The Texas General Land Office says neither area scored high enough on their application to get money. Author: KHOU 11 Staff Updated: 10:21 PM CDT May 20, 2021
HOUSTON A billion dollars in federal funds meant to help areas for flood mitigation after Hurricane Harvey won t be coming to Houston.
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia says the City of Houston and most of Harris County were left off the list.
The Texas General Land Office said neither area scored high enough on their application to get money.
“They are blind to the needs and the challenges that we face here in Harris County,” Commissioner Garcia said. “I m frustrated, folks. I m angry.”
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The need for flood mitigation in places like Meyerland was indisputable. Fortunately, those improvements are in progress and Houston City Councilmember Abbie Kamin believes they're already helping.
Officials warn of possible tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico late next week
Officials warn of possible tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more about a possible tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico late next week.
HOUSTON - The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, but some weather forecast models are predicting a possible tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico late next week. Now is really a time to be weather aware, said Zach Davidson from Galveston County. Keep an eye on trusted news sources with what’s going on in the Gulf.
Still, when he returned home, he began to feel the isolation.
âBeing bored is bad for a lot of people,â said Charlie, who is using a pseudonym to protect his identity.
Still, he feels lucky he has been able to continue therapy.
âIt helps a lot to talk to someone,â he said.
A recent survey by ParentsTogether found that 70 percent of children surveyed reported feeling sad, overwhelmed and worried. A little less than half of the parents questioned said their kids have been struggling with mental wellness since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Dr. Mariam Wahby, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works as an education specialist in Behavioral Health Services with the Memorial Hermann Health System, said the pandemic has had a significant negative impact on the mental health of teens, in large part due to the isolation caused by virtual learning.