katie Long
Dec 26, 2017
The city's chief recovery officer shares what the upcoming year might look like for Houston.
"No place for you to live": 100 days after Harvey, these Texans still have no homes
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 1, 2017
Rockport, Texas' mayor admits he doesn't have any place to put people who want to return home.
Hurricane recovery for an unauthorized immigrant in Houston has added obstacles
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 25, 2017
Challenges like housing, transportation and finances are especially difficult.
A long, winding path to hurricane recovery in Houston
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 24, 2017
As Texans wait to for relief funds and repairs post-Hurricane Harvey, the in-between life can be frustrating.
Undocumented residents not eligible for FEMA cash payments after disasters
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 17, 2017
After Hurricane Harvey, the hundreds of thousands of undocumented people living in the Houston area will have to find financial relief in other ways.
For public good, not for profit.
Why flood maps may not include areas that actually flood
by
Ryan Kailath
Oct 12, 2017
The maps take data from past disasters and apply it to future risk, but the calculations can get tricky — and political.
Houston is trying to get buyout offers to homeowners quickly
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 11, 2017
After hurricanes, government officials buy homes that are "hopelessly at risk" for future flooding and demolish them.
In Houston, small business revenue was back on track a week after Harvey
Oct 4, 2017
While rebuilding will take time, many small businesses have rebounded quickly.