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Their homes escaped flooding, but the fear lingers

Sep 1, 2017
"Everyone becomes on edge when you hear any type of heavy rainfall," a Louisiana homeowner says.
A flooded street in Cypress, Texas, northwest of Houston.
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Middle class families fight over East Baton Rouge schools

Mar 14, 2014
Some residents want to leave a struggling public school system by incorporating a new town, St. George.
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