Effort to help families affected by shutdown

Effort to help families affected by shutdown

GALVESTON, Texas (FOX 26) — From Hurricane Harvey to the deadly Santa Fe High School shooting, chef Mary Bass is there when residents in the Galveston area need help the most. “Two years ago, if I would have not gotten a paycheck, it would have been detrimental to my family,” said Bass. Her non-profit organization Chef’s Table Charities is putting together care packages for families struggling through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. “These families are not…

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Federal funds finally arrive

Federal funds finally arrive

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Moe than 500 days after Hurricane Harvey hammered the Gulf Coast, federal recovery funds funneled through the Texas General Land Office have finally arrived in Houston. The General Land Office money is substantial 1.1 billion dollars slated for homeowner assistance, new single family construction and rehabilitation of rental properties. This week’s panel: Jessica Colon – Republican strategist, Nyanza Davis Moore – Democratic Political Commentator Attorney,   Neal Dikeman- Libertarian, former candidate…

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Castro for President

Castro  for President

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – This week’s panel: Jessica Colon – Republican strategist, Nyanza Davis Moore – Democratic Political Commentator Attorney,   Neal Dikeman- Libertarian, former candidate for U.S. Senate,  Antonio Diaz- writer, educator and radio host,  Tomaro Bell – Super Neighborhood leader,  Matt Murphy- Republican and former Houston City Council candidate, discuss the democratic candidates for president in 2020. SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Assailing President Donald Trump for “a crisis of leadership,” former Obama Cabinet member…

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86th Texas Legislature begins

86th Texas Legislature begins

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – This week’s panel: Jessica Colon – Republican strategist, Nyanza Davis Moore – Democratic Political Commentator Attorney,   Neal Dikeman- Libertarian, former candidate for U.S. Senate,  Antonio Diaz- writer, educator and radio host,  Tomaro Bell – Super Neighborhood leader,  Matt Murphy- Republican and former Houston City Council candidate, talk about the goals of the Texas 86th Legislature. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Legislature opens with Republicans having smaller majorities in both…

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Shutdown becomes longest in US history

Shutdown becomes longest in US history

WASHINGTON (AP) — – The partial government shutdown became the longest closure in U.S. history when the clock ticked past midnight into early Saturday as President Donald Trump and nervous Republicans scrambled to find a way out of the mess. A solution couldn’t come soon enough for federal workers who got pay statements Friday but no pay. The House and Senate voted to give federal workers back pay whenever the federal government reopens and then…

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Volunteers work to put sheathing, hurricane clips on new Habitat Home

HOUSTON – It is day three of the Houston Habitat for Humanity build for the 2019 KPRC Habitat Home. Volunteers have been out since 7:30 a.m. and will continue to work until 2 p.m. to help a deserving mother of two. KPRC volunteers and Houston Habitat for Humanity kicked off the build on Tuesday. The walls went up for the northeast Houston home Wednesday. On Thursday, volunteers with Sprouts Farmers Market and Freddy’s Frozen Custard…

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Thief steals trailer from nonprofit

Thief steals trailer from nonprofit

TEXAS CITY, Texas (FOX 26) – A nonprofit that’s helped many families impacted by Hurricane Harvey was hit by thieves. Someone stole one of their trailers with more than $10,000 worth of tools and equipment inside. Jimmy Elmore, Operations Director of Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders, says a truck with two men pulled up to a Texas City house that was being worked on, the men hooked up the trailer and drove off in just minutes. The…

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United Arab Emirates gift $6.5M to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

United Arab Emirates gift $6.5M to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

HOUSTON – Houston officials announced Monday that the United Arab Emirates is granting $6.5 million to the Greater Houston Community Foundation in order to aid in the Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. It will help with recovery efforts through homelessness relief, community revitalization, library services and public health expansion in the area. “The UAE has long-standing ties to Houston and the state of Texas, and we are proud to help this great city,” UAE Consul General…

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Flash flood watch in effect until noon

Flash flood watch in effect until noon

Southeast Texas is under a flash flood watch until noon on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Southeast Texas is under a flash flood watch until noon on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Image 1 of / 40 Caption Close Image 1 of 40 Southeast Texas is under a flash flood watch until noon on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Southeast Texas is under a flash flood watch until…

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Heavy Rainfall, Flash Flooding Possible Across Harris County

Heavy Rainfall, Flash Flooding Possible Across Harris County

A Houston driver goes through rainy weather on the service road for I-45. Harris County residents should prepare for possible heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding through Thursday. Harris County residents should prepare for possible heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding through Thursday afternoon as a weather system moves across the North and Northwest sections of the county, according to the Harris County Flood Control District. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch…

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Flooding possible for Houston area with rain in the forecast through Thursday

Flooding possible for Houston area with rain in the forecast through Thursday

Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Published 6:04 pm CST, Tuesday, January 1, 2019 PHOTOS: Where are the most flood-prone spots in Houston ?  The Houston-area could see as much as three inches of rain in most areas with continuous rain in the forecast through Thursday. >>> See some of the roads that typically get barricaded during a flood  less PHOTOS: Where are the most flood-prone spots in Houston ?  The Houston-area could see as much as three…

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Flash flood watch issued for several counties Houston area counties until Thursday

Flash flood watch issued for several counties Houston area counties until Thursday

HOUSTON – The greater Houston area had an unwelcomed start to 2019 with a dense fog advisory early Tuesday morning Visibility was so poor that drivers heading home from New Year’s Eve celebrations had a dangerous drive home. Several accidents occurred in Houston Tuesday morning, and fog was to blame for a 20 car pile-up accident near Austin Texas. After 8 a.m. the weather will make a turn for the better, and people can expect…

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Deadline for Hurricane Harvey Mitigation Grant Program extended until Jan. 31

Deadline for Hurricane Harvey Mitigation Grant Program extended until Jan. 31

HOUSTON – The Texas Division of Emergency Management announced it’s extending the deadline for its Hurricane Harvey Mitigation Grant Program. The state said it will be accepting applications until Jan. 31, 2019. In February, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott announced the availability of hundreds of millions of grant funds that were available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s HMGP, according to a press release. Copyright 2018 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.

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Parts of southeast Texas under tornado watch until 11 a.m.

Parts of southeast Texas under tornado watch until 11 a.m.

The highlighted area is experiencing severe weather on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. The highlighted area is experiencing severe weather on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The highlighted area is experiencing severe weather on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. The highlighted area is experiencing severe weather on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Photo: National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Parts…

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