Everyday items valued as treasures

President Bush to visit today, survey damage in Greater Houston area

Thousands of desperate Houston-area residents waited in line for hours Monday for simple items — food, water and ice — that became as precious as jewels in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. ...More

Out of power and 'unsafe,' Galveston starts long cleanup

GALVESTON, Texas (CNN)

As Galveston's leaders on Monday repeatedly urged its residents to stay away, people who never left tried to make the best of their muggy, tree-strewn, powerless city. ...More

Ike's Death Toll Rises to 39

Authorities have reported a total of 39 deaths in 10 states as Ike moved from Texas northeastward across the U.S. midsection. ...More

Houston's post-Ike supplies coming, officials say

Houston, Texas (CNN)

Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...More