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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has deployed the entire Texas National Guard to help with relief and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Col. Steven Metze, spokesperson for the Texas National Guard, about where resources are being deployed and how the rescue efforts are going.

President Trump stood by his decision to pardon Arpaio at a joint press conference with Finland's president on Monday. Arpaio gained notoriety for his controversial treatment of Latinos and prisoners.

Catching up with the first female to ever be nominated for International Bluegrass Music Association's guitarist of the year award — she was not expecting the honor.

The prolific songwriter has a lifetime of stories, and you're gonna hear them — plus, a live performance of music from his latest album.

The Literacy Volunteers of Ontario Yates hosts their annual Behind the Wines fundraiser Wednesday night, August 30 to support the services they…

The band's frontman and founder talks to Kelly McEvers about being "a now-ist," working with Mark Ronson and Iggy Pop and the dancey sound on the band's new record, Villains.

Sam Brody, a professor at Texas A&M at Galveston, talks with Ailsa Chang about how Houston area levees, reservoirs, dams and bayous have been holding up during the storm.

People who are passionate about being naked but also about bicycling can participate in the Philly Naked Bike Ride on Sept. 9. It's to protest fossil fuel use and promote positive body image.

Rachel Martin talks to Samuel Pena, Houston's fire chief, about conditions in the Houston area, and how first responders prioritize who gets help when the requests for assistance seem to be endless.

Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.