Tag: Texas

FEMA Director Brock Long sought to assuage any fears of a poor response from the agency similar to the one blamed for the disaster in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina as Hurricane Harvey poured rain on southeastern Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

FEMA Director Brock Long promises agency is ready as Hurricane Harvey batters Texas

Kyle Feldscher · August 26, 2017 12:52 pm

Trump assures nation feds are ready for Hurricane Harvey response

Kyle Feldscher · August 26, 2017 8:08 am

Trump signs disaster proclamation for Texas as Hurricane Harvey approaches

Mandy Mayfield · August 26, 2017 2:32 am

President Trump live-tweeted on Friday updates about Hurricane Harvey, a storm that is strengthening as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico and is threatening the southern coasts of Texas and Louisiana. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Energy and Environment

Trump live-tweets Hurricane Harvey

Daniel Chaitin · August 25, 2017 10:56 pm

The mayor said that step is necessary to prepare for the worst scenario, which is the death of those who are choosing to remain in the area. (NASA/NOAA via AP)

Texas mayor tells those refusing to evacuate to write Social Security numbers on their arms

Mandy Mayfield · August 25, 2017 10:43 pm

The Border Patrol says it will not close roadside immigration checkpoints north of the Rio Grande Valley unless there is danger posed to its agents or travelers. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Energy and Environment

ACLU upset Border Patrol checkpoints in Texas remain open as Hurricane Harvey nears

Daniel Chaitin · August 25, 2017 9:52 pm

Only 28 of the 99 jets there were deemed airworthy or had a pilot to fly them to Fort Worth, according to a report. (AP Photo/Rogelio Solis)

Navy’s Kingsville base unable to evacuate most T-45 jets before Hurricane Harvey hits

Anna Giaritelli · August 25, 2017 8:47 pm

"We have been encouraged thus far by the work and strong coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deploy assistance to state and local officials on the ground in Texas," Cruz and Cornyn wrote. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Texas Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn write to Trump asking for major disaster declaration as Harvey approaches

Daniel Chaitin · August 25, 2017 8:40 pm

The storm is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast on Friday afternoon. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump to visit Texas after Hurricane Harvey passes

Gabby Morrongiello · August 25, 2017 6:57 pm

CNN's Jim Acosta, who has become a controversial figure at his network over his sparring with White House officials, tied President Trump's "fake news" attacks on the media to Hurricane Harvey. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

CNN’s Jim Acosta worried Trump will slam ‘fake news’ during Hurricane Harvey

Eddie Scarry · August 25, 2017 5:53 pm

Trump is scheduled to head to Camp David on Friday afternoon. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

White House prepares for Hurricane Harvey as storm bears down on Texas

Melissa Quinn · August 25, 2017 5:02 pm

Texas residents have been strongly urged to evacuate. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Melania Trump tells people in path of Hurricane Harvey: The entire country is praying for you

Caitlin Yilek · August 25, 2017 1:58 pm