Houston Matters
Massive blob of seaweed could be headed this way: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Tag: Beaches
Houston Matters
Baby formula shortage, and bacteria on Texas beaches (May 23, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: How the shortage of baby formula is affecting Houston families, and dealing with the problem of high concentrations of bacteria on Texas beaches -- some of it from human waste. Plus a gardening expert answers questions, and we get an update on Houston sports.
Energy & Environment
Galveston Finishes Multi-Million Dollar Beach Renovation
Posted on · It's not just about making the beach prettier; it's about making the coast stronger.
Houston Matters
Should BP Settlement Funds Be Used to Stop Development in Galveston?
Posted on · When the Friends of Galveston Beaches proposed using $9.5 million from the BP oil spill settlement to stop development and preserve a beach, an old community argument erupted again over new development versus open spaces. We learn more from Galveston County Daily News reporter John Wayne Ferguson. MORE: Group Wants RESTORE Money to Buy Galveston […]
Houston Matters
Texas General Land Office Focuses On Protecting the State’s Coastline from the Next Big Storm
Posted on · The Texas General Land Office was founded to figure out who owned what and where after the Texians and Tejanos won independence from Mexico. Today, the office looks after state land, the Alamo, helps with recovery after natural disasters, funds public education, provides benefits to veterans and manages the Texas coastline. It's that last task […]