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WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike. With Bush’s casket atop the Lincoln Catafalque, first used for Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 funeral, dignitaries came forward to honor the Texan whose efforts…

WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike. With Bush’s casket atop the Lincoln Catafalque, first used for Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 funeral, dignitaries came forward to honor the Texan whose…

George Herbert Walker Bush left The White House in 1993, but continued to make his mark on the county for the past quarter century. “I’ve spoken of a thousand points of light, of all the community organizations that are spread, like stars, throughout the nation doing good,” President Bush said. It was a message and theme that repeated itself in his run to The White House, inaugural speech and well after he left office. President Bush’s…

Presidents and other leaders are pouring in with praise for former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday at age 94: (He) “was a man of the highest character. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad.” – Former President George W. Bush ___ “George H.W. Bush’s life is a testament to the notion that public service is…

HOUSTON (AP) — George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st President of the United States of America, died November 30, 2018. He was 94 years old and is survived by five children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his second child, Pauline Robinson “Robin” Bush; and his brothers Prescott and “Bucky.” [embedded content]Mr. Bush was elected president…

A new program is about to begin that will help homeowners struggling to recover after Hurricane Harvey who were not reimbursed or had to pay for repairs out of pocket. Applications for the Homeowner Reimbursement Program and the Homeowner Assistance Program will be available on December 3, 2018. The programs are being administered by the Texas General Land Office. Homeowners who need still need assistance with home repairs or rebuilding can apply for the Homeowner Assistance Program. Homeowners…

The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund is disbursing the last round of grants to local flood victims. The fund was established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett last year to help with disaster relief, whether it was an immediate medium or long-term need. Overall, more than $113 million will have been given out to help 190,000 households. The decisions were based on carefully selected nonprofit organizations. This latest round of $3 million…

Car submerged in water near Cypress Creek in Houston, on Aug. 29, 2017 Texas should brace for more — and worse — Hurricane Harveys, according to a major scientific report made public on Friday by the Trump administration. Based on the research of hundreds of government and academic scientists, including several in Texas, the 1,656-page appraisal warns that Harvey and other recent extreme weather events are harbingers of climate change. Absent swift action to slash…