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.
Irma strengthens to Category 3 hurricane
Tropical Storm Irma strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane Thursday with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.
Trump pledges $1M to Harvey relief from personal funds
The White House announced Thursday that President Donald trump pledged to donate $1 million in personal funds to Harvey relief efforts.
False FEMA information circulating on the internet
As flooded residents move through the process of cleaning up and rebuilding they're going to be bombarded with a lot of information, especially regarding FEMA assistance.
Texas Governor announces Day of Prayer
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a Day of Prayer in the Lone Star state following Hurricane Harvey.
FTC warns Harvey victims about flood insurance robocall scam
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to consumers regarding a flood insurance robocall scam.
Many North Texas passengers stuck on cruise ships
Many North Texans are getting an unwanted extra-long vacation on cruise ships that were supposed to dock in Texas just as Hurricane Harvey made landfall.
Homeowners return to rescue pets near Barker Reservoir
Homeowners near Barker Reservoir returned to their homes in an effort to rescue their pets Thursday morning.
Final Harvey rainfall totals, peak winds from National Hurricane Center
The National Hurricane Center has released its final storm summary on rainfall and winds associated with Hurricane Harvey. Cedar Bayou, Texas recorded 51.88 inches of rain from Harvey, breaking the continental U.S. record for rainfall from a single storm. Port Aransas, Texas recorded the highest peak wind gusts, at 132 mph.
Ending rumors - Harris County Flood Control
Jeff Lindner of Harris County Flood Control puts an end to 2 common rumors about current flood.
Muslims asked to donate Eid sacrifice equivalent to Harvey relief
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling on American Muslims to donate the equivalent of what they spend for their Eid al-Adha sacrifice to assist in relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Eid al-Adha falls on Friday, Sept. 1, marking the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj, with the "festival of the sacrifice" holiday.
Amid Harvey, NASA crew guides ISS from Mission Control Houston
A small group of “essential personnel” has remained at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, locked in due to flooding from Hurricane Harvey. Flight control of the International Space Station is continuing in the Mission Control Center, which will remain in operation. Among the highest priority mission activities is the landing of three crew members this weekend.
So far, cell phone networks have weathered Harvey
Roads, refineries and other infrastructure have taken a beating in the Texas and Louisiana regions hit by Harvey - but cellphone networks so far remain largely functional.
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.
Hurricane Harvey pet help
As floodwaters rose, many families had to make difficult decisions about their furry, feathered, and slithery friends.
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.