Houston Gets $1.8M To Become More Resilient Post-Harvey
Wednesday's announcement comes as the city continues recovering from Hurricane Harvey's devastating flooding last year.
Wednesday's announcement comes as the city continues recovering from Hurricane Harvey's devastating flooding last year.
An online fundraiser Watt launched after the storm hit Texas last year went viral and far exceeded his original goal of raising $200,000.
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt says he has distributed the $41.6 million his foundation raised to help rebuild the Texas Gulf Coast after Hurricane Harvey.
If dealing with a flooded-out home wasn't enough, those who live in Crosby have also spent the twelve months since Hurricane Harvey dealing with a potential chemical disaster.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) launched a page on his website for Texans with information on disaster aid legislation passed since the storm.
In the year since Hurricane Harvey caused widespread flooding and damage in Texas, nonprofits and charities have been filling the gaps in aid that government agencies may not have covered.
As many as 10,000 home and business owners are suing the federal government alleging the decision to open the dams constitutes a government land seizure.
When the flood waters rose during Hurricane Harvey, Allen-based non-profit Trusted World answered the call immediately.
Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas last August as a powerful Category 4 storm, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage.
When Brandon Branda's home was heavily damaged by Hurricane Harvey, he felt as if his family would be okay because they had insurance.
The Vice President will also receive a briefing on Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts and will give formal remarks.
The Texans said that they are donating the turf they played on at NRG Stadium last season to C.E. King High School after its field was destroyed in Hurricane Harvey flooding.
When Hurricane Harvey hit more than 100,000 flooded homes in Harris County didn't have flood insurance. According to FEMA, 80 percent of all households affected by the storm weren't covered.
After breaking his shoulder and bloodying his face in a crash at the Tour de France, Texas cyclist Lawson Craddock has soldiered on through six more grueling days of the race.
A 25-year-old man accused of posing as a 17-year-old student and Hurricane Harvey evacuee so he could play basketball at a Dallas high school is facing a new charge of indecency with a child.
Four dozen Texas gasoline stations, most of them in in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, accused of Hurricane Harvey-related price gouging have agreed to issue refunds to purchasers.
FEMA said Friday the final 707 displaced households will move out by Sunday.
Country music star George Strait is leading a new tourism campaign for Rockport and Fulton nearly 10 months after Hurricane Harvey devastated the area that he sometimes calls home.
Texas law doesn't require contractors to be licensed or provide minimal bonds to ensure recovery if their work is subpar.
The city of Houston has released a Hurricane Harvey recovery draft proposal on how to spend more than $1.1 billion in government funds meant for housing.
The area extends roughly from Victoria in South Texas northeast to Houston and over to the Louisiana border.
The family of Jill Renick, 48, filed a lawsuit against Omni Hotels claiming Renick died of drowning due to the hotel's gross negligence and conscious disregard for their guests.
The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide more than $277 million to help hurricane-damaged public transportation in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin islands.
A Houston TV station that flooded during live coverage of Hurricane Harvey last year is set for demolition.
The federal agency that investigates industrial accidents is offering muted criticism of the Houston-area chemical plant that flooded last year during Hurricane Harvey.
A line of family, friends, and loved ones filled a north Texas home to celebrate the birthday of Viola Ford Fletcher. She's 110 years old.
While no one has confirmed it, it's an open secret that the popular top cop in Dallas is likely to entertain an offer soon to take over the Houston Police Department.
Judge Alex Kim ordered two 14-year-old boys facing a felony charge of terroristic threat to be held in detention.
A few thunderstorms possible Saturday afternoon. Better chance of storms late morning through the evening Sunday.
From tea parties to resident events at the Preston of the Park Cities, their bond is inseparable.
Judge Alex Kim ordered two 14-year-old boys facing a felony charge of terroristic threat to be held in detention.
A line of family, friends, and loved ones filled a north Texas home to celebrate the birthday of Viola Ford Fletcher. She's 110 years old.
While no one has confirmed it, it's an open secret that the popular top cop in Dallas is likely to entertain an offer soon to take over the Houston Police Department.
Designs show the proposed building would be nearly twice the size of the town hall with a 173-foot steeple as tall as 16-story building.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has said it plans to drop the Cook Children's Health Plan and award contracts to several national, for-profit insurance companies instead.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
Contender for the GOP Texas House District 97 primary runoff, @cherylbeantx, discusses her position on casinos and gambling in Texas.
In the GOP primary runoff for Texas House District 97, @JohnMcQueeneyTX discusses who he thinks should decide to bring casinos to Texas and the ideal situation for the state with Jack Fink.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Dallas-Fort Worth hockey fans are searching for anything and everything related to the Dallas Stars and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Dallas Trinity FC will play at the Cotton Bowl when the season begins in August.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Another professional women's sport is coming to town.
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots, ending his six-game streak of allowing two goals or less.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Traveonna Mays turned herself into the Denton jail Thursday on a charge of injury to a child.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink takes a look at the Texas House District 97 primary runoff.
Contender for the GOP Texas House District 97 primary runoff, @cherylbeantx, discusses her position on casinos and gambling in Texas.
In the GOP primary runoff for Texas House District 97, @JohnMcQueeneyTX discusses who he thinks should decide to bring casinos to Texas and the ideal situation for the state with Jack Fink.
As more rain is expected this weekend, it's been the 6th warmest and 8th wettest spring on record in North Texas, according to CBS News Texas meteorologist Jeff Ray.
A woman who is believed to be the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Massacre celebrated her 110th birthday Friday in North Texas.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!