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The Most Destructive Hurricanes Are Hitting US More Often
Posted on · A Danish research team has found that eight of the 20 storms with the highest area of total destruction since 1900 have happened in the last 16 years.
Posted on · A Danish research team has found that eight of the 20 storms with the highest area of total destruction since 1900 have happened in the last 16 years.
Posted on · Metro has now pulled a TV spot that praised the response of its employees during Harvey’s floods last year. The spot was taken off the air because it incorrectly had footage from Hurricane Katrina.
Posted on · Houston musician Mary Griffin talks about how she got into music, how Hurricane Katrina derailed some of her plans, and how a chance to work with singer Christina Aguilera turned her life around.
Posted on · The center’s post-storm analysis estimates Harvey caused about $125 billion in damage, making it America’s second-costliest tropical cyclone after Hurricane Katrina
Posted on · Houston musician Mary Griffin talks about how she got into music, how Hurricane Katrina derailed some of her plans, and how a chance to work with singer Christina Aguilera turned her life around.
Posted on · When New Orleans musician Boyanna Trayanova heard the news of Hurricane Harvey, she knew she had to do something to help.
Posted on · On Wednesday’s edition of Houston Matters: We discuss the latest political stories. We learn how local restaurants have stepped up to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. And some New Orleans musicians help out their Houston counterparts after the storm.
Posted on · Congressman Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is spearheading an effort to provide targeted tax relief for victims of Harvey and Irma. The emerging package includes provisions ranging from lifting limits on write offs for property losses to bigger tax credits for the working poor.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters, we learn about the effect of flooding on the oil and gas industry here. And Michael Hagerty reports live from the shelter at NRG Center.
Posted on · Houston musician Mary Griffin talks about how she got into music, how Hurricane Katrina derailed some of her plans, and how a chance to work with singer Christina Aguilera turned her life around. This segment was produced by Houston Public Media’s Abner Fletcher.
Posted on · Houston sure has a lot of nicknames. There is something inherently cool about a city that isn’t just one thing. Our city’s many nicknames reflect Houston’s connections to climate (the “Bayou City”), culture (“H-town”), industry (“Space City”) — even our openness a decade ago in taking in Hurricane Katrina evacuees (“The Big Heart”). Classy. We […]
Posted on · Houston musician Mary Griffin talks about how she got into music, how Hurricane Katrina derailed some of her plans, and how a chance to work with singer Christina Aguilera turned her life around. This segment was produced by Houston Public Media’s Abner Fletcher.
Posted on · Whether it’s Hurricane Ike, Katrina, or the recent flooding, nearly everyone in the Houston area has a storm story.
Posted on · Each day on Houston Matters, we, the producers of this program, are tasked with examining the issues, ideas, people, places and events that define Greater Houston. We're thankful to have the opportunity to bring you what we believe is a valuable service for the region. We're also thankful we have each other to bounce ideas […]
Posted on · One of the nation’s leading storm research centers predicts we might be entering a “quiet period” for Atlantic hurricanes.