Houston storm: Harris County teams up with Union Apprentices for post-storm cleanup

In the wake of a devastating storm that struck Greater Houston last week, Harris County officials and union apprentices are taking action to assist in clean-up efforts within the community. Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, alongside apprentices from 17 Texas Gulf Coast Labor Federation Union, met at Finnigan Park Community Center, to help clean up areas hit hard in the Fifth Ward and Denver Harbor.

The powerful storms brought winds reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, toppling trees, crushing homes, and spreading debris throughout the impacted neighborhoods.FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku, Google Android TV, and Vizio!The community's resilience is on display as Houstonians come together in the aftermath to rebuild and clean up their city.

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