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Did the Red Cross Steal Donations in Texas, Empowered by an Obama-Era Executive Order?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Sept. 21, 2017

A viral Facebook video contains false and unproven claims about the humanitarian organization's ...

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Were Houston Residents Warned to Use Gas Masks During Mosquito Spraying?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Sept. 21, 2017

A warning video about the use of the insecticide naled in parts of Texas gets some facts wrong a ...

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Can Hurricane Victims Delay Their Mortgage Payments?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Sept. 15, 2017

Lenders Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, as well as the federal government, have programs to help hom ...

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Did Floodwaters in Southeast Texas Test Positive for Several Diseases After Harvey?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Sept. 13, 2017

There is no evidence to support a viral Facebook warning about certain cities, but the public sh ...

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Did FEMA Deny Aid to Harvey Victims Unless They Received Vaccinations?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Sept. 5, 2017

A false rumor that could discourage hurricane victims from seeking aid spread on social media.

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Did a Texas Mosque Refuse to Help Hurricane Harvey Survivors?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Sept. 4, 2017

A "satire" site fabricated a story about a local mosque closing its doors to "infidels" seeking ...

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Harvey Disaster Relief Donation Rumors

Written by: Kim LaCapria Brooke Binkowski

Aug. 31, 2017

In the wake of a massive hurricane, rumors abounded about public figures who have donated to vic ...

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Are There Floating Islands of Fire Ants in Hurricane-Flooded Areas of Texas?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 30, 2017

Their behavior is perhaps unnerving, but it is normal during floods.

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Can Animal Rescuers Be Prosecuted for Theft for Saving Animals from Harvey?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Aug. 30, 2017

A rumor exaggerates the (vanishingly small) likelihood that those who rescue animals in danger d ...

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"High Water" sign in front of water coming over a road in Kemah during Hurricane Harvey

Is FEMA Hiring 'Field Inspectors' and Paying Them Thousands Per Week?

Written by: Kim LaCapria

Aug. 30, 2017

The Federal Emergency Management Agency confirmed that a flyer advertising high-paid jobs availa ...

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Navy Destroyer Collides with Building in Downtown Houston?

Written by: Dan Evon

Aug. 30, 2017

A satirical article about a Navy Destroyer colliding with a building during Hurricane Harvey was ...

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Joel Osteen Sails Luxury Yacht Through Flooded Houston to Pass out Copies of His Book?

Written by: Kim LaCapria

Aug. 29, 2017

A Christian satire site's claim about the popular televangelist using a luxury yacht to promote ...

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Car halfway submerged in floodwaters

Imminent Changes Introduced to Texas Insurance Law in the Midst of Harvey?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Aug. 28, 2017

Viral posts on social media largely accurately describe a change to Texas state law about hurric ...

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President Barack Obama serves food to homeless veterans for Thanksgiving in Washington, D.C., November 2015.

Was Barack Obama Serving Meals in Texas During Hurricane Harvey?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Aug. 28, 2017

Images of the former president serving food appeared alongside claims that he was in Houston aft ...

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Black Lives Matter 'Thugs' Blocked Emergency Crews from Reaching Hurricane Victims?

Written by: Dan Evon

Aug. 28, 2017

Reports that protesters had blocked emergency crews from reaching people stranded by Hurricane H ...

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Nursing Home Residents Rescued from Harvey Floodwaters

Written by: David Mikkelson

Aug. 27, 2017

Residents at a Texas nursing home were airlifted to safety by helicopter after being trapped by ...

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Is It Legal in Texas to Use Deadly Force to Protect a Statue from Vandalism?

Written by: Dan Evon

Aug. 23, 2017

A viral Facebook post suggested it is legal in Texas to use deadly force to stop Confederate sta ...

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Did the Texas House of Representatives Pass a Law Requiring Women to Buy 'Rape Insurance'?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Aug. 11, 2017

An article regurgitated a slightly misleading characterization of a Texas bill to reduce health ...

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Texas A&M University

Did a Texas A&M Professor Advocate Killing White People?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 2, 2017

Professor Tommy Curry's comments during a 2012 podcast were taken out of context.

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Texas House Could Consider No-Permit Gun Carry Bill

Written by: Arturo Garcia

May 12, 2017

House Bill 1911 is one of several state proposals easing requirements for gun ownership.

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