‘It was like an ocean’

‘It was like an ocean’

Rain from Hurricane Harvey flooded the streets of Houston shutting down communities and businesses and dislocating thousands of families, including those of UTD students. Hurricane Harvey broke records as one of the most devastating natural disasters, according to the Harris County Flood Control District. As of Aug. 28, 30,000 people...

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Residence Hall South residents experience flooding, evacuation

Residence Hall South residents experience flooding, evacuation

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. Students living in Residence Hall South were given an unwelcome surprise on Jan. 20 when a ceiling steam pipe burst, flooding the first floor and temporarily closing the building. The flooding, which occurred shortly after 1 p.m., also led to a...

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