Houston Matters
Preparing for another hurricane season in Houston (June 1, 2022)
Posted on · With the start of another Atlantic hurricane season, Houston Matters presents an hour of information on preparing to weather another storm season.
Tag: hurricane ike
Energy & Environment
Army Corps Unveils Updated $26 Billion Project To Protect The Texas Gulf From Storms
Posted on · Also known as the "Ike Dike," plans to build a coastal storm barrier have been in the works since Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston in 2008. Now, the project is taking another step forward.
Hurricane
After A Close Call From Hurricane Laura, Houston Renews Calls For A Storm Barrier
Posted on · The Ike Dike would help protect the region against a massive storm surge event.
Energy & Environment
‘Ike Dike’ Project Leaders Field More Questions, Concerns From The Public
Posted on · At a local forum, the Galveston area community will get a chance to raise concerns.
Top Stories
Plan for Storm Barrier on Texas Coast, Florida Man Charged with Mailing Improvised Bombs, And CSI Fired for Using Own Equipment
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering
News
Agencies Release Tentative Plan for Storm Barrier on The Texas Gulf Coast
Posted on · The plan would include a series of levees and other physical barriers across Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula.
Transportation
Ten Years After Ike, Galveston Plans Millions of Dollars in Infrastructure Upgrades
Posted on · Galveston is about to launch a major effort to fix some of its aging streets. Much of that work will be paid for with local money.
Hurricane Season
Episode 7: Hurricane Ike
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Houston Matters
Full Show: Manafort Verdict, And Lessons From Hurricane Ike (Aug. 22, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Our experts break down the latest political stories. We examine the lessons learned from Hurricane Ike. And we hear from Ron Stallworth, the real-life detective who inspired Spike Lee’s film Blackkklansman.
inDepth
Many Houstonians May Be Unaware They Live In Evacuation Zones
Posted on · The information’s not required in real estate documents, and the last time the evacuation zone map was activated was during Hurricane Ike: nearly 10 years ago. Officials also say around a million people have moved to Houston from other locations, and may not know how to evacuate. Is Houston ready for the next big storm?
Houston Matters
Houstonians Share Hurricane Memories
Posted on · The Atlantic Hurricane season starts on Thursday (June 1, 2017). So, today, we ask Greater Houston to collectively share its memories of major storms that have affected the area, from Hurricane Ike in 2008 to Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 to storms much further back in our memories. Joining us for this conversation are Frank […]
Full Show
Hurricane Memories, and a Trip to the Cat Café: Tuesday’s Show (May 30, 2017)
Posted on · The Atlantic Hurricane season starts on Thursday (June 1, 2017). On this edition of Houston Matters, we ask Greater Houston to collectively share its memories of major storms that have affected the area, from Hurricane Ike in 2008 to Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 to storms much further back in our memories. Joining us for […]
News
Galveston Voters To Decide On Bond Issue For Road And Drainage Improvements
Posted on · Officials say they can't delay streets projects any longer. Galveston voters are being asked to pay more in property taxes to fund that work.
News
Lyda Ann Thomas, Former Galveston Mayor, Dies At 80
Posted on · The "Hurricane Mayor," who shepherded Galveston through the threat of Hurricane Rita and the devastation of Hurricane Ike, has died.
Full Show
Speeding Up the ‘Ike Dike’ Study, and the First African Americans at NASA: Tuesday’s Show (January 17, 2017)
Posted on · You're probably familiar with the idea of the so-called "Ike Dike," a proposed barrier to protect the Texas coast from storm surge in events like 2008's Hurricane Ike. The Army Corps of Engineers is currently studying the idea and should have its findings ready by June of 2018. But a recently passed federal law aims […]