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  Millions of Gallons of Raw Sewage Released During Hurricane Harvey

  September 20 at 12:13 p.m.

  Diving into the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey may have seemed like a cute idea at the time, but there are reasons why parents are always telling kids to stay out of that water, and they include feces and urine. Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain in parts...

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  Valero Was the Likely Source of the Mystery Stink in Manchester During Harvey

  September 20 at 4 a.m.

  As the city continues to sort itself out in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, it's becoming increasingly clear — at least to anyone who hadn't already figured it out — where the "mystery stench" that enveloped Manchester and much of the east side of Houston in the middle of the...

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  Not Trusting the Weather Is the New Normal, and That's Okay

  September 20 at 4 a.m.

  Mother Nature didn't ease us back into the joy of rain with Monday's storm.

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  Aiding Flood Victims Who Lost Cars, Houston Bike Share Still Seeking Bicycle Donations

  September 19 at 12:09 p.m.

  To assist those who lost their cars to Hurricane Harvey, bike donations have been pouring in through Houston Bike Share's "Keep Houston Rolling Initiative," launched earlier this month. In just two weeks, generous Houstonians have donated about 70 bikes to the cause, while bike manufacturers Giant USA and Trek have...

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  Damage to Wortham Theater Center Forces Closure Till at Least May 2018

  September 19 at 12:02 p.m.

  Sad news indeed this morning from the Wortham Theater Center folks. Because of extensive water damage, the theater center — home to the Houston Ballet and the Houston Gran Opera among others — will be closed until at least May 15, 2018. In a message posted on the Wortham Facebook...

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  Scott Pruitt Visits San Jacinto Waste Pits Post-Harvey, Promises EPA Decision by October

  September 19 at 7 a.m.

  During his visit to Texas last week, Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt promised the EPA would arrive at a permanent solution for the San Jacinto Waste Pits before the football rivalry game between the University of Texas and Oklahoma University on October 14. It's unclear why Pruitt, an Oklahoma...