Texas AG on Harvey
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is on the lookout for price gouging as Hurricane Harvey sweeps through his state. He joined CBSN by phone to discuss the storm.
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Harvey damage
Flooding and storm surge remain the top worries for residents in Galveston, Texas, as rain from Harvey continues to pour down. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan joins CBSN from the scene.
Path of the storm
Winds over 90 mph hit Texas early Saturday as residents braced for heavy rains that could bring catastrophic flooding over the next few days. WBBM-TV meteorologist Megan Glaros joins CBSN with more.
Texas gov on Harvey
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says there was "great devastation" in areas of the state hit by Hurricane Harvey, but the greatest concern going forward is flooding. Abbott joined CBSN to discuss his state's response to the storm, as well as his interactions with the White House.
Harvey damage
The mayor of Rockport, Texas, says the town has suffered "widespread damage" from Hurricane Harvey as the storm continues to dump rain across southeast Texas. Mayor Charlie Wax joined CBSN to discuss the situation in Rockport, one of the towns hardest hit by the storm.
Concerns on TX shore
Hurricane Harvey is expected to be a multi-day weather event, as hundreds of thousands are already without power. Dr. Michael Brennan, chief hurricane specialist from the National Hurricane Center, joins CBSN to discuss.
Hospital evacuations
Ten newborn babies were evacuated safely from the NICU in a Texas before Hurricane Harvey hit. Dawn Lindley, a nurse with Children's Health transport team, joins CBSN to discuss.
Hurricane Harvey
Hundreds of thousands are now without power as Hurricane Harvey slams southeast Texas. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN from Victoria, Texas, with an update.
Hurricane Harvey latest forecast
Hurricane Harvey continues to weaken with winds down to 80 mph. However, the slow storm is still crawling over the state of Texas which could mean up to 40 inches of rainfall for some areas. Megan Glaros reports.
Responding to the storm
About seven million people live in Hurricane Harvey's path. Stefanie Arcangelo is a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, which is already mobilizing efforts to help the victims. She joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" by phone to discuss how the organization is preparing for the aftermath.
Damage where Harvey makes landfall
Damage is still being assessed Saturday morning from Hurricane Harvey and several areas now look like disaster zones. Late Friday night, President Trump tweeted that he signed a disaster proclamation, freeing up federal assistance for the state of Texas. Wind gusts over 160 mph and flooding rains slammed the towns along the water and it's not expected to let up for days. David Begnaud reports.
Harvey now Category 4
Hurricane Harvey has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 130 mph as it heads toward the Texas coast. David Begnaud has more on the conditions on the ground.
Latest Hurricane Harvey forecast
Scott Padgett, chief meteorologist of CBS station KTVT in Dallas/Fort Worth, has the latest forecast for Hurricane Harvey as it creeps toward the Texas coast.
Corpus Christi forecast
Millions in Texas are bracing for high winds and devastating floods from Hurricane Harvey, which has been upgraded to a Category 3. It could be the worst storm to hit Corpus Christi since Hurricane Celia in 1970. WBBM Meteorologist Steve Baskerville joins CBSN with more.
Path of Harvey
Texas is in the path of what could be the worst hurricane to hit the U.S. in nearly 12 years. Dr. Michael Brennan of the National Hurricane Center joins CBSN with the latest on the storm.
Mayor on hurricane
Hurricane Harvey could dump three feet of rain on Corpus Christi, Texas. Mayor Joe McComb joins CBSN with the latest on the city's preparations and what residents need to do to stay safe.
Storm surge dangers
Hurricane Harvey is taking aim at Texas' Gulf Coast, where the storm surge could raise sea levels by up to 15 feet. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan joins CBSN from Galveston with the latest.
Hurricane Harvey update
Dr. Michael Brennan, chief hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center, joins CBSN with an update on Hurricane Harvey.
Hurricane hunters
"Hurricane hunters" from NOAA are flying through Hurricane Harvey to collect data about the storm as it gains strength in the Gulf of Mexico.
Storm surge dangers
Storm surge is one of the biggest threats to residents choosing to stay along the Texas coast for Hurricane Harvey. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan explains how the city of Galveston is preparing for the storm.
Hurricane & gas prices
CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Port Lavaca, Texas, where Hurricane Harvey is expected to wreak havoc on one of America's busiest ports. He explains how the storm could impact your gas prices.
Bracing for Harvey
CBS News correspondent David Begnaud is in Corpus Christi, Texas, where tens of thousands of people are evacuating and making last-minute preparations as Hurricane Harvey strengthens off the coast.
Prepping for Harvey
CBS News correspondent Don Champion reports from Corpus Christi, Texas, where Hurricane Harvey is expected to unleash damaging winds and up to 35 inches of rain.
Harvey storm surge may flood Texas
Due to storm surge, forecasters say flooding could be catastrophic along much of the Texas coast. DeMarco Morgan reports from Galveston.
Houston braces for Hurricane Harvey
Forecasters say Houston, America's fourth-largest city, could get at least 20 inches of rain thanks to Hurricane Harvey. Houston is a major port and the home of a multi-billion-dollar petrochemical industry. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Port O'Connor, Texas.
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