Record rainfall floods Houston area as disaster expands
In Texas the Mont Belvieu area logged 51.12 inches breaking the 1978 hurricane Amelia record. Houston faces massive flooding with up to 100,000 homes may flood and as many as 30,000 displaced seeking shelter. Police mourn Sgt. Perez drowned while responders rescue thousands and shelters expand citywide.
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Trump visits Texas amid Harvey recovery push
President Trump tours Corpus Christi and a firehouse along I 37 as he pledges swift aid and a model recovery for Harvey. He meets supporters and critics while Abbott praises pre storm prep and Cruz weighs federal aid amid ongoing damage assessments. Trump signals possible further visits to Texas and Louisiana.
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Iowans urged to donate blood for Hurricane Harvey victims
Chelsea Keenan reports Iowa donors can assist Houston hospitals facing Harvey after blood centers shipped about 40 units to Texas. Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, serving 86 hospitals, notes summer slows donations but expects further shipments. Local supply remains prioritized as regional needs rise.
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