The National Research Council (NRC) would like to offer this letter report on opportunities for water security research afforded by the occurrence of Hurricane Katrina. The NRC’s Committee on Water ...

The death toll is rising from Hurricane Katrina, with estimates ranging from 68 to 80, and public officials predicting many more. In New Orleans, with waters 20 feet deep and rising, survivors are ...

Wendell Pierce — known for his roles as Bunk on The Wire and Antoine on Treme — watched helplessly as his childhood neighbourhood was devastated by Katrina. The actor joins Sh ...

Now-retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led military recovery operations in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina while thousands remained stranded and most of the city was still under water, says ...

Editor’s Note: This is one of the stories published in the March/April 2026 issue of ETX View Magazine, a product of the Tyler Morning Telegraph and Longview News-Journal. More stories will be posted ...

The dean who helped shepherd Loyola University New Orleans School of Law through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina died unexpectedly late last week.

Four more New Orleans police officers have been charged in the deadly shootings of two people in Hurricane Katrina’s chaotic aftermath. Six current or former New Orleans officers have already pleaded ...

The role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in emergency response is part of the national response plan for disasters. The agency is involved in the preparedness and planning ...

Staying safe after a hurricane or tropical storm involves a combination of preparedness, caution, and following safety guidelines. Here are some steps to take: MERAUX, La. — Across the calm waters ...