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Hurricane Harvey made landfall north of Corpus Christi, Texas around 10 p.m. Friday night as a Category 4 hurricane. It's the most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years.

"I'm overwhelmed of all that's going on and not knowing if my home is going to be there; if my dad is OK — it's just ... I don't know what to say."

People in Houston share their stories as they deal with the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. A furniture store owner has opened his doors to residents seeking food and shelter.

Facebook and Twitter became de facto centers for thousands of stranded people as 911 centers became overwhelmed with calls. Police and officials are using social media as an essential tool to connect.

Floodwaters in Houston are chest-deep in some areas. The federal government has assigned almost 8,500 workers to assist with rescue and relief efforts throughout Texas and Louisiana.

The Trump administration has lifted Obama-era restrictions on military donations of equipment to local police. The move was denounced by critics of "police militarization."

Texas will likely require billions in federal aid to clean up after Harvey. An emergency funding bill will complicate what's already set to be a complicated and busy stretch in Congress.

President Trump is planning to travel to Houston on Tuesday, NPR has the latest on the political reactions to the storm.

A roundup of current government efforts in response to flooding in Houston, Texas and outlaying areas.

Michel Martin talks to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about the storm pummeling the region.