Hurricane Harvey

From Hawk To Horse: Animal Rescues During Hurricane Harvey

12:48pm August 31, 2017

by Barbara J. King

A storm of this magnitude affects many animals. Uplifting videos show people rescuing all kinds of animals from Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters, says anthropologist Barbara J. King.

Workers begin repairs to a wall that was lost in the wake of Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday in Rockport, Texas. Most insurance policies don't cover flooding damage.

In Storm-Tossed Houston Area, Most Homeowners Lack Flood Insurance

11:48am August 31, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.

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Volunteers sort through donated clothing at a shelter in the George R. Brown Convention Center during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on August 28 in Houston, Texas.

Don't Fall Victim To Harvey Flood Scams

5:15am August 31, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

Many people want to donate to Harvey-related relief efforts. But they need to avoid scam artists who are trying to get their hands on some of that money. Experts offer advice for giving safely.

Members of the Harris County Sheriff's Office stand at the launching point for civilian rescue boats in Cypress, Texas, on Tuesday. Local authorities have confirmed multiple deaths caused by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding.

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Harvey's Deadly Toll: The Victims Of Texas' Devastating Floods

6:50pm August 30, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

A small-business owner trying to save his shop, a policeman determined to make it to work, an elderly couple and four great-grandchildren trapped in a van: The high waters in Houston have been fatal.

Parts of Houston remain flooded, but most hospitals are up and running, according to Darrell Pile, CEO of the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council, which manages the catastrophic medical operations center in Houston.

In Houston, Most Hospitals 'Up And Fully Functional'

6:43pm August 30, 2017

In the past few days, Southeast Texas' catastrophic medical operations center has faced challenges like it has never seen before in keeping the health care system functioning.

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Lupe Tijerina, left, and Andy Guerra, center, and Felix Tijerina, right, work to salvage items from their family home that was destroyed in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Harvey Makes Landfall In Louisiana As Houston Copes With Record Rainfall

6:25pm August 30, 2017

by James Doubek

The death tally rose Wednesday after recovery workers in Harris County were finally able to reach a white van that a rescued man had told them was holding several family members.

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A screenshot from Mayor Derrick Harvey's Facebook livestream on Wednesday. "We got some water, y'all. Harvey wasn't playing," the Mayor says in a video that shows knee-deep water inside his house.

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Mayor Of Port Arthur, Texas, Streams Video From Inside His Flooded Home

6:09pm August 30, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The mayor is far from alone: At least 100 people sought refuge at a Port Arthur civic center — only to see brown, murky water flood the space, leaving water just below the surface of cots.

Planes are parked at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Tuesday. The airport, which had been closed since Hurricane Harvey made landfall, opened with limited service on Wednesday.

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With Rain Lessening In Houston, Airports And Ports Begin Opening

4:31pm August 30, 2017

by Greg Allen

As the heavy rains have let up in Houston, officials are assessing when they can reopen the city's port and airports. Both airports opened with limited service Wednesday. The port will take longer.

Volunteers organize stacks of donations that were dropped off Tuesday at the North Dallas location for Hurricane Harvey victims.

When Nature Teaches Us How To Be Human

2:51pm August 30, 2017

by Marcelo Gleiser

As global warming changes the planet, we will experience many severe weather events. How we fare will depend largely on how well we preserve our best qualities — and community, says Marcelo Gleiser.

William Scott (right) and his wife, Teresa, arrived at DaVita Med Center Dialysis in Houston on Tuesday morning, after missing William's appointment on Monday. "It's just good he got in here," she says.

'This Is Surreal': Houston Dialysis Center Struggles To Treat Patients

1:56pm August 30, 2017

People with kidney failure typically need dialysis every other day to stay healthy. Delays in treatment can quickly become life-threatening.