Can the “masters of the flood” help Texas protect its coast from hurricanes?
The Maeslantkering, the fifth and last storm surge barrier to be built in the Netherlands, guards the Port of Rotterdam, the busiest port in Europe. The U.S. Army Corps of…
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Federal judge rules against Formosa Plastics in pollution case, calling company a "serial offender"
Diane Wilson, a plaintiff in the case against Formosa Plastics, holds some plastic pellets she scooped out of Cox Creek, which is next to Formosa’s plant in Point Comfort. Emree…
Texas voters’ biggest concerns for the country? Immigration and political corruption, UT/TT Poll says
Illustration by Emily Albracht/The Texas Tribune Immigration and border security are the most important problems facing the state, but political corruption/leadership continues to edge into Texas voters’ top two concerns…
Gov. Greg Abbott signs disaster relief and preparedness bills in Houston
Gov. Greg Abbott signs Senate Bill 7, aimed at bolstering the state’s emergency preparedness and disaster relief programs. Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott signed…
Abbott vetoes popular domestic violence bill because of an unrelated provision about radioactive waste fees
State Rep. Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass, on the House floor on May 1, 2019. Juan Figueroa/The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday vetoed a widely supported bill to protect…
After delay initiated by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Congress finally passes $19.1 billion disaster aid package
Jeremy Boutor removes personal items on an air mattress from his home in a neighborhood along Eldridge Parkway, flooded by waters released from Addicks Reservoir on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017,…
Lawmakers pass bills to better fund Texas parks, historic sites — if voters approve
Sunrise over the historic Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Robin Jerstad for The Texas Tribune State parks and historic sites across Texas could receive a much-needed bump in funding in…
Legislation with $1.7 billion for flood control and mitigation projects goes to governor
Jeremy Boutor removes personal items on an air mattress from his home in a neighborhood along Eldridge Parkway, flooded by waters released from Addicks Reservoir on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017,…
Texans in Congress push for release of billions in Harvey aid approved more than a year ago
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on the Texas Coast, dumping more than 50 inches of rain in parts of the Houston area, flooding thousands of homes and killing more…
Texas House passes bill to spend more than $3 billion to help pay for flood control projects
Damage from Hurricane Harvey near the Texas Gulf Coast on Aug. 27, 2017. Tomas Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune Nearly two years after Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Texas coast, the…
