- Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
- Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
- Wildfire in McDowell County, NC is 20% contained, officials say
- California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
- North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene
Today on Texas Standard: Some Houston regions see the most rain and flooding since Hurricane Harvey

Heavy rains led to severe flooding in parts of East and Southeast Texas, prompting evacuations, boat rescues and substantial property damage. Major reservoirs in the Greater Houston area reached levels that led to massive water releases, causing downstream flooding of homes and businesses.