Hurricane Harvey

Update: Rebuilding Texas After Hurricane Harvey

“The $90 billion disaster relief funding legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President marks another crucial step forward…

7 years ago

Downtown Buda To Present Check To Downtown Victoria For Hurricane Harvey Relief

According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Harvey was the first major hurricane to make landfall in the middle of…

7 years ago

A Storm To Remember: A Storm To Remember Part IV: Hurricane Harvey And The Texas Economy – Major Hurricanes In Texas And U.S. Wrap Up

In a typical year, about 100 storms and tropical disturbances develop in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of…

7 years ago

Coastal Communities Hit By Harvey Will Get $1 Billion For Hazard Mitigation, Abbott Announces

Half of the FEMA-provided money is available immediately, the governor said at a press conference in Rockport. The rest will…

7 years ago

A Storm To Remember Part III: Hurricane Harvey And The Texas Economy – Future Mitigation Opportunities

Hazard mitigation is any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the risks and impacts of natural hazards, such as…

7 years ago

A Storm To Remember Part II: Hurricane Harvey And The Texas Economy – Economic Impact

The extent and cost of Harvey’s destruction were significant. But when balanced against the anticipated increase in business activity due…

7 years ago

A Storm To Remember Part I: Hurricane Harvey And The Texas Economy – Introduction

Late last August, Texans watched and waited anxiously as Hurricane Harvey approached our state. Born in the Atlantic Ocean as…

7 years ago

U.S. Bipartisan Budget Act Passes, Here’s What It With Means For Texas

Today's new budget bill passed the Senate at approximately 1:30 AM EST with a vote of 71 to 28 total…

7 years ago

Governor Abbott Releases Second Report To The People Of Texas

“Yet, we have more left to do to expand economic opportunity, advance education, preserve safety and security, and protect life…

7 years ago

Texas GLO Receives $38.6M For Hurricane Harvey Housing Assistance

Mark Havens, the Deputy Land Commissioner, requested $30 million in disaster relief from state leaders on Jan. 12. The funding…

7 years ago

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