The Hurricane Beryl death toll has spiked to at least 36 people around Houston, including a 5-year-old who drowned in a hurricane-swollen bayou in Fort Bend County, officials said.

There are 10 temporary debris collection sites and more than 350 subcontractors that are on hand to pick up debris from Hurricane Beryl and the Derecho.

Houston Restaurant Weeks is providing a much-needed boost for the hospitality industry after the disruption of Hurricane Beryl. Houston Restaurant Weeks returned last week, providing a much-needed boost for the hospitality industry after Hurricane Beryl disrupted the end of the peak summer season.

FEMA states that you can appeal if you feel that the assistance you received does not cover your needs. For example, the funding you received for repairs is less than the estimates you’ve received from contractors and you have not yet met the FEMA maximum grant. Will my family get assistance faster if we each apply separately?

The first grants from the local Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund have been awarded to 15 nonprofits that service areas in need of immediate assistance. The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, after raising more than $4.