Gabriella Ybarra, Texas Standard – Houston Public Media

Weather

June 2022 was the hottest June in Houston history

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.

Weather

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

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.

Energy & Environment

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

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.

Houston Matters

Would Houston Exist Without Air Conditioning?

Posted on July 15, 2019 · Air conditioning, it’s hard to imagine living in Houston without it.

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Energy & Environment

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

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.