Jim McIngvale + Anthony Lebedzinski

07/09/18 • 19 min

The founder of Gallery Furniture, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, and store manager Anthony Lebedzinski tell the story of how Gallery Furniture came to be a place of refuge during Hurricane Harvey, including harrowing water rescues that helped bring displaced Houstonians to the store.

Part 1 of 10-part series, "Stories from the Storm". More at houstonpublicmedia.org/harvey.

Part 1 of 10-part series, "Stories from the Storm". More at houstonpublicmedia.org/harvey.

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Hurricane Harvey was the nation’s worst rainstorm, forcing local and state leaders to rethink long-term flood mitigation plans and solutions. During and after the storm, Houstonians learn the value of a community and coming together in times of need.

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Mayor Turner + Judge Ed Emmett

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett talk about working together to respond to Harvey, how previous storms helped prepare them, and the lessons learned from Harvey.

Part 2 of 10-part series, "Stories from the Storm". More at houstonpublicmedia.org/harvey.