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DICKINSON, Texas (FOX 26) — U.S. Marine Corps veteran and longtime federal government employee Vanessa Jordon lost nearly everything she owned when Hurricane Harvey flooded her Dickinson home and destroyed her vehicles. “I’m a Harvey survivor and l’m just rebuilding my house,” said Jordon. Rebuilding from the storm absorbed all of Jordon’s savings and maxed out her credit, leaving her completely exposed to the second personal disaster in seventeen months — a partial government shutdown that…

Excavators dig massive pits at the River Aggregates sand mine near Houston. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/318189/318184″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> Sand is a key ingredient in concrete. So, in Texas –where cities are growing and construction is booming– sand mining is good business. But there are concerns around Houston that companies that dig for sand along rivers contributed to the disastrous flooding the region saw…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…