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Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s authority to mandate carbon emissions

Nina Totenberg, NPR

Posted on June 30, 2022 · The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions from existing power plants.

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Hot, hot, Houston: Forecast filled with triple-digit temperatures

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 22, 2022 · The city’s unseasonably warm June is a result of a high-pressure ridge over the area and La Niña conditions.

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Snake season has arrived in Texas – here’s what you need to know

Gabriella Ybarra, Texas Standard

Posted on June 22, 2022 · With temperatures hitting triple digits across the state, summer is an ideal time for snakes. Know what to do if you come across one.

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Houston asks for voluntary water conservation from residents

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 21, 2022 · City officials activate Stage One of Drought Contingency Plan as abnormally high temperatures and dry weather continues.

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June 2022 was the hottest June in Houston history

Duaa Faquih

Posted on July 1, 2022 · A high-pressure ridge, effects of climate change and a lack of rain caused last month to break the record set in 2011 as Houston’s hottest June.

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Your July 4th cookout will be pricier this year

Duaa Faquih

Posted on July 1, 2022 · Prices of ground beef, chicken breasts and hamburger buns have increased as a result of supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine.

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Flooding, pollution more likely to occur in Houston minority communities

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 30, 2022 · Land-based contamination and rising floodwaters make Houston’s inner-city communities more vulnerable to pollution in the next 30 years.

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LIST: Houston 4th of July events

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 29, 2022 · The usual Independence Day celebrations are back on in the Houston area after two years of pandemic-related changes.

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Education

Afghan refugee students in Houston experienced culture shock. Now many are thriving

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 29, 2022 · Afghan refugee students finished their first year of classes at HISD schools in June, assisted by volunteers from Houston-area nonprofits.

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Weather

Chance for rain each day, all week in Houston area

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 27, 2022 · The cooler temperatures and rainfall expected are a result of a low-pressure weather system approaching from the Gulf of Mexico. 

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Business

Houston-area home prices jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 22, 2022 · The median sales price of a home is now $285,000 in Harris County and $315,000 in Houston.

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Weather

Hot, hot, Houston: Forecast filled with triple-digit temperatures

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 22, 2022 · The city’s unseasonably warm June is a result of a high-pressure ridge over the area and La Niña conditions.

Tags heat hot weather La Nina summer

Houston

Houston asks for voluntary water conservation from residents

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 21, 2022 · City officials activate Stage One of Drought Contingency Plan as abnormally high temperatures and dry weather continues.

Tags drought lawn Texas drought water

Education

Spring Branch, Fort Bend school boards approve teacher pay raises

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 21, 2022 · First-year teachers in Spring Branch ISD will earn $62,000 in 2022-23 and other eligible employees will get 3% raises.

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Nearly 80% of Texas experiencing drought conditions

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 20, 2022 · A dry spring is causing agricultural issues as farmers work to produce more weather-resistant crops.

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Houston

LIST: Juneteenth events in Houston

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 15, 2022 · Learn about and celebrate Juneteenth this weekend throughout the Houston area.

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Food

Houston SpongeBob SquarePants restaurant operators owe $6 million to Paramount

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 14, 2022 · Owners of “The Rusty Krab” were accused of improperly using names and images from the popular cartoon.

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Energy & Environment

Texas power grid can take this week’s spike in demand, ERCOT says

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 7, 2022 · ERCOT officials project more than 75,000 megawatts of electricity will be used Wednesday, which would break the current daily record set in 2019.

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Houston

Lakewood Church service interrupted by abortion-rights supporters

Duaa Faquih

Posted on June 6, 2022 · Protestors stripped down to their underwear yelling “My body, my choice” before being escorted out of the church.

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