Texas’ six-month hurricane season just hit the halfway point, and elected officials across the state say they’re bracing themselves for delayed responses, reduced funding, and an increased strain…
Read more Houston Lawmaker Al Green Blasts Trump for Pulling FEMA Funding During Hurricane SeasonThe Harris County Commissioners Court held a public hearing on its controversial budget and tax rate on Thursday, but another agenda item was top of mind for Billy…
Read more Harris County Flood Control District Unveils Bond Project DashboardIn 2017, Christina Boyd-Patterson was a high school senior when the remnants of Hurricane Irma — a Category 5 storm when it hit Texas — swept through Jacksonville,…
Read more The Hidden Cost: How Hurricanes Hit Black Students HarderMIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Survivors of storms that pounded several U.S. states say the nation’s disaster aid system is broken and want reforms to get money into victims’ hands…
Read more US storm survivors: We need faster money, less red tape
