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April 8, 2010

Educating Katrina's Exiles: Has Texas Done It Best? | Education Week

It's been more than four years since tens of thousands of students from Louisiana and other parts of the Gulf Coast landed in some of Texas' public schools after Hurricane Katrina destroyed their homes, their cities, and their schools. Most of those kids wound up in big city districts like Houston and Dallas, and many have remained there since.
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September 12, 2009

Hurricane Ike: One Year Later

Gilchrist, Texas was once a beautiful waterfront fishing town. But a year after Hurricane Ike devastated the region, it remains in ruins.

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February 15, 2009

Will Mardi Gras Help Galveston's Economy?

Five months ago, Hurricane Ike slammed into Galveston and left behind a trail of damage and destruction. One of Galveston's biggest money makers, Mardi Gras, will be held this weekend and officials hope it helps the Island City recover. READ STORY

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February 9, 2009

650,000 applicants received no FEMA housing aid

People who say they were unfairly denied federal aid for housing assistance after Hurricane Ike have begun claiming in lawsuits that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has created a flawed inspection system. READ STORY

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September 17, 2008

2 Texas cruises diverted to New Orleans

Damage From Hurricane Ike Makes Galveston Port Inaccessible. Carnival cruise ships, Conquest and Ecstasy supposed to land in Galveston, have been diverted to New Orleans while cleanup continues in Texas. READ STORY

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September 14, 2008

Hey Texas, ask for the Ray Nagin Rate

A creative list of "Ray Nagin Rate" ideas
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do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?

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September 12, 2008

New Orleans says Houston welcome during Ike

Mayor Ray Nagin says anyone evacuating the Houston area in anticipation of Hurricane Ike is welcome in New Orleans. No shelters have been opened in New Orleans. But Nagin says there are 13,000 to 15,000 available hotel rooms. He says people should just ask for the "Mayor Ray Nagin special" rate. READ MORE

 

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