Houston residents spend Labor Day sorting through Harvey ruins
HOUSTON — Some Gulf Coast residents ripped up soggy carpeting, cut out sheet rock from walls marked by the height floodwaters had reached and sorted through destroyed clothes and other belongings on Monday, 10 days after Harvey swept onto land and caused billions of dollars in damage.Houston's mayor insisted that America's fourth-largest city is "open for business," but with areas under water, people not yet in their homes and city services not yet fully restored, the disasters created by Harvey are by no means resolved.Mayor Sylvester Turner said much of the city was hoping to get back on track after Labor Day, a traditional day to honor workers that took on new meaning in Texas, where people were cleaning out their former homes."Anyone who was planning on a conference or a convention or a sporting event or a concert coming to this city, you can still come," he told CBS. "We can do multiple things at the same time."One worry, of further explosions at a damaged chemical plant, eased after officials carried out a controlled burn Sunday evening of highly unstable compounds at the Arkema plant in Crosby.
HOUSTON — Some Gulf Coast residents ripped up soggy carpeting, cut out sheet rock from walls marked by the height floodwaters had reached and sorted through destroyed clothes and other belongings on Monday, 10 days after Harvey swept onto land and caused billions of dollars in damage.Houston's mayor insisted that America's fourth-largest city is "open for business," but with areas under water, people not yet in their homes and city services not yet fully restored, the disasters created by Harvey are by no means resolved.Mayor Sylvester Turner said much of the city was hoping to get back on track after Labor Day, a traditional day to honor workers that took on new meaning in Texas, where people were cleaning out their former homes."Anyone who was planning on a conference or a convention or a sporting event or a concert coming to this city, you can still come," he told CBS. "We can do multiple things at the same time."One worry, of further explosions at a damaged chemical plant, eased after officials carried out a controlled burn Sunday evening of highly unstable compounds at the Arkema plant in Crosby.
House plans Wednesday vote on Harvey aid
WASHINGTON -- House leaders have announced plans to vote Wednesday on a bill to deliver disaster relief to Texas as it recovers from Harvey.The move on a $7.9 billion relief package would replenish a rapidly depleting disaster aid fund even as another storm, Hurricane Irma, churns out in the Atlantic.The vote would come as a stand-alone measure, and not be tied to the contentious issue of increasing the nation's borrowing limit.
WASHINGTON -- House leaders have announced plans to vote Wednesday on a bill to deliver disaster relief to Texas as it recovers from Harvey.The move on a $7.9 billion relief package would replenish a rapidly depleting disaster aid fund even as another storm, Hurricane Irma, churns out in the Atlantic.The vote would come as a stand-alone measure, and not be tied to the contentious issue of increasing the nation's borrowing limit.
Houston mayor: America's 4th-largest city is 'open for business' despite Harvey disaster
HOUSTON — Houston's mayor insists that America's fourth-largest city is "open for business," but with areas under water, people not yet in their homes, and billions in damage to repair, major disasters that Harvey created are by no means resolved.Mayor Sylvester Turner said much of the city was hoping to get back on track after Labor Day."Anyone who was planning on a conference or a convention or a sporting event or a concert coming to this city, you can still come," he told CBS. "We can do multiple things at the same time."One worry, of further explosions at a damaged chemical plant, eased after officials carried out a controlled burn Sunday evening of highly unstable compounds at the Arkema plant in Crosby.
HOUSTON — Houston's mayor insists that America's fourth-largest city is "open for business," but with areas under water, people not yet in their homes, and billions in damage to repair, major disasters that Harvey created are by no means resolved.Mayor Sylvester Turner said much of the city was hoping to get back on track after Labor Day."Anyone who was planning on a conference or a convention or a sporting event or a concert coming to this city, you can still come," he told CBS. "We can do multiple things at the same time."One worry, of further explosions at a damaged chemical plant, eased after officials carried out a controlled burn Sunday evening of highly unstable compounds at the Arkema plant in Crosby.
"School supplies and backpacks:" Packers legends come together to raise money for Harvey victims
BROOKFIELD -- Four Green Bay Packers legends on Sunday, September 3rd came together to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey."The Green Bay Packers are here too.
BROOKFIELD -- Four Green Bay Packers legends on Sunday, September 3rd came together to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey."The Green Bay Packers are here too.
"Wanted to help:" JJ Watt begins distributing items for Harvey victims in Texas, $18M+ raised
HOUSTON, Texas -- Thousands of items collected in Pewaukee, Janesville and Madison for Hurricane Harvey victims were beginning to be distributed by Pewaukee native and former Wisconsin Badgers star JJ Watt, who now plays for the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 3rd in Texas.Watt on Sunday on Facebook shared photos of the trucks arriving, and the items that will be distributed to Harvey victims:"I can't say thank you enough to the people around the world, to the people around America, to the people of Texas.
HOUSTON, Texas -- Thousands of items collected in Pewaukee, Janesville and Madison for Hurricane Harvey victims were beginning to be distributed by Pewaukee native and former Wisconsin Badgers star JJ Watt, who now plays for the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 3rd in Texas.Watt on Sunday on Facebook shared photos of the trucks arriving, and the items that will be distributed to Harvey victims:"I can't say thank you enough to the people around the world, to the people around America, to the people of Texas.
Watch: Controlled burn at chemical plant that flooded due to Harvey
HOUSTON — Authorities carried out a controlled burn Sunday at a chemical plant damaged by Harvey, sending small flames and gray smoke into the sky, after saying the highly unstable compounds that had caused previous explosions needed to be neutralized.Small flames burning in charred structures were seen, with a limited amount of the smoke, from the Arkema plant in Crosby, outside Houston.
HOUSTON — Authorities carried out a controlled burn Sunday at a chemical plant damaged by Harvey, sending small flames and gray smoke into the sky, after saying the highly unstable compounds that had caused previous explosions needed to be neutralized.Small flames burning in charred structures were seen, with a limited amount of the smoke, from the Arkema plant in Crosby, outside Houston.
"Get the city to come together:" Bar owners, DJs organize fundraiser for Harvey victims
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee bar owners and DJs are teaming up to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.Matador Taco and Tequila Bar is donating a portion of proceeds from their Sunday Funday event on September 3rd to the Greater Houston Community Foundation.A number of local DJs are also donating a portion of their pay from the event to the cause as well.Organizers said even though we're a thousand miles away from the devastation, it is important for the city of Milwaukee to be involved."Milwaukee has a lot of problems itself, so we figured if we can get the city to come together just a little bit, to help other people, maybe it will brighten up our city a little bit too," Declan O'Connell, organizer said.The goal is $2,000 for those in need.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee bar owners and DJs are teaming up to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.Matador Taco and Tequila Bar is donating a portion of proceeds from their Sunday Funday event on September 3rd to the Greater Houston Community Foundation.A number of local DJs are also donating a portion of their pay from the event to the cause as well.Organizers said even though we're a thousand miles away from the devastation, it is important for the city of Milwaukee to be involved."Milwaukee has a lot of problems itself, so we figured if we can get the city to come together just a little bit, to help other people, maybe it will brighten up our city a little bit too," Declan O'Connell, organizer said.The goal is $2,000 for those in need.
66K+ sign petition to rename Texas highway The JJ Watt Parkway "as a token of our appreciation"
HOUSTON, Texas -- More than 66,000 have signed a petition to rename a Texas highway after JJ Watt.The Change.org petition was launched by Lindsey Duke of Houston, Texas.
HOUSTON, Texas -- More than 66,000 have signed a petition to rename a Texas highway after JJ Watt.The Change.org petition was launched by Lindsey Duke of Houston, Texas.
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.