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Workers are needed from across the state to assist in the recovery effort from Hurricane Harvey. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is partnering with the state of Texas to hire administrative, logistical and technical jobs related to the recovery. Those hired will join recovery teams already in place, and recent job postings will pay $14-34 per hour.   FEMA and the state are looking for people to multiple positions including civil engineers, communication specialists, couriers, graphics specialists, nurses and crisis counselors. Those interested must register with the Texas Workforce Commission’s website. FEMA added it will announce more jobs in...

Houston homeowners hard-hit from Hurricane Harvey flooding may now have an alternative to participate in a buyout program. Harris County Ed Emmett said that the county has approved the application for a FEMA grant to buy out certain homes that have repeatedly flooded. The Harris County Flood Control District sponsor the FEMA voluntary buyout program. Decisions on key Houston-area neighborhoods are made through state and local leaders. Grant funded buyouts of property must have a current flood insurance policy. Harris County property considerations include: 1. Source of flooding2. Location and depth within the floodplain 3. Cost effectiveness as a solution to the property's flooding problem4. Potential for...

Qatar is giving $30 million to the people of Texas in the largest donation yet by a foreign government to help the victims of Harvey. According to Al Jazeera, the money will be channeled through the Qatar Harvey Fund, a newly created charity. It will work in conjunction with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and other local charity organizations, according to Ambassador Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani’s announcement Thursday, Sept. 7. “Texans are stronger than any storm and will come back bigger and better, and Qatar stands ready to help our friends at every turn,” a line from Al Thani’s...

Houston-area rapper Lil' Flip thinks President Trump is getting a raw deal for his Hurricane Harvey response. “I'm feeling good that Donald Trump came to Texas,” he said. “I feel like it's the president's duty to get out there with the people on the front lines sometimes, and see what's going on.”   “So I feel like it's good he came. Kind of wish he would have came to Houston as well,” he added in an exclusive video for TMZ.   On Saturday, President Trump did go to Houston, where he converted some doubters into fans.   "I just met my President!" Said lady...

Houston billionaire Tillman Fertitta has reached agreement to purchase the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander. The $2.2 billion sale price to break the NBA record sale of $2 billion from when the Clippers were sold to Steve Ballmer, according to the person familiar with the terms of the deal. "I am truly honored to have been chosen as the next owner of the Houston Rockets," Fertitta said in a statement. "This is a life-long dream come true." "Leslie Alexander has been one of the best owners in all of sports, and I thank him immensely for this opportunity. He has...