Houston Matters
Houstonians gear up to help Florida as Hurricane Ian makes landfall (Sept. 29, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We learn how Houstonians are gearing up to help those in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian.
Tag: Florida
News
Some don’t evacuate, despite repeated hurricane warnings, because they can’t
Posted on · People with disabilities, people who can't afford it and people who don't want to abandon their pets are among the many who can't easily get up and leave before a hurricane.
NASA
Watch NASA Artemis I rocket rollout to pad at Kennedy Space Center
Posted on · The Artemis I Moon rocket is being rolled out with less than two weeks to go until its scheduled August 29 launch.
Politics
TSA will no longer enforce travel mask mandate after a federal judge strikes it down
Posted on · The mask-wearing requirement had been initially imposed in early 2021, shortly after President Joe Biden took office.
Politics
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants Texas version of Florida law that critics dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Posted on · The Florida law prohibits teachers from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity to kids below the fourth grade.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2189: Tom Benoist
Posted on · Episode: 2189 Tom Benoist and the first commercial airline. Today, we invent the airline.
Politics
Texas Joins Florida Lawsuit Challenging COVID-19 Cruise Restrictions It Says Cost The State Millions
Posted on · The states are looking to reverse CDC guidance that grounded ships for a year and implemented lengthy regulations for their return.
Politics
FACT CHECK: What’s Happening In This Election Is Not Like Florida In 2000
Posted on · President Trump is challenging the results of the presidential election, which his allies have compared to the contested race 20 years ago. But there are many differences between the two.
News
Hurricane Dorian Expected To Hit Florida Coast With 130 MPH Winds On Labor Day
Posted on · "There is an increasing likelihood of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida east coast" on Labor Day weekend, the National Hurricane Center says.
News
23 Texas Cities Were Targeted In A “Coordinated Ransomware Attack”
Posted on · The majority of attacks were against small local governments, according to the state's Department of Information Resources.
Houston Matters
Texas Had The Third Highest Number Of Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities In 2018
Posted on · The report’s author cites distracted drivers and the increase of SUVs as potential factors.
Houston Matters
Diversity, Fund Raising Ability, Hotels Can Help Houston’s Bid For 2020 Democratic Convention
Posted on · Renee Cross, senior director of the Hobby School of Public Affairs, says the Democratic victories in the midterm election can also be an advantage for the Bayou City.
Health & Science
US Officials Say It’s OK To Eat Some Romaine Lettuce, But Encourage Checking Labels
Posted on · For romaine that doesn't come in packaging, grocers and retailers are being asked to post the information by the register.
News
Texas To Receive Funds From New Round Of Restoration Grants From BP’s 2010 Oil Spill
Posted on · Texas will get $19 million, including $6 million to protect 575 acres of coastal habitat.
News
O’Rourke A Possible Target of Suspected Pipe Bomber
Posted on · The FBI also warned State Rep. Poncho Nevarez, a Democrat from Eagle Pass, that they had found his name and address in Cesar Sayoc's home