Houston city leaders call on federal agencies to take over Hurricane Harvey relief funds
Local leaders are asking federal agencies to take over distributing Hurricane Harvey relief funds after the General Land Office denied aid to the city of Houston for the second time. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards shows us how it is affecting residents still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Harvey.
HUD says Texas agency discriminated in flood relief funding
Texas’ administration of flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey broke federal law by discriminating against Black and Hispanic residents in the Houston area, according to a decision by the federal housing agency that could channel millions of dollars of aid to communities battered by the 2017 storm.
Blame game over who dropped the ball with Hurricane Harvey relief funds continues
Days after an audit by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) slammed Houston for doing a dismal job helping the city's Hurricane Harvey victims rebuild. A new complaint, by the agency, is holding the state General Land Office (GLO) accountable for similar reasons.
HUD audit slams Houston's management of Harvey relief funds
An audit of federal Hurricane Harvey relief funds found the city of Houston has done a dismal job helping people rebuild their homes despite getting a lot of money to do the work.
Hurricane Harvey relief funds not being used to full extent, report finds
An audit of federal Hurricane Harvey relief funds found the city of Houston has done a dismal job helping people rebuild their homes despite getting a lot of money to do the work.
Texas GLO extends application deadline for Hurricane Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program
Applicants now have until December 31, 2021 at 5 p.m. to submit their completed applications to be considered for eligibility so long as funding is available.
Help for homeowners, renters struggling with damage from natural disaster
Whether you‘re a homeowner or renter if your home suffered damage in a disaster or you're a refugee from the damage of Hurricane Ida, mortgage financer Fannie Mae wants you to know there’s help available.
Ike Dike Latest: Army Corp. release final version of their plan to protect Houston coast
Earlier this week, we checked on the Ike Dike proposal to protect the Galveston Coast. Our Kaitlin Monte gives us the latest update after The Army Corp of Engineers made a big announcement Friday.
The Ike Dike: Where does Houston's coastal protection project stand?
The whole country watched as New Orleans' new levee system was put to the test by Hurricane Ida for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, leading many to wonder why Houston hasn't moved forward with its own proposed plan to protect our coast.
The Ike Dike: Where does Houston's coastal protection project stand?
The whole country watched as New Orleans' new levee system was put to the test by Hurricane Ida for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, leading many to wonder why Houston hasn't moved forward with its own proposed plan to protect our coast.
New Texas law, and proposed federal legislation, could offer help to struggling small businesses.
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, four years ago It left $125 billion in damage With that, and more disasters likely to follow, struggling small businesses to survive.
Liftup Act could help small business in Houston
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, four years ago It left $125 billion in damage With that, and more disasters likely to follow, struggling small businesses to survive. However, FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says one state law and proposed federal legislation can now offer some help.
Has flood protection in Harris County improved since Hurricane Harvey?
As Tropical Storm Ida moves across the Gulf, we continue our anniversary coverage of Hurricane Harvey, which devastated our community four years ago this week.
A look at how Houston-area leaders are working to protect us from the next storm
As Tropical Storm Ida moves across the Gulf, we continue our anniversary coverage of Hurricane Harvey - which devastated our community four years ago this week.
Four years after Hurricane Harvey, Houston mayor says the city is less vulnerable
Four years after Hurricane Harvey bombarded the bayou city with 52 inches of rain Houston's mayor delivered both the question and an answer Are we safer today than we were four years ago?
Hunger crisis still lingers from COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Harvey
Target Hunger is launching a mobile food pantry to help so many families still struggling with not having enough to eat.
Hunger crisis still lingers from COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Harvey
Target Hunger is launching a mobile food pantry to help so many families still struggling with not having enough to eat.
Four years after Hurricane Havey, Houston mayor says city is less vulnerable
Four years after Hurricane Harvey bombarded the Bayou City with 52 inches of rain Houston's mayor delivered both the question and an answer to are we safer today than we were four years ago?
Library books destined for the trash after Harvey repairs get a new home
When FEMA agreed to repair a Houston library that was damaged by Hurricane Harvey, federal rules required all the building's contents to be discarded. That included tens of thousands of books that were never touched by floodwaters.
Mayor Turner says some minority neighborhoods unfairly treated by Harvey rebuilding program
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner claims some minority neighborhoods are being unfairly treated by a Hurricane Harvey rebuilding program.