News
Sea Level Rise Threatens Thousands Of Texas Gulf Coast Homes, Report Says
Posted on · About 5,000 coastal homes in the Galveston area alone could see repeated flooding from tides within the next 30 years.
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Weather
UPDATE: Alberto Makes Landfall on Florida Panhandle
Posted on · The storm was expected to weaken as it continued moving inland. But forecasters said it will dump heavy rain on parts of the Florida Panhandle, Alabama and Georgia, raising the risk of flash flooding.
Weather
Alberto Moves Up The Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Coast Braces For Impact
Posted on · Gusty showers were to begin lashing parts of Florida on Sunday, and authorities were warning of the possibility of flash flooding. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that a tropical storm warning was in effect from Bonita Beach, Florida, to the Mississippi-Alabama border.
Energy & Environment
Wildlife Refuge Expansion Will Provide Flooding Defense, Conservationists Say
Posted on · The refuge acts as a natural barrier against hurricanes and storm surge.
News
While Federal Money Trickles Into Texas, Houston Is Preparing For The Next Big Flood
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey caused an estimated $125 billion in damages, making it the most expensive disaster in the country last year
News
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Nate To Hit U.S. Gulf Coast As A Hurricane, Not a Threat To Texas
Posted on · The storm is expected to possibly impact the northeastern Yucatan Peninsula, including Cozumel and Cancun, in Mexico; landfall in the U.S.is expected between Louisiana and Florida
Weather
Franklin Is First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season
Posted on · The National Hurricane Center in Miami upgraded the storm to a hurricane late Wednesday afternoon.
Houston Matters
Health Of Galveston Bay Gets Get Mixed Grade In Annual Report Card
Posted on · We learn what contributed to this year's overall grade of "C" in the Galveston Bay Foundation's annual report card.
News
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Cindy Could Cause Flooding in Greater Houston
Posted on · The Red Cross gets four shelters ready for Texas residents that might be affected.
Energy & Environment
With BP Oil Spill Money Coming, Conservation Group Recommends Coastal Projects
Posted on · The projects would expand protected lands, improve the health of estuaries.
Energy & Environment
Considering the Economics of the Keystone XL Pipeline
Posted on · With oil prices so low, do companies still care about the product Keystone would move?
News
French Company To Invest $1.7 Billion In Texas Petrochemical Plants
Posted on · The company will partner with others in Europe and Canada to expand projects in Port Arthur, TX and near La Porte, TX.
Energy & Environment
New Plan Aims To Protect Texas Gulf Coast
Posted on · The plan identifies 177 projects that would bolster natural protections along the coast.
News
Birdwatchers Can Get Up-Close With Galveston’s Sandhill Cranes
Posted on · "Holiday With The Cranes" marks their return to the island.
Local
FEMA Releases Final Update To Harris County/Houston Coastal Flood Map
Posted on · It's the Federal Emergency Management Agency's first major revision in a decade. Banks and insurance companies use the maps to determine whether to require flood insurance and how much property owners will pay.