Transportation
New Program Helps First Responders Safely Clear Crashes From Houston Freeways
Posted on · To address the region’s high rate of traffic crashes, the Houston-Galveston Area Council is launching its first-ever public safety campaign.
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News
At Odessa Vigil, Permian Basin Community Comes Together To Mourn And Honor Lives Lost In Shooting
Posted on · Sunday’s vigil, held on the campus of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, began with a standing ovation for law enforcement and medical providers.
Politics
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher Sponsors Bill To Limit Use Of Chemicals In Firefighting Foams
Posted on · Studies have linked per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to thyroid problems, immune deficiency and cancer.
News
Big Mural in West Houston Recognizes Harvey’s First Responders
Posted on · Commissioned by the Westchase District, local artist Larry Crawford painted it on the flood control channel that runs along Brays Bayou
News
UPDATE: Mayor Turner Announces Houston’s Partnership With Nextdoor After It Proved Helpful During Harvey
Posted on · The Mayor and the private social network discuss the importance of connected communities and social media in light of hurricane Harvey
News
Texas Police Officers Learn Mental Health Crisis Intervention
Posted on · By attending a weeklong course in crisis intervention training hosted by the San Antonio Police Department’s mental health unit, Texas first responders are learning about how to deal with mental illness.
Houston Matters
The Full Menu: Local Restaurants Respond To Harvey With Food And Comfort
Posted on · Houston food writers discuss how local restaurants have responded to Hurricane Harvey by feeding evacuees and first-responders -- and by offering a return to normalcy.
Houston Matters
Harvey Heroes: Houstonians Share Stories Of Those Who Helped Us Weather The Storm
Posted on · We asked Houstonians to tell us about the people who went above and beyond during the storm and recovery.
Houston Matters
Could Security Cameras Someday Spot Crime Before It Happens?
Posted on · A University of Houston researcher is developing a system that would allow security cameras to recognize potential threats to public safety before they happen and send an alert to law enforcement.
Houston Matters
How Do Texas Firefighters Prepare for Oil Tanker Train Fires?
Posted on · There was a rail disaster northwest of Houston last week, but you probably didn’t hear about it. That’s because it was “staged” as part of a training exercise. From News 88.7’s Energy and Environment desk, Dave Fehling reports on how a new risk is changing the curriculum at a Texas “fire-fighting school.” (Images Courtesy: Dave […]