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Where to house people during a natural disaster?

by Andy Uhler
Aug 28, 2017
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and officials in Texas don't want to use massive structures to house people, but sometimes that is the best option.
Flood victims gather for food at a shelter in the George R. Brown Convention Center during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey today in Houston.
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
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No date set for Texas refineries to get running again

by Scott Tong
Aug 28, 2017
Louisiana, another critical area for oil plants, is watching Harvey's path.
Flood waters rise today by the refinery section of the Houston Ship Channel. The city is battling Harvey, now a tropical storm, and flooding.
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Houston's infrastructure could be making the floods worse

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 28, 2017
Every expert she's talked to says regulations for building in the city's flood plains are insufficient, says Texas-based reporter Neena Satija.
People view the flooded highways in Houston yesterday as the city battles with Harvey, downgraded to a tropical storm, and resulting floods.
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Principals at low-income schools often leave, but this one has stayed 17 years

by Marketplace Contributor
May 30, 2017
Bertie Simmons, 83, now leads a $10 million endeavor at her Houston high school.
On a recent school day, Furr High School’s Principal Bertie Simmons listens to a freshman read his first essay.
Laura Isensee
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Houston spends millions to woo post-Panamax ships

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 26, 2016
As giant ships navigate through the widened Panama canal, Houston is ready for them.
The Port of Houston’s Bayport Container Terminal features nine new cranes that can load and unload post-Panamax ships. 
Gail Delaughter/Houston Public Media
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Why Houston keeps flooding

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 19, 2016
Flooding in and around Houston has killed at least five people and prompted mass rescues
Children play in flood waters in the Kelliwood Park neighborhood of Katy, Texas. Flooding in and around Houston has killed at least five people and prompted mass rescues. Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in nine counties.  
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Houston has a history of welcoming refugees

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 18, 2016
One man's story as a refugee living in Houston
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In drenched Texas, the drought may be over ... or not

by Gigi Douban
Jun 3, 2015
Identifying the end of a dry period can be as hard as dating the beginning of one.
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Texan winks, plays 'let's make a deal' with customers

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 12, 2015
Houston furniture dealer ties a tidy potential refund to the price of oil.
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Yee-haw! Why Houston's housing market is growing so fast

by Marketplace Contributor
Mar 1, 2013
Why was Houston, Texas, just named the "healthiest housing market for 2013?" Realtor Thai Klam helps explain.
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