Weather
Houston could see record-setting September heat later this week
Posted on · A high-pressure system is expected to linger above the region this week, bringing sunny skies, dry air and hotter-than-usual temperatures.
Tag: heat
Energy & Environment
Katy issuing mandatory water restrictions amid ‘severe’ drought
Posted on · Katy has imposed mandatory restrictions on its residents water usage.
Houston Matters
A new law would require breaks for outside workers. Its sponsor says it’s long overdue
Posted on · Garcia said that the motivation behind this bill was the fact that so many workers have died of heat exhaustion, or heat-related illnesses.
Weather
Texas heat forces some outdoor workers to modify schedules and adjust work patterns
Posted on · Workers across Texas say this summer’s heat feels far worse than previous years, leaving them to find new ways to cope with long hours outside.
Weather
Thunderstorms could be on the way. But scorching temps here to stay
Posted on · A stubborn high-pressure system remains anchored over Texas and it could take a major weather event to move it.
Houston Matters
Free movie tickets for redheads: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Health & Science
Temperatures that top 100 can be life-threatening. Here’s what to look out for — and what to do
Posted on · When the thermometer goes about 100 in Texas, spending time outside can feel brutal. But there's also a potential health risk.
Texas
Death toll rises to 51 after dozens of migrants found trapped in tractor trailer in San Antonio
Posted on · A federal investigation is underway to learn why dozens of people were left trapped in a tractor trailer in Southwest San Antonio.
Weather
Hot, hot, Houston: Forecast filled with triple-digit temperatures
Posted on · The city’s unseasonably warm June is a result of a high-pressure ridge over the area and La Niña conditions.
Houston Matters
Effects of the heat wave, and the potential slippery slope from the leaked SCOTUS decision (June 20, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The recent heat wave's effect on Texas agriculture, concerns about a potential slippery slope after the leaked decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade, answers to your pet care questions, and an update on sports.
Weather
Here’s what you need to know about the heat wave gripping Texas
Posted on · Will we be getting a break from the heat anytime soon? That depends on how you define “soon.”
Energy & Environment
Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave
Posted on · The state’s grid operator was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.
Weather
Sweltering Texas heat this weekend is a danger to outdoor workers
Posted on · The U.S. National Weather Service warned of heat indexes Friday as high as 106 degrees across southeast Texas. By Saturday, highs across most of the state will climb higher than 100.
Texas
Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans
Posted on · Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.
Christmas
Houston is projected to have the hottest Christmas on record this year
Posted on · Houston is projected to have its hottest Christmas on record, beating out a previous high of 83 degrees in 2015.