Tag Archives: Houston

Carlos Correa homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Jose Altuve got two more hits and the Houston Astros hammered the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series. CBC | Sports News

More than a year ago, Houston officials were warned the city was a ‘sitting duck’ for the next hurricane, but the report went ignored. CBC | World News

U.S. President Donald Trump is en route to Houston and will later travel to Lake Charles, La., today to meet with people affected by catastrophic storm Harvey, one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history that has resulted in dozens of deaths. CBC | World News

As floodwaters recede and rescuers search waterlogged neighbourhoods for more potential victims, Houston officials begin turning their attention to finding temporary housing for those in shelters and getting enough gasoline for people to fill up cars — but also to the city’s long-term recovery, which will take years and billions of dollars. CBC | World News

Mexico’s Red Cross sent an envoy of volunteers to storm-devastated Houston on Wednesday, hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state accepted an offer of aid from the Mexican government, including vehicles, boats, supplies and food. CBC | World News

MELANIA TRUMP, 47, landed in Houston, Texas, this week – to see the damage done by hurricane Harvey in the southern state. A body language expert explained the wife of President Donald Trump, 72, followed a trend to show she is ‘in touch’ with the American people. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed

Multiple explosions were reported from a chemical factory in the town of Crosby that was damaged by the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. According to The New York Times, two explosions were heard from the Arkema chemical plant, located around 30 miles northeast of Houston at around 2 a.m., local time. The reports of the explosions were confirmed on the ...

Harvey’s floodwaters started dropping across much of the Houston area and the sun peeked through thinning clouds Wednesday in the first glimmer of hope in days for the besieged city. CBC | World News

An app called Zello and a constantly updating map are helping one group of volunteers navigate the chaos of rescue efforts in Houston. CBC | World News

Chris Martin and Coldplay were forced to cancel a show in Houston last Friday, as Hurricane Harvey prepared to unleash its fury on Texas. As reported by Ace Showbiz Coldplay, and a host of other artists, canceled shows in Houston as Harvey approached. The British band said that Harvey would put” fans safety at risk,” and as a result, they ...