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Study: Far More People Live In A Flood Plain Than Originally Thought
Posted on · A new study says 28 million more Americans are at risk for serious flooding than FEMA estimates.
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Houston Matters
Second Day Of Harvey Conference Focuses On Lessons Learned And New Flood Policies
Posted on · Global experts are in Houston to discuss lessons learned from Harvey and to examine the best ways to move forward.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Space Station Privatization, And Virtual Field Trips (Feb. 22, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We get the latest from a conference on flood prevention. We discuss what privatizing the International Space Station could mean for Houston. Barbecue icon Ronnie Killen talks about his craft. And we visit a program that aims to get kids out into nature using some ironic means.
Houston Matters
Rice Conference Focues On Post-Harvey Flood Prevention
Posted on · Houston Matters checks in on the SSPEED Center conference, and an urban planner participating in the event talks about incorporating the potential for flooding into future urban planning.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Flood Prevention Conference, And Political Roundup (Feb. 21, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We check in on a Rice University conference on flood prevention. Then, our experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political news. Then, we compare hurricane recovery efforts in Texas with those in the Caribbean. And a new documentary examines senior citizens in the dating game.
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Senate Committee Says Time Is Up For Studies, Calls For Action In Flood Prevention
Posted on · State and federal officials talked flood prevention, action, and money.
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‘Bigger Strategies’ Needed To Prevent Flooding, Abbott Says
Posted on · Abbott said the state needs to focus on preventative measures for flood control
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Coastal Spine Project Gains Support from Mayor, Texas Land Commissioner
Posted on · A nine-year-old, $15 billion plan to stop storm surge is once again gaining traction.