FEMA's backlog grows under Trump despite rapid Texas response

A former Texans player dies at 38 years old. 

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A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has opened at First Baptist Church at 625 Washington Street in Kerrville. The recovery center will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for people affected by the Fourth of July flood.

FEMA's quick Texas response was 'the exception' as backlog grows under Trump

As natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes and landslides piled up across the country this spring, FEMA accumulated a backlog of disaster requests that is still lingering as the Gulf of Mexico's hurricane season gets underway.

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The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center, which specializes in flood forecasts, has scaled back its for major flash flooding on Friday. Beaumont and coastal Louisiana have at least a 15% chance of flooding.

Photo by: Weather Prediction Center, National Weather Service

Houston faces downpours Friday in latest forecast path for Gulf tropical disturbance

A tropical disturbance called Invest 93L could cause some heavy rain in Houston this weekend even though it is struggling to develop into a tropical depression.

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Nearly half of Harris County judge candidate's 'record' fundraising came from loan she gave herself

Piney Point Mayor and Republican Harris County Judge candidate Aliza Dutt characterized her early fundraising progress as a “record-breaking amount" that establishes her as the clear Republican frontrunner.

Community members gathered on July 10, 2025 at Jaycee Park in Houston to raise money for flood victims in Kerr County.

Photo by: Nusaiba Mizan

'Poured their hearts': Houston children mobilized to raise money for flood relief

Families approached tables filled with colorful handmade bracelets, keychains, and baked goods tied with blue ribbons at a fundraiser in honor of 10-year-old Greta Toranzo.

Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman (50) takes off his helmet on the sidelines during the final seconds of a victory over the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game against at LP Field on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Nashville.

Photo by: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

Former Texans LB Bryan Braman dies at 38 after cancer battle

Braman played for the Texans from 2011 to 2013. He later played for the Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LII.


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Stay informed during the special legislative session

Lawmakers will meet next week to address a number of Gov. Abbott’s priority issues, including the state's response to the July 4 floods, redistricting and regulation for THC products. 

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Emily Cole, holds a Jeff Davis letter jacket, presented to her after the naming the new wing of Jefferson Davis High School for her (Cole), on Thursday, November 15, 2007. (Neighborhood News/Tim Johnson)

Photo by: Tim Johnson, For The Chronicle

Opinion: Meet Emily Cole, the principal who turned around Jeff Davis High

Still a passionate educator at heart, Cole’s eyes still sparkle when she reflects on her time as one of Houston ISD’s most transformative principals.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner, left, talks to Marvalette Hunter, Turner’s chief of staff, as he presides over his final City Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 in Houston. Turner, who has served eight years as Houston’s mayor and is term limited, leaves office at the end of the year.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Marvalette Hunter announces run to unseat Wesley Hunt in Congress

"We need a real break from the culture wars and the chaos — so we can focus on keeping a roof over our heads," Hunter wrote in a statement. 

A woman writes in chalk at a nationwide protest, Good Trouble Lives On, in front of City Hall on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Houston.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer

Houston 'Good Trouble' demonstrators protest Trump policies with art and music

Immigrating Youth Texas and 50501 Houston, the city's branch of the 50501 Movement, which coordinates rapid-response grassroots protest, organized the event.

Ben Prosnky voices William Wylde in the Nickelodeon series 'The Wylde Pak'.

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Ben Pronsky, descendant of Houston founders, stars in 'Wylde Pak'

Pronsky is a direct descendant of Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen, founders of Houston.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) speaks with general manager Dana Brown, right, during batting practice before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Photo by: Karen Warren, Associated Press

5 questions facing the Astros as they start second half

The trade deadline is only two weeks away and the Astros need a left-handed hitter and perhaps more pitching as they push through injuries.

Putt-putt golf course and entertainment center by Tiger Woods on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Pop Stroke in Katy.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer

Tiger Woods-owned mini golf destination PopStroke is no longer coming to Webster

The golf-themed restaurant and bar backed out of its contract for the 3.4-acre parcel at the Flyway district near Chicken N Pickle in Webster.

Texas Attorney General candidate Joe Jaworski speaks with residents of Laredo and surrounding areas, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Firefighters Union Hall.

Photo by: Danny Zaragoza, Staff Photographer / Laredo Morning Times

Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski to run for Texas attorney general

Jaworski, who came up short in the 2022 primary against former ACLU attorney Rochelle Garza, announced his second run.


James Beard Award Winner Thomas Bille.

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