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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

HOUSTON – A strong line of storms is pushing through the Houston area Thursday morning, bringing heavy rain to parts of the area. A flood advisory is in effect for much of the area and drivers should watch for street flooding. Houston TranStar is not reporting high water on any roads at this time. Copyright 2018 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.

HOUSTON – A tornado watch has been issued for Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda and Wharton counties until 11 a.m. as a line of thunderstorms continues to push into the metro area. An earlier watch for counties to the north of the Houston Metro was allowed to expire. As of 2 a.m. Thursday, the strongest storm is in the College Station area and moving to the northeast at 40 to 50 mph, bringing…

The Houston area is expecting severe thunderstorms and localized flooding, with potential isolated tornadoes Wednesday and Thursday. Showers are supposed to start Wednesday afternoon and turn into storms by nighttime, with one to three inches of rain possible overnight, according to the National Weather Service in Houston. Winds up to 25 mph are expected overnight, as well. Meteorologists say the greatest risk for localized flooding and isolated tornadoes would start at midnight through morning Thursday.

Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Published 11:09 am CST, Monday, December 24, 2018 PHOTOS: Houston’s most flood-prone roads  The Houston area is expected to get some nasty weather the Wednesday after Christmas. Storms bring chances for tornadoes, heavy rain and small hail, the National Weather Service reported. >>> See some roads most likely to be barricaded during a storm  less PHOTOS: Houston’s most flood-prone roads  The Houston area is expected to get some nasty weather the Wednesday…