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Harris County Reopens Part Of Courthouse After Sustaining Damage From Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Four floors of the Criminal Justice Center resumed limited operations Monday
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Houston Matters
How Might Harvey Affect Houstonians’ Thoughts On Future Storms?
Posted on · Every storm is different. So, how will Harvey shape our perceptions and preparations for the next big storm?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Former Texans Cheerleaders File Lawsuit, And Concerns Heading Into Another Hurricane Season (June 1, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn about the lawsuit filed by former Houston Texans cheerleaders. We discuss how experiences during Harvey could be dangerously shaping how we approach future storms. We break down The Good, Bad, And The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about the flock of chickens that's taken up residence at Sam Houston State.
Houston Matters
What Flood Insurance Does And Doesn’t Cover
Posted on · A local expert joins Houston Matters to answer your questions about flood insurance.
Houston Matters
Shopping For A Hurricane Emergency Kit With Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
Posted on · As another hurricane season approaches, what should be in your emergency kit?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Primary Election Runoff Day, And Hurricane Season Preparedness (May 22, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We recap what's at stake in the runoffs in the Texas primary election. We discuss the ethical questions raised by research on human embryos. We go shopping for an emergency kit with Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. And we learn about the diverse musical acts coming to Houston this summer.
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Harris County Officials Encourage Residents To Be Proactive In Protecting From Mosquito Bites
Posted on · Using repellent, wearing long sleeves and draining water accumulated outside of homes and in yards are some of the measures recommended by experts
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Officials Encourage To Buy Supplies During Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday
Posted on · The holiday ends at midnight on Monday, April 30, and products that can be useful during natural disasters qualify for the savings
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Greater Houston Area Officials Brainstorm ‘Reverse 911’ Flood Warning System
Posted on · With hurricane season approaching, officials hope to create the system "soon"
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Turner And Emmett Agree With Bush On Framework For Post-Harvey Federal Aid
Posted on · The Houston Mayor recently criticized the Texas Land Commissioner because he considered local leaders were not being properly consulted
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Turner And Emmett Announce Fourth Round Of Grants From Harvey Relief Fund
Posted on · The grants amount to $42.3 million and will be disbursed to 27 local nonprofits that provide services related to home repairs, behavioral health and legal services
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UPDATE: Texas Organizing Project Demands Harris County Settles Lawsuit About Bail System
Posted on · County officials say they have presented a settlement proposal based on the opinion from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Ed Emmett Calls For Political Focus On Flood Protection For Harris County
Posted on · The county Judge believes that calls to cut property taxes amount to support for decreased flood control funding
Transportation
County Judges Ask Lawmakers For Help In Flood-Proofing Local Roads
Posted on · After the damage caused by Harvey in southeast Texas, state lawmakers are discussing what to do to prepare for future storms
Houston Matters
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Testifies In Austin About Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Emmett shared his concerns regarding Harvey recovery with lawmakers in Austin.