After the Storm

With Blitz of Houston Stores, The Tile Shop is Poised to Help Post-Harvey Renovators

Last year, the national retailer opened five Houston locations in as many months. Then, Harvey hit.

01/19/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Write It Out

How I Found My Pen Pal at Brazos Bookstore

One writer finds post-Harvey solace in physical media and human connections at a club that grew from two friends who loved to write letters.

01/05/2018 By Rachael Holliday

Harvey Fallout

FEMA Might Pay to Rebuild Churches Post-Harvey After All

A policy change could mean religious organizations will have access to federal disaster relief funds.

01/04/2018 By Dianna Wray

Year In Review

10 News Stories Y'all Really Liked in 2017

And no, they're not all about Harvey.

12/29/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Ice House

Why Did Trump Sign the Wall at NRG Center?

And is his signature still there?

12/29/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Good Will to Men

A Tale of Christmas Furniture

Thanks to Mattress Mack, one family is closer to rebuilding after Harvey.

12/28/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Holiday Spirit

This Local Lingerie Shop Donated Thousands of Bras to Harvey Victims

Top Drawer partnered with a charity to offer "a lifeline of dignity" to more than 5,000 people affected by the storm.

12/25/2017 By Brittanie Shey

Delicious Decor

You Have 8 Days Left to Turn Spaghetti Warehouse Into Your Spaghetti Ware-home

After flood damage closed its Houston location, the chain is liquidating some items in an online auction.

12/05/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Best Places to Work 2017

These Houston Employers Stepped Up After Harvey

From raising money to rescuing flood victims, employees at these companies revealed their character in the storm's wake.

12/04/2017 By Jeff Balke and Laura Furr Mericas

Ice House

An Ode to the 2017 Houston Astros

This year, the stories of a city and its team became intertwined.

12/04/2017 By Scott Vogel

Now Vending

Where to Get Free Books at the Push of a Button

A book vending machine at the Northeast Multi-Service Center makes a small contribution to the still-ailing Houston Public Libraries.

11/29/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Baked Goodness

How Harvey Helped Build the Kolache Bar

The Energy Corridor bakery served through the storm and neighbors are paying it forward.

11/28/2017 By Sherilyn Matthews

Ice House

Where Do Animals Go During a Hurricane?

Harvey left us wondering: do critters hunker down during natural disasters?

10/30/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Green Again

Houston, Get Your Green Cans Ready: Curbside Recycling Returns Next Month

The city is resuming normal recycling schedules soon after removing 1 million cubic yards of Harvey debris.

10/25/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Highly Evolved

Its Opening Delayed by Harvey, Evo Taco Is Now Going Strong

Whether it's CFS or BLT, this new taqueria's fillings are just what Houston needs.

10/18/2017 By Sherilyn Matthews

Beer With a Cause

Revolver Brewing's New Beer Helps Hurricane Victims

One hundred percent of profits from Harvey Relief Golden Ale goes to charity.

10/17/2017 By Charnee Collier

Troubled Waters

The Deliberate Flooding of West Houston

Thousands of Houstonians have been left with gutted homes—and many, many questions.

10/16/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt and Roxanna Asgarian

Fashion Forward

Fashion X Houston Benefits Rebuild Texas Fund with Three Nights of Runway Shows

"To talk about that resiliency versus actually showing it onstage are two different things."

10/13/2017 By Julia Davila

On Pointe

Dance Companies Converge Upon New York for Harvey Fundraising Extravaganza

“Hearts for Houston” will feature live performances by dancers from seven major companies to benefit the United Way of Greater Houston’s Harvey Relief Fund.

10/12/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Charity

Jewelers for Texas Is the Sparkliest Harvey Fundraiser

An online jewelry auction is hoping to raise serious funds for hurricane victims.

10/05/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen