Hurricane Harvey

Houston After Harvey: Buyouts, Barriers, Green Space

With buyouts already in the works, what could be on the table for Houston after Harvey?

Would Zoning Change Houston's Flooding?

Explaining Houston's complicated relationship with development and flooding.

E. coli Levels Up (Way Up) After Harvey

In some cases, E. coli levels were more than 57 times above the acceptable limit.

After Harvey, An Opportunity to Learn from the Past in the Classroom

Just as the Reconstruction Era of the 1800s attempted to generate more racial justice, the current reconstruction of Houston's schools must do the same.

How Bikes Can Help Keep Houston Rolling After Harvey

One million cars were flooded during Harvey. One campaign sees bikes as part of the solution.

Perspective: Watching the Floodwaters Rise in Northeast Houston

My home since 2001, Northeast Houston was transformed by Harvey and faces a long recovery ahead.

Pre-recovery is Key to Better Disaster Response

It takes planning ahead of time to get people quickly housed after disaster.

In the Wake of Harvey and Federal Announcement on DACA, Disaster Relief for Undocumented Immigrants and Their Families

Uncertainty about accessing relief predated the federal government's announcement Tuesday, which added new concerns.

Health Concerns As Harvey Cleanup Continues

Stay safe out there!

Mapped: Flooding in the Gulf Coast via Satellite

More maps confirm the massive scale of Harvey's devastation.

How the Kinder Institute Is Committed to Making #HoustonStrong

A special message from Director Bill Fulton details how the Kinder Institute plans to help Houston recover and rebuild stronger.

Mapping Harvey Rainfall, Rescues and Resources in Houston

These five maps will help provide context as well as critical information for getting around Houston now.

Houston, Urbanization and Flooding: A Reading Guide

Hurricane Harvey is unprecedented, but not entirely unanticipated.

Why Texas Harvey Victims Should File Claims By Friday

A new law, set to take effect Friday, aims to crack down on frivolous insurance lawsuits but could also reduce the penalty fees for insurance companies for late payments.

Coupled Flood Alert System and Infrastructure Risk Modeling for White Oak Bayou

The project team developed and implemented a radar-based flood alert system as a flood mitigation tool for the City of Houston and to inform infrastructure risk modeling, focusing on White Oak Bayou.