It was five years ago when Hurricane Harvey brought unimaginable devastation to our area. Homes were destroyed, lives were lost, and the struggle to rebuild continues to this day. This month, KPRC 2 Investigates looked back at how the city, county and state worked to rebuild a more resilient infrastructure. We also visited Rockport to see how they’re doing after the hurricane.
As Hurricane Harvey barreled toward Texas, do you remember that familiar anxious feeling? Or when you realized what happened to so many of us was an absolute catastrophe? Government leaders spent hundreds of millions of public funds to rebuild in the five years since Hurricane Harvey.
However, the spending is not done. Why? Now KPRC 2 Investigator Joel Eisenbaum looks into what went right and wrong with the assistance programs.
Harvey delivered more than $800 million in damage to Aransas County, but five years later, many communities have become the picture of resilience.
“It was definitely the most terrifying, but humbling experience,” said Lauren Collins. “No lights, pitch dark, no water, no electricity, no nothing.”
Robert Arnold brings us this story of resilience and rebuilding.
The liaison officer between Mayor Sylvester Turner’s office and City Council, who pled guilty to a federal conspiracy charge involving cash bribes from a bar owner, appears to have previously worked to help other private businesses on deals against the best interest of the City of Houston, according to emails obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates. Mario Diaz has the latest on this investigation he’s been working on for years.
Searching for a job can be stressful. Just when one woman thought she nailed her interview, she realized her new potential employer was actually a thief. She contacted KPRC 2 Investigates when she discovered the fraudster stole thousands of dollars from her online. Amy Davis explains how this scam really can happen to anyone.
Summer electric bills in Texas are no joke. Our air conditioners are working overtime to cool our homes and that is just one reason our bills have doubled, even tripled, these last few months. Amy Davis looks into five simple changes you can make in your home that could shave nearly $70 off your bill every month. The changes could save you a total of $816 over a year.
This week Joel worked on the Harvey funds investigation with our newest team member, Investigative Producer Jason Nguyen. We are so excited to have Jason on the team!
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Other team highlights this week:
- Emails reveal a top director’s pattern of negotiating against his employer; the city of Houston.
- The little things you can do to save money on your electric bill.
- Plus, a new face joins the KPRC 2 Investigates team.
Hurricane Harvey 5 years later
As Hurricane Harvey barreled toward Texas, do you remember that familiar anxious feeling? Or when you realized what happened to so many of us was an absolute catastrophe? Government leaders spent hundreds of millions of public funds to rebuild in the five years since Hurricane Harvey.
However, the spending is not done. Why? Now KPRC 2 Investigator Joel Eisenbaum looks into what went right and wrong with the assistance programs.
Visit with one community destroyed by Harvey
Harvey delivered more than $800 million in damage to Aransas County, but five years later, many communities have become the picture of resilience.
“It was definitely the most terrifying, but humbling experience,” said Lauren Collins. “No lights, pitch dark, no water, no electricity, no nothing.”
Robert Arnold brings us this story of resilience and rebuilding.
Revealing emails from top City of Houston worker
The liaison officer between Mayor Sylvester Turner’s office and City Council, who pled guilty to a federal conspiracy charge involving cash bribes from a bar owner, appears to have previously worked to help other private businesses on deals against the best interest of the City of Houston, according to emails obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates. Mario Diaz has the latest on this investigation he’s been working on for years.
Fake employer steals from job applicant
Searching for a job can be stressful. Just when one woman thought she nailed her interview, she realized her new potential employer was actually a thief. She contacted KPRC 2 Investigates when she discovered the fraudster stole thousands of dollars from her online. Amy Davis explains how this scam really can happen to anyone.
5 things you can do right now to lower your electric bill
Summer electric bills in Texas are no joke. Our air conditioners are working overtime to cool our homes and that is just one reason our bills have doubled, even tripled, these last few months. Amy Davis looks into five simple changes you can make in your home that could shave nearly $70 off your bill every month. The changes could save you a total of $816 over a year.
Other team highlights:
- Unclaimed cash 101: Should you hire help to find potential missing money?
- Big energy, environmentalists working to preserve the Texas coast
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This week Joel worked on the Harvey funds investigation with our newest team member, Investigative Producer Jason Nguyen. We are so excited to have Jason on the team!
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