Energy & Environment
State And Federal Agencies Test Deer Park Fire Runoff For Chemical Contamination
Posted on · The Galveston Bay Foundation is also planning to conduct independent water sampling in the area.
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Transportation
TxDOT Says It Hopes To Quickly Wrap Up Repairs At 610 Ship Channel Bridge
Posted on · Lane restrictions are still in place as TxDOT works to fix a problem that was discovered over the weekend. But officials say the bridge remains safe for vehicles.
Energy & Environment
A Multi-Billion Dollar Plan Aims To Protect Houston’s Heavy Industry From Hurricanes
Posted on · The government's preferred plan for better protecting the coast will take billions of dollars, political will and community buy-in, ingredients that aren't always easy to come by.
Houston Matters
Conference Aims To Give More Minorities The Tools To Become ‘Makers’
Posted on · What can Houston do to engage more minorities and the economically disadvantaged as the city moves forward and makes new breakthroughs in the 21st century?
City of Houston
Harvey-Related Dredging Of Houston Ship Channel Almost Done
Posted on · The 52-mile channel should be back to its full depth in a month or two
News
How Would Houston React To Tariffs On Chinese Trade
Posted on · Last year, trade between the Houston region and China was valued at nearly $19 billion
Transportation
Texas Ports Appeal To State Lawmakers For More Transportation Funding
Posted on · Port directors tell the Senate Transportation Committee there needs to be more investment in roads that carry freight traffic. They also need funds for channel dredging, especially after Harvey.
Houston Matters
A Field Trip To The Houston Maritime Museum
Posted on · Houston Matters tours a museum paying homage to the city’s sea-faring history.
Houston Matters
Houston Ship Channel And Galveston Bay Digging Out After Harvey
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic damage in Houston, but the historic deluge also brought calamity to the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Harvey’s Impact On The Ship Channel, And New Sexual Harassment Policies (Dec. 11, 2017)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: NPR's John Burnett tells us how Harvey has affected the Houston ship channel. We learn about new sexual harassment policies adopted by the Texas House. A veterinarian answers your pet care questions. And we discuss the latest on developments in Houston sports.
Energy & Environment
ProPublica: One Of Texas’ Most-Contaminated Former Military Installations Borders Houston Ship Channel
Posted on · The San Jacinto Ordnance Depot served as an ordnance demolition facility and a chemical weapons site during the 1940s and 1950s. The Defense Department won’t finish cleaning it up until 2084
Transportation
Port Of Houston Back In Business After Harvey, Cleaning Up Ship Channel Remains A Challenge: Chairman Longoria
Posted on · The Port is asking Congress for additional funds to take preventive measures for the next storm
Energy & Environment
Houston’s Heavy Industry Gears Up For Harvey
Posted on · Refineries say they’re closely watching the forecast.
Houston Matters
A Field Trip To The Houston Maritime Museum
Posted on · Houston Matters tours a museum paying homage to the city's sea-faring history.
Full Show
Science Standards in Texas Schools: Tuesday’s Show (February 7, 2017)
Posted on · On Wednesday (Feb. 1, 2017), the Texas Board of Education held a preliminary vote on science standards, which some worry could make room for the teaching of creationism in science classrooms. On this edition of Houston Matters, we learn more from Texas Tribune reporter Aliyya Swaby, and then discuss famous court battles over evolution and […]