House passes $7.9 billion Harvey disaster aid package
WASHINGTON -- The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed $7.9 billion in Hurricane Harvey disaster relief as warring Republicans and Democrats united behind help for victims of that storm as an ever more powerful new hurricane bore down on Florida.The 419-3 vote sent the aid package — likely the first of several — to the Senate in hopes of sending the bill to President Donald Trump before dwindling federal disaster reserves run out at the end of this week."Help is on the way," said Texas GOP Rep.
WASHINGTON -- The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed $7.9 billion in Hurricane Harvey disaster relief as warring Republicans and Democrats united behind help for victims of that storm as an ever more powerful new hurricane bore down on Florida.The 419-3 vote sent the aid package — likely the first of several — to the Senate in hopes of sending the bill to President Donald Trump before dwindling federal disaster reserves run out at the end of this week."Help is on the way," said Texas GOP Rep.
Houston cleanup has little crime and lots of helping hands
HOUSTON — After riding out Hurricane Harvey in a motel and waiting an agonizing week for the waist-high waters to recede, 71-year-old Bob Janak returned to his wrecked home for the first time to find it swarming with people.They weren't thieves or looters.
HOUSTON — After riding out Hurricane Harvey in a motel and waiting an agonizing week for the waist-high waters to recede, 71-year-old Bob Janak returned to his wrecked home for the first time to find it swarming with people.They weren't thieves or looters.
Florida's Gov. Rick Scott: Anyone evacuating should "get out now"
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NFL: Dolphins-Bucs will not be played in Miami this week
DAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins' season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not be played in Miami this week, but may be moved to a neutral site because of Hurricane Irma, the NFL said Tuesday.If the game is not relocated, it will be postponed until November, when the teams share the same bye week.Kickoff had been scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, but Irma is forecast to threaten South Florida this weekend.
DAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins' season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not be played in Miami this week, but may be moved to a neutral site because of Hurricane Irma, the NFL said Tuesday.If the game is not relocated, it will be postponed until November, when the teams share the same bye week.Kickoff had been scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, but Irma is forecast to threaten South Florida this weekend.
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Selena's father mourns relatives who died in van during Harvey flooding
HOUSTON – The father of slain Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla is mourning six relatives who died in Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters.Abraham Quintanilla said in a post on Facebook that he is related to the family members found dead in a van that was pulled from a bayou Aug. 30, according to the San Antonio Express-News."Manuel's mother Carolina was my father's 1st cousin," Abraham Quintanilla wrote. "My condolences to their family."
HOUSTON – The father of slain Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla is mourning six relatives who died in Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters.Abraham Quintanilla said in a post on Facebook that he is related to the family members found dead in a van that was pulled from a bayou Aug. 30, according to the San Antonio Express-News."Manuel's mother Carolina was my father's 1st cousin," Abraham Quintanilla wrote. "My condolences to their family."
President Trump declares emergencies in Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands as Irma approaches
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has declared emergencies in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Hurricane Irma prepares for landfall.The declarations authorize the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts in those places.The dangerous Category 5 storm is wielding the most powerful winds ever recorded for a storm in the Atlantic Ocean.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has declared emergencies in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Hurricane Irma prepares for landfall.The declarations authorize the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate disaster relief efforts in those places.The dangerous Category 5 storm is wielding the most powerful winds ever recorded for a storm in the Atlantic Ocean.
Beyonce, Streisand to headline Harvey relief telethon September 12th
NEW YORK — Beyonce, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey will headline a one-hour telethon to benefit Hurricane Harvey victims that will be simulcast next week on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT.The event will be telecast live at 8 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 12, and on tape delay at 8 p.m. on the West Coast, and streamed live on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
NEW YORK — Beyonce, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey will headline a one-hour telethon to benefit Hurricane Harvey victims that will be simulcast next week on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT.The event will be telecast live at 8 p.m. Eastern on Sept. 12, and on tape delay at 8 p.m. on the West Coast, and streamed live on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
"It makes you feel good:" Volunteers to pack 1M meals in 30 days for Harvey victims
MILWAUKEE -- Harvey is long gone, but some people are still trying to find their way in the wake of the devastating storm.
MILWAUKEE -- Harvey is long gone, but some people are still trying to find their way in the wake of the devastating storm.
'Build the wall' takes back seat to rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON — The U.S. government carefully designed a path of least resistance to building a border wall in Texas, picking a wildlife refuge and other places it already owns or controls to quickly begin construction.
HOUSTON — The U.S. government carefully designed a path of least resistance to building a border wall in Texas, picking a wildlife refuge and other places it already owns or controls to quickly begin construction.
Florida Keys evacuations readied ahead of Irma
Officials in the Florida Keys are gearing up to get tourists and residents out of the possible path of Hurricane Irma.Monroe County spokeswoman Cammy Clark says in a news release that a mandatory evacuation for tourists will begin at sunrise Wednesday.
Officials in the Florida Keys are gearing up to get tourists and residents out of the possible path of Hurricane Irma.Monroe County spokeswoman Cammy Clark says in a news release that a mandatory evacuation for tourists will begin at sunrise Wednesday.
Ready to go! Dogs displaced by Harvey up for adoption at HAWS in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Great news!
WAUKESHA -- Great news!
Dozens of Red Cross Wisconsin volunteers are now helping in Texas, Florida
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross commitment to helping those affected by Harvey is tremendous -- and now, Irma is coming into play.Red Cross Wisconsin tweeted on Tuesday, September 5th that is has more than 100 volunteers helping in south Texas in the wake of Harvey.
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross commitment to helping those affected by Harvey is tremendous -- and now, Irma is coming into play.Red Cross Wisconsin tweeted on Tuesday, September 5th that is has more than 100 volunteers helping in south Texas in the wake of Harvey.
North Shore Bank offering free coin counting to donate to JJ Watt Harvey relief fund
BROOKFIELD -- In an effort to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, North Shore Bank announced its branches will offer free coin counting to the public Thursday, September 7th, through Saturday, September 9th.
BROOKFIELD -- In an effort to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, North Shore Bank announced its branches will offer free coin counting to the public Thursday, September 7th, through Saturday, September 9th.
Operation Helping Houston's Heroes: Former police supervisor organizes mission to help 1st responders
HOUSTON, Texas -- It's a mission to help the men and women who are often not thought of in a situation like Hurricane Harvey.
HOUSTON, Texas -- It's a mission to help the men and women who are often not thought of in a situation like Hurricane Harvey.
Caribbean islands begin preparations for Hurricane Irma, now a Category 4 storm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Irma has strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean.The storm's center is 490 miles (790 kilometers) east of the Leeward Islands late Monday afternoon.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Irma has strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean.The storm's center is 490 miles (790 kilometers) east of the Leeward Islands late Monday afternoon.
"Super happy to help:" BelAir Cantina creates 'Tacos for Texas' to raise relief for Harvey victims
MILWAUKEE -- For the next two weeks, you can help support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts one taco at a time.Starting on Labor Day and running through Sunday, September 17, BelAir Cantina is partnering with FM 102.1 and OnMilwaukee.com to host a “Tacos for Texas” fundraiser at its six locations, with a special “Texas Taco” on the menu.
MILWAUKEE -- For the next two weeks, you can help support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts one taco at a time.Starting on Labor Day and running through Sunday, September 17, BelAir Cantina is partnering with FM 102.1 and OnMilwaukee.com to host a “Tacos for Texas” fundraiser at its six locations, with a special “Texas Taco” on the menu.