43 cats and dogs arrive in Chicago from flood-damaged Houston after Harvey
CHICAGO — Volunteers in Chicago have returned from Houston with 43 cats and dogs that their owners in flood-damaged Houston felt they had no choice but to give up for good.It was a more than 21-hour drive.PAWS Chicago said the trip was a necessary journey in order to make room for homeless pets that continue arriving in shelters in Houston and the surrounding areas after Harvey.The organization said many families who have lost everything are giving up their animals because they can no longer care for them.
CHICAGO — Volunteers in Chicago have returned from Houston with 43 cats and dogs that their owners in flood-damaged Houston felt they had no choice but to give up for good.It was a more than 21-hour drive.PAWS Chicago said the trip was a necessary journey in order to make room for homeless pets that continue arriving in shelters in Houston and the surrounding areas after Harvey.The organization said many families who have lost everything are giving up their animals because they can no longer care for them.
Hurricane watches posted: Irma could threaten Caribbean Tuesday
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Islands at the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea made preparations Sunday for approaching Hurricane Irma, which could threaten the area Tuesday.Hurricane watches were posted for Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Monserrat, St.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Islands at the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea made preparations Sunday for approaching Hurricane Irma, which could threaten the area Tuesday.Hurricane watches were posted for Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Monserrat, St.
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President Trump attends church service on National Day of Prayer
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is attending a church service on a National Day of Prayer for Harvey victims.President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at St.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is attending a church service on a National Day of Prayer for Harvey victims.President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at St.
As Harvey finally fizzles, a look at what made it so nasty
WASHINGTON — The slow-moving, super-wet and especially devastating storm named Harvey is finally fizzling.Since first hitting shore near Corpus Christi, Texas, more than a week ago, the storm dumped 27 trillion gallons of rain on Texas and Louisiana — enough to cover all of Manhattan a mile (1.6 kilometers) deep.
WASHINGTON — The slow-moving, super-wet and especially devastating storm named Harvey is finally fizzling.Since first hitting shore near Corpus Christi, Texas, more than a week ago, the storm dumped 27 trillion gallons of rain on Texas and Louisiana — enough to cover all of Manhattan a mile (1.6 kilometers) deep.
Astros return to Houston for 1st game since Harvey
HOUSTON — Baseball returned to Houston on Saturday with the Astros giving the flood-ravaged city a few hours of entertainment at the end of a terrible and trying week.The Astros beat the New York Mets 12-8 in a doubleheader opener, the first professional sporting event in the city since Hurricane Harvey."After the week that we've gone through people ...
HOUSTON — Baseball returned to Houston on Saturday with the Astros giving the flood-ravaged city a few hours of entertainment at the end of a terrible and trying week.The Astros beat the New York Mets 12-8 in a doubleheader opener, the first professional sporting event in the city since Hurricane Harvey."After the week that we've gone through people ...
Upbeat President Trump pitches in at shelter for Harvey victims
HOUSTON — President Donald Trump cupped a boy's face in his hands and then gave him a high-five.
HOUSTON — President Donald Trump cupped a boy's face in his hands and then gave him a high-five.
President Trump to meet flood victims in Texas, Louisiana
HOUSTON -- President Donald Trump is set to stop in Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana, to survey damage from Harvey.The White House says he'll have time to talk to residents still recovering from the devastation.
HOUSTON -- President Donald Trump is set to stop in Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana, to survey damage from Harvey.The White House says he'll have time to talk to residents still recovering from the devastation.
Humane Society asking for foster parents to help make room for Harvey animals
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Humane Society is gearing up to take in roughly two dozen animals from overcrowded shelters in Texas.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Humane Society is gearing up to take in roughly two dozen animals from overcrowded shelters in Texas.
Confirmed Harvey-related death toll now 42
HOUSTON — The Latest on Tropical Depression Harvey (all times local):9:25 p.m.Three more people have been confirmed as Harvey-related deaths by the Harris County medical examiner.The new entries in a list kept by the Harris County Institute for Forensic Sciences brings to 42 the confirmed death toll from Harvey, one week after it slammed into the middle Texas Gulf coast.Harris County is home to Houston and has so far accounted for 28 deaths from the storm.___8:25 p.m.Harris County residents have been calling meteorologist Jeff Lindner a hero for his frequent updates throughout Harvey and its flooding aftermath.A Houston man set up a GoFundMe page to send him on a vacation, noting that the Harris County Flood Control District meteorologist had likely saved lives by announcing recommended and mandatory evacuations and updates about reservoir releases, breached levees and rising floodwater projections.But Harris County rules prevent its employees from taking gifts worth more than $100.
HOUSTON — The Latest on Tropical Depression Harvey (all times local):9:25 p.m.Three more people have been confirmed as Harvey-related deaths by the Harris County medical examiner.The new entries in a list kept by the Harris County Institute for Forensic Sciences brings to 42 the confirmed death toll from Harvey, one week after it slammed into the middle Texas Gulf coast.Harris County is home to Houston and has so far accounted for 28 deaths from the storm.___8:25 p.m.Harris County residents have been calling meteorologist Jeff Lindner a hero for his frequent updates throughout Harvey and its flooding aftermath.A Houston man set up a GoFundMe page to send him on a vacation, noting that the Harris County Flood Control District meteorologist had likely saved lives by announcing recommended and mandatory evacuations and updates about reservoir releases, breached levees and rising floodwater projections.But Harris County rules prevent its employees from taking gifts worth more than $100.
White House preparing $5.9B request for Harvey recovery aid
WASHINGTON — The White House has prepared a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey recovery aid, a first down payment to make sure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.President Trump's proposal, which is being finalized pending White House consultations with key Republicans, promises to represent just a fraction of an eventual Harvey recovery package that could rival the $100-billion-plus in taxpayer-financed help for victims of 2005's Hurricane Katrina.A senior administration official said the plan will be sent to Congress on Friday and House and Senate votes appear likely next week.
WASHINGTON — The White House has prepared a request to Congress for an initial $5.9 billion package in Harvey recovery aid, a first down payment to make sure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.President Trump's proposal, which is being finalized pending White House consultations with key Republicans, promises to represent just a fraction of an eventual Harvey recovery package that could rival the $100-billion-plus in taxpayer-financed help for victims of 2005's Hurricane Katrina.A senior administration official said the plan will be sent to Congress on Friday and House and Senate votes appear likely next week.
Wisconsin cheese companies send over 17,000 pounds of cheese to Houston
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB), funded by the Dairy Farm Families of Wisconsin, coordinated a state-wide effort with Wisconsin cheesemakers to send over 17,000 pounds of cheese to Houston to provide nutritious food for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, according to a recent release.“We are deeply saddened by the devastation facing Texas residents in the wake of Hurricane Harvey,” says Suzanne Fanning, WMMB VP of Marketing Communications. “Our Wisconsin cheesemakers and dairy farmers are inherently focused on helping others so we offered them a way to get involved.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB), funded by the Dairy Farm Families of Wisconsin, coordinated a state-wide effort with Wisconsin cheesemakers to send over 17,000 pounds of cheese to Houston to provide nutritious food for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, according to a recent release.“We are deeply saddened by the devastation facing Texas residents in the wake of Hurricane Harvey,” says Suzanne Fanning, WMMB VP of Marketing Communications. “Our Wisconsin cheesemakers and dairy farmers are inherently focused on helping others so we offered them a way to get involved.
As floodwaters recede, Houston officials look to recovery
HOUSTON — As floodwaters receded and rescuers searched waterlogged neighborhoods for more potential victims, Houston officials began turning their attention to finding temporary housing for those in shelters and getting enough gasoline for people to fill up cars — but also to the city's long-term recovery, which will take years and billions of dollars.Authorities raised the death toll from the storm to 39 late Thursday.
HOUSTON — As floodwaters receded and rescuers searched waterlogged neighborhoods for more potential victims, Houston officials began turning their attention to finding temporary housing for those in shelters and getting enough gasoline for people to fill up cars — but also to the city's long-term recovery, which will take years and billions of dollars.Authorities raised the death toll from the storm to 39 late Thursday.
32nd Harvey-related death confirmed
Officials say a 61-year-old Southeast Texas woman has become the 32nd person confirmed to have died in Texas because of Harvey.Newton County Sheriff Billy Rowles says Clementine Thomas died Wednesday afternoon when the car she was driving was swept from Texas 87 south of Newton, about 60 miles northeast of Beaumont.In a statement Thursday, Rowles said witnesses reported that several people risked their lives to rescue Thomas but were unsuccessful.
Officials say a 61-year-old Southeast Texas woman has become the 32nd person confirmed to have died in Texas because of Harvey.Newton County Sheriff Billy Rowles says Clementine Thomas died Wednesday afternoon when the car she was driving was swept from Texas 87 south of Newton, about 60 miles northeast of Beaumont.In a statement Thursday, Rowles said witnesses reported that several people risked their lives to rescue Thomas but were unsuccessful.
Experts say swarm of mosquitoes expected after Harvey
A health expert warns standing water from Harvey could create a boom in the mosquito population and the potential transmission of mosquito-borne diseases.Joon Lee is a medical entomologist at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
A health expert warns standing water from Harvey could create a boom in the mosquito population and the potential transmission of mosquito-borne diseases.Joon Lee is a medical entomologist at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
Harvey latest: High E. coli levels in Houston-area floodwaters
TEXAS -- A Texas A&M University analysis of floodwater samples from the Houston area shows E.
TEXAS -- A Texas A&M University analysis of floodwater samples from the Houston area shows E.
Blain's Farm and Fleet in Janesville to host 12-hour donation drive Friday for Harvey victims
JANESVILLE -- Blain's Farm and Fleet in Janesville is set to host a 12-hour donation drive for Harvey victims.According to a news release, on Friday, September 1st, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., you can donate needed items at the store on Old Humes Road in Janesville.This donation drive is in conjunction with Hufcor and the JJ Watt Foundation, established by Wisconsin native and Houston Texans football star, JJ Watt.Requested donations include: buckets, sponges, rubber gloves, hand sanitizer, water gallons, disinfectant wipes, kitchen trash bags, and pet supplies.To make it easy for the community to support the relief effort, Blain’s Farm and Fleet will open early Friday so that folks can purchase items that will then be loaded onto relief trailers outside the store.Alternatively, those interested in donating may bringing new, unopened items from home.Hufcor and Blain's Farm and Fleet trailers will be on site for loading and will then be hauled to Houston for distribution by the JJ Watt Foundation.Blain's Farm and Fleet is counting on the generosity of Janesville neighbors to help meet the needs of those affected by the Hurricane in Houston.
JANESVILLE -- Blain's Farm and Fleet in Janesville is set to host a 12-hour donation drive for Harvey victims.According to a news release, on Friday, September 1st, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., you can donate needed items at the store on Old Humes Road in Janesville.This donation drive is in conjunction with Hufcor and the JJ Watt Foundation, established by Wisconsin native and Houston Texans football star, JJ Watt.Requested donations include: buckets, sponges, rubber gloves, hand sanitizer, water gallons, disinfectant wipes, kitchen trash bags, and pet supplies.To make it easy for the community to support the relief effort, Blain’s Farm and Fleet will open early Friday so that folks can purchase items that will then be loaded onto relief trailers outside the store.Alternatively, those interested in donating may bringing new, unopened items from home.Hufcor and Blain's Farm and Fleet trailers will be on site for loading and will then be hauled to Houston for distribution by the JJ Watt Foundation.Blain's Farm and Fleet is counting on the generosity of Janesville neighbors to help meet the needs of those affected by the Hurricane in Houston.