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Thousands of Texans are still in the dark

by Aaron Schrank
Aug 30, 2017
First, Tropical Storm Harvey knocked down power lines in the Corpus Christi area, then flooding hit the grid in Houston. Thousands of workers are trying to get the lights back on, but it’s complicated. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Federal flood insurance program nears its limit in time and money

by Reema Khrais
Aug 29, 2017
Harvey’s damage taxes an already debt-ridden program.
A person waits to be rescued from his flooded home yesterday after Houston was inundated with rain from Hurricane Harvey.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Houston officials reassure immigrants, who are valuable to the local economy

by Adriene Hill
Aug 29, 2017
“For flood recovery, that's an important group of people for sure,” a university professor says.
People take shelter at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston today after flood waters from Hurricane Harvey inundated the city.
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Where to house people during a natural disaster?

by Andy Uhler
Aug 28, 2017
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and officials in Texas don't want to use massive structures to house people, but sometimes that is the best option.
Flood victims gather for food at a shelter in the George R. Brown Convention Center during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey today in Houston.
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No date set for Texas refineries to get running again

by Scott Tong
Aug 28, 2017
Louisiana, another critical area for oil plants, is watching Harvey's path.
Flood waters rise today by the refinery section of the Houston Ship Channel. The city is battling Harvey, now a tropical storm, and flooding.
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Houston's infrastructure could be making the floods worse

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 28, 2017
Every expert she's talked to says regulations for building in the city's flood plains are insufficient, says Texas-based reporter Neena Satija.
People view the flooded highways in Houston yesterday as the city battles with Harvey, downgraded to a tropical storm, and resulting floods.
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Principals at low-income schools often leave, but this one has stayed 17 years

by Marketplace Contributor
May 30, 2017
Bertie Simmons, 83, now leads a $10 million endeavor at her Houston high school.
On a recent school day, Furr High School’s Principal Bertie Simmons listens to a freshman read his first essay.
Laura Isensee
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Houston spends millions to woo post-Panamax ships

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 26, 2016
As giant ships navigate through the widened Panama canal, Houston is ready for them.
The Port of Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal features nine new cranes that can load and unload post-Panamax ships. 
Gail Delaughter/Houston Public Media
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Why Houston keeps flooding

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 19, 2016
Flooding in and around Houston has killed at least five people and prompted mass rescues
Children play in flood waters in the Kelliwood Park neighborhood of Katy, Texas. Flooding in and around Houston has killed at least five people and prompted mass rescues. Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in nine counties.  
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Houston has a history of welcoming refugees

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 18, 2016
One man's story as a refugee living in Houston
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