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.
Tag: gulf coast
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.
Music
New Hurricane Opera Hits Close To Home For Houstonians
Posted on · With less than a month until the start of hurricane season, Houston Grand Opera is giving a timely premiere of "After the Storm."
Weather
Lawmakers Pledge Support For Hurricane Plan
Posted on · Meeting for only the second time in two years, a panel of Texas lawmakers pledged financial and political support to efforts at developing a plan to protect the Houston-Galveston region from a devastating storm surge.
Energy & Environment
23.5M Acres Off Texas Up For Oil, Gas Leases In August
Posted on · The federal government will offer 23.5 million acres off of Texas for oil and gas leases in August.