Texas Standard for September 4, 2017
Over 95 percent of Houston is now dry, says the mayor, as the city issues new mandatory evacuation orders. The latest today on the Texas Standard. Last night, the 4th largest city in the nation started cutting power to some residents trying to get them to leave their homes. We’ll hear what officials are concerned about even as the city dries out. In Victoria – as some people try to return home, many are greeted by eviction notices. The Harvey-hit working poor at a tipping point. And: You’ve navigated the floodwaters, can you navigate the process to get FEMA assistance? Plus: A decision on DACA; reading, writing, and the retention of rural teachers, and a whole lot more on the Texas Standard:
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More from 09/04/2017
Voices From The Floods: Surveying Harvey’s Aftermath in Houston, Victoria And Rockport
Houston Homeowners Face Another Daunting Task: Navigating The FEMA Aid Process
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These Volunteers Want People To Know: If You’re Undocumented, You Can Still Get Harvey Aid
In Rural Texas, Tightening Budgets Make it Even Harder to Attract and Retain Teachers
Former Houston Mayor Bill White Reflects On His City’s Strength After Harvey
How A Group Of Coders Are Helping With Harvey Relief Efforts
North Korea Has Tested Its Largest Nuclear Weapon Yet
