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The sun made an appearance in Houston today after days of devastating rain and flooding from Hurricane Harvey caused record flooding in the area. Houston Mayor Turner made comments on the sunlight in a press conference about how the Good Lord knew that all of us needed to see it. The sunshine was also a major news item on the … Read More

The on-going devastation of flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area continues to drive residents out of their homes and communities into shelters. Evacuations are continuing across the area of the Houston region as fears are realized from overflowing water levels of the bayous and rivers reaching never before seen record levels. As flooding continued to ravage the … Read More

Houston Mayor Turner announced he is imposing a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew in order to ensure public safety. Also in order to protect people’s properties that have been evacuated so to prevent looting. There have been scattered reports of looting during the flooding from Tropical Storm Harvey. The mayor also said at an evening news conference that there is … Read More

Critical new evacuations are being ordered across the area of the Houston region over fears of the certain expectations that water levels in the bayous and rivers will reach new unseen record levels threatening to overtop local levees and dams inundating even more homes and businesses. In a press conference, FEMA Administrator William “Brock” Long said more than 30,000 people will … Read More

All 12,000 members of the Texas Army and Air National Guard have now been mobilized to deal with the catastrophic flooding and continuing hard rain triggered by Hurricane Harvey. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in quadrupling the number of Guard personnel activated that “It is imperative that we do everything possible to protect the lives and safety of people across the state of Texas … Read More

As Hurricane Harvey brings massive floods and destructive winds to Texas, victims are in need of relief and aid. The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate money on its website or to text 90999 to donate  $10. The organization is also asking for volunteers. Red Cross is also seeking blood donations. Airbnb has launched a site for  people looking for a … Read More

The Texas Military Department has started rescue operations due to the catastrophe caused by Hurricane Harvey is so severe. Black Hawk Helicopters have been seen currently carrying out search and rescue operations lifting people out their flooded homes and sheltering 1,000’s of people affected by the storm. The Texas Military Department is the state’s agency for the Texas Army, Air, and State … Read More

DICKINSON, Texas (KTRK) — Following a plea heard all across social media, dozens of residents of a Dickinson nursing home have been safely evacuated in the midst of the epic flooding gripping the greater Houston area. The photo is of residents of La Vita Bella seemingly calmly sitting in wheelchairs and on sofas in water greater than waist-deep. Ken Clark … Read More

HOUSTON – Houston police chief, Art Acevedo said he has “never seen anything of this magnitude in his 31 years of earthquakes, floods, and riots.” Chief Acevedo commented on the “catastrophic” flooding event impacting Houston and the surrounding areas. Thousands of calls have been answered with hundreds rescued but many are reportedly still trapped. Rescue crews from across the State … Read More

In the face of catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Harvey, Harris County officials are overloaded with calls for help and are maxed out. They are looking to Houston-area citizens for help conducting rescues. Harris County Judge Ed Emmet asked for anyone with high-water vehicles to help evacuate residents trapped in their homes and get them to high ground. If anyone can … Read More