By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/vice-president-mike-pence-travel-texas-see-hurricane-harveys-damage Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Vice President Mike Pence travels to Texas to see Hurricane Harvey’s damage Nation Aug 31, 2017 9:07 AM EDT WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is visiting with Texas storm victims and surveying the damage close to where Harvey first slammed ashore as a Category 4 hurricane. The vice president landed in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was greeted by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Pence and his wife, Karen, are being joined by Energy Secretary Rick Perry, a former Texas governor, and other Cabinet members. Pence will be traveling to the coastal town of Rockport to see the devastation caused by the storm that set a rainfall record and severely flooded the Houston area. Residents of Rockport were among the first in the U.S. hit by Harvey. Pence’s visit comes two days after President Donald Trump visited Corpus Christi and Austin for briefings with local officials. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence is visiting with Texas storm victims and surveying the damage close to where Harvey first slammed ashore as a Category 4 hurricane. The vice president landed in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was greeted by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Pence and his wife, Karen, are being joined by Energy Secretary Rick Perry, a former Texas governor, and other Cabinet members. Pence will be traveling to the coastal town of Rockport to see the devastation caused by the storm that set a rainfall record and severely flooded the Houston area. Residents of Rockport were among the first in the U.S. hit by Harvey. Pence’s visit comes two days after President Donald Trump visited Corpus Christi and Austin for briefings with local officials. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now