Thousands seek refuge in Houston's crowded shelters - WTOP Afternoon Headlines - Tuesday, August 29, 2017

The historic storm that has crippled Houston continued to take a toll Tuesday. Houston's convention center became overcrowded with residents seeking refuge -- nearly double the number planned for. An overflowing levee south of Houston prompted a mandatory evacuation warning: "GET OUT NOW!!" county officials tweeted Tuesday morning. [Logo](#) AFTERNOON HEADLINES - August 29, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Thousands seek refuge in Houston's crowded shelters]( The historic storm that has crippled Houston continued to take a toll Tuesday. Houston's convention center became overcrowded with residents seeking refuge -- nearly double the number planned for. An overflowing levee south of Houston prompted a mandatory evacuation warning: "GET OUT NOW!!" county officials tweeted Tuesday morning. 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