“Have a good time!”

Trump has no capacity for empathy, no understanding of people’s hardships, and no brains to figure out that since he has neither of those things he shouldn’t put himself in positions where they’re needed. He went to Texas today and met some real victims of the hurricane rather than just officials as he did last …

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Houston and the chemicals

The oil and gas business may kill more Houstonians than Harvey has so far if any of the chemical plants blow up, as at least one is threatening to do. Crosby fire officials are bracing for an explosion at the Arkema chemical plant in the city where floodwaters have knocked out power and generators needed …

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Harvey

Jiminy Crickets, this storm is projected to continue raining on Houston through Wednesday. That sounds horrible but is actually a day sooner than originally thought. “Tuesday evening the heaviest rain threat is moving northeast and that will continue to accelerate,” said Paul. “The entire rain threat may be gone by Wednesday morning.” Thursday’s forecast calls …

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Flooding in Houston

Here are several stories from the convention center in Houston, designated a shelter. Before 11 a.m., the first evacuees began lining up in front of the convention center, carrying suitcases and plastic bags, some with babies on their hips and dogs on leashes. Rescue crews pulled up in pickups, dropping off families, many of whom …

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