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With Barry Approaching Louisiana, Texas Gears Up To Help

Posted on July 12, 2019 · The "Cajun Navy" helped rescue thousands after Hurricane Harvey. Some Texas volunteers are prepared to return the favor.

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Flooding and pollution in minority communities, and the impact of minority-owned businesses (June 30, 2022)

Posted on June 30, 2022 · On Thursday's show: Increased flooding across the country is exposing more people to industrial waste, especially those in minority communities. Plus, a new report examines the impact of minority-owned businesses on the region's economy. And a Houston teacher is honored at the Tony Awards.

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Effects of the heat wave, and the potential slippery slope from the leaked SCOTUS decision (June 20, 2022)

Posted on June 20, 2022 · On Monday's show: The recent heat wave's effect on Texas agriculture, concerns about a potential slippery slope after the leaked decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade, answers to your pet care questions, and an update on sports.

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Sweltering Texas heat this weekend is a danger to outdoor workers

Posted on June 10, 2022 · The U.S. National Weather Service warned of heat indexes Friday as high as 106 degrees across southeast Texas. By Saturday, highs across most of the state will climb higher than 100.

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U.S. House approves massive $31 billion “Ike Dike” project to protect Texas coast from hurricanes

Posted on June 9, 2022 · The U.S. House voted to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning for the massive coastal barrier project in Galveston Bay, but funding is not yet secured.

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With Barry Approaching Louisiana, Texas Gears Up To Help

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