Energy & Environment
After An Explosion, How Do Houston First Responders Know If The Air Is Safe?
Posted on · How the city responds to major air quality incidents, and what to expect if it happens near you.
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City of Houston
Houston City Council Rejects Garbage Fee Proposal To Pay For Firefighter Raises
Posted on · Only Boykins voted in favor of the fees.
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HFD Receives Multiple Calls about Gas Odor in Houston
Posted on · CenterPoint Energy says its investigation concluded there wasn’t a natural gas leak, although crews were responding to calls received about the incident
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Houston Firefighters Union President to Debate Mayor Turner on Pay Parity
Posted on · The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association announced on Wednesday morning the debate was canceled over disagreements with the Harris County Democratic Party
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Houston Fire Department Wants To Charge More For Ambulance Services
Posted on · Fire Chief Sam Peña says the hike is targeted at Medicaid, Medicare and insurance companies
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As Hurricane Season Starts, Turner Reminds Houstonians To Take Precautions
Posted on · The Houston Mayor emphasizes the impact of severe weather is unpredictable
Houston Matters
Five Years Later, Houston Firefighters Still Coping With Their Deadliest Day
Posted on · The Houston Fire Department's staff psychologist discusses the challenges faced by the survivors of the department's deadliest fire and their colleagues.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Pres. Trump Meets With Santa Fe Victims, And Flood Insurance Answers (May 31, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss how presidents respond to national tragedies. We learn about ongoing efforts to address human trafficking in Houston. We get answers to your questions about flood insurance. And local musician DJ Sun talks about his music.
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Seven Injured In School Bus Accident In Southwest Houston
Posted on · The accident happened at the intersection of Blueridge Road and Briargate Drive
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Safe Driving Campaign Raises Awareness About Texting While Driving
Posted on · The new law has been in effect since the first of September. Because of a spike in distracted driving crashes and deaths, law enforcement officers are watching -- and ready to issue tickets
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Experts Warn Of Extra Fire Hazards During The Holidays
Posted on · Christmas trees can be engulfed in flames in two seconds, just one of the extra fire hazards in most homes this season. The Houston Fire Department is putting out its annual warning about candles, space heaters, cooking fires and electrical overloads from too many lights
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Houston Voters Approve Funds For Police and Fire
Posted on · Much of the money raised will be used to update and replace vehicles needed and buildings damaged or destroyed during Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey
Houston Fire Department’s Harvey Staffing Criticized
Posted on · During the devastating flooding of Harvey, thousands of Houston firefighters were told not to report to work.
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Houston Fire Department Struggles to Fund Innovation
Posted on · An audit earlier this summer revealed the agency needs some upgrades.
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Houston Fire Department Responds To Accusations Of Inadequate Rescue Training
Posted on · Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña says when the budget is tight, usually rescue training is the first thing to go.