Beaumont hospital evacs patients by air due to flooding
A Southeast Texas hospital is evacuating nearly 200 patients by air after the local water supply failed because of flooding from Harvey.
Texas Dept of Public Safety report: 37,000 homes damaged, 7,000 destroyed
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that more than 37,000 homes have sustained major damage and nearly 7,000 have been destroyed by Harvey and its flooding.
US Border Patrol dispatches boats, 450 rescues reported
The U.S. Border Patrol says it has rescued about 450 people since dispatching vessels to the Houston area on Monday.
Kentucky, Tennessee under flood threat as Harvey moves inland
The National Weather Service is forecasting flooding in Kentucky and Tennessee as Tropical Depression Harvey travels inland.
Beaumont hospital still operating under 'extreme emergency conditions'
Officials at Beaumont's other hospital say they've decided not to move their patients elsewhere but are operating under "extreme emergency conditions."
US Postal Service lists locations to pick up government benefit checks after Harvey
The U.S. Postal Service has posted a list of locations where Houston-area residents can pick up government benefit checks after Harvey forced the temporary closing of several post offices.
Texas DMV suspends vehicle registration, inspection rules for victims of Harvey
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has temporarily suspended rules relating to vehicle registration, titling, and inspection for victims of Harvey. With this suspension,Texans who residei n affected counties can avoid penalties for failure to timely register a vehicle, obtain a vehicle inspection, or transfer title to a vehicle.
Coast Guard Academy cadets make maps for Harvey response
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets are creating maps showing the locations of people in Texas who posted on social media that they needed help during Hurricane Harvey.
Houston ISD classes to begin on Sept. 11
The first day of school for Houston Independent School District students will be Sept. 11, if weather and facility conditions permit.
Flood traps workers in bakery; they bake goods for Harvey victims
Workers at a bakery in Wayside, Texas were trapped inside for two days due to Hurricane Harvey.
Beyoncé launches Harvey relief effort for Houston
Houston native Beyoncé has kicked off a Harvey relief effort for her hometown.
OnStar helping those in Harvey crisis from Detroit headquarters
Thousands of workers and volunteers have headed down south to help the Harvey victims. Some important rescue work is also being done, though, from high atop a skyscraper in Detroit.
Houston Fire Department saves 7,000+ people, takes 13,000+ calls
Houston's fire department prepared Thursday to begin a block-by-block search of thousands of flooded homes in a city wrecked by Harvey, as the official death toll from the storm climbed to at least 31.
Coast Guard rescues more than 4,500 people, 113 pets
Crews continue to rescue soaked and terrified people in southeast Texas as water levels still threaten to rise in several areas.
The City of Beaumont has lost water supply
The city of Beaumont has lost its water supply throughout the city due to floodwaters.
METRO resumes limited services on Thursday
Limited METRO local bus routes will resume Thursday, Aug. 31. There will also be limited METRORail service on the Red Line from Fannin South Station to Downtown Transit Center. Bus shuttles will provide transportation along the line from Downtown Transit Center to Northline Transit Center. Red Line service will be running every 15 minutes.
Gov. Abbott reports 10,000 more National Guard troops deployed to Texas
About 10,000 additional National Guard troops from around the U.S. are being deployed to Texas as Harvey continues dumping rain on the region.
Tillerson praises Mexico's generosity in offering Harvey aid
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is praising Mexico's generosity in offering assistance as the U.S. responds to Harvey.
Elderly residents evacuated from flooded retirement home by airboat
Residents of a retirement home in Orange, Texas are being evacuated by airboat from the flooded facility about 30 miles east of Beaumont.