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Opinion: Hurricane Harvey Was and Still Is a Catastrophe

"Look into the eyes of the children who were sitting on their rooftops waiting to be saved from the raging floodwaters and tell them that this was Houston's finest hour."

09/08/2017 By Melissa Law

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Send Us Your Hurricane Harvey Photos

Your photos of the flooding and recovery efforts could be featured in the next issue of Houstonia.

09/08/2017 By Nicki Koetting

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5 Things Houstonians Should Know When Filing Harvey Insurance Claims

How to file and who to call to recoup Hurricane Harvey costs

09/07/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

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In Order to Rebuild, Houston Needs Its Undocumented Workforce

Texas has more than 250,000 undocumented construction workers, and the Gulf Coast needs as much help as it can get.

09/07/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

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One Meal Prep Company Has Fed Over 10,000 Harvey Volunteers and Victims

Operation Harvey Helpers wasted no time in getting hot meals to Houstonians who needed them most.

09/07/2017 By Nick Bell

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Harvey's Latest Insult: Gridlock Grips the City

Houston's leaders urge patience as traffic—in addition to flooding—paralyzes the region's roadways.

09/07/2017 By Nandi Howard

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Isolated by Harvey, Social Media Brought Houston Back Together

Facebook Live emerged as an important way to spread news, ask for help and connect with friends in the aftermath of the storm.

09/07/2017 By Brittanie Shey

Dept. of New Arrivals

Maybin's on a Mission

Thanks to the Other New Astro's efforts, Houston’s now won seven straight.

09/07/2017 By Scott Vogel

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Volunteer Efforts Across Houston Hampered by Traffic

Recovery efforts have been stymied by traffic, with months' worth of work still ahead.

09/06/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Stories from the Storm: Kayakers Greg Buckles and Lauren Neely

The photos were everywhere. But what really happened?

09/06/2017 By Brittanie Shey

The New Normal

The Astros Have Been Pitch Perfect Lately

A pair of wins in Seattle extend the Astros' winning streak to 6.

09/06/2017 By Scott Vogel

Sports

Billion Dollar Buyer Tilman Fertitta Buys the Houston Rockets

The Landry's CEO paid a record amount for the NBA team.

09/05/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Old Normal

'Harvey Was the Loser'

A triumphant return and an epic sweep of the Mets

09/04/2017 By Scott Vogel

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Flood Waters Could Continue to Cover Memorial for Weeks

"There's hope for the neighborhood—we will be all right."

09/02/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

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The Best Cleaning Products for the Giant Mess That Is Houston

When it comes to flooded homes, Mr. Clean and other grocery store cleaning products don't cut it.

09/01/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

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Harvey by the Numbers—So Far

The damages from flooding are still adding up, but here's how Harvey breaks down right now.

09/01/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Home At Last

Dear Astros: Give Us a Reason to Cheer Again

A letter and a plea

09/01/2017 By Scott Vogel

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Is Food Supply a Problem for Restaurants After Harvey?

With travel still tenuous, not every eatery is getting the food it needs.

09/01/2017 By Alice Levitt

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How One Houston Couple Is Spreading the Good News of Hurricane Harvey

Looking for sunshine during the cloudy aftermath of the storm? The “Hope for Harvey” Instagram account is the pick-me-up Houston needs right now.

08/31/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

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Small Efforts Across the City Make a Huge Difference

The power of social media is allowing Houstonians to make an immediate impact in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

08/31/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt