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Shelters around Houston are struggling to keep up with the thousands of people forced from their homes. The downtown convention center is filled beyond capacity, and people are still arriving.

What does it look like when one Latino is racist towards another? And what can one tiny interaction say about the way communities relate? How one viral video reveals fissures in the Latino community.

A new report provides a state-by-state catalog of laws regarding child marriage. The goal: spur policymakers to put in place more "meaningful safeguards."

Billions of dollars will be needed to clean up and rebuild in areas hit by Harvey. Passing that funding is one more must-do item on the list for a Congress that has struggled to get things done.

Lawmakers looking to stabilize the health insurance exchanges may consider a number of proposals — including pushing young adults off a parent's plan or letting people buy into Medicare and Medicaid.

From food pantries to trauma counseling, educators throughout the region hit by Hurricane Harvey are gearing up for the long haul.

The death tally left by the now-tropical depression rose Wednesday as recovery workers in Harris County were able to reach a white van that a rescued man had told them held several family members.

We talk to students at the University of Houston to see how they are faring after Tropical Storm Harvey caused widespread flooding.

Rachel Martin talks to Samuel Pena, Houston's fire chief, about conditions in the Houston area, and how first responders prioritize who gets help when the requests for assistance seem to be endless.

Two reservoirs and dams in the western part of the city are so filled with water that officials are worried they could breach. To move around some neighborhoods, such as Cyprus Creek, you need a boat.