Houston Matters
Another Hurricane Season In The Books: 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.
Tag: hurricane season
Weather
2021 Atlantic hurricane season ends as third most active on record
Posted on · With 21 named storms, this year’s Atlantic hurricane season was considered busy, but was not on par with the recording breaking 2020 hurricane season.
Houston Matters
Reactions To Texas’ New Abortion Law (Sept. 2, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: What Texas' new abortion law means for the future, a hurricane prep pop quiz, living with colorblindness, and movie theaters inside The Loop -- where are they?
Town Square
How To Survive Houston’s Summer – From Hurricanes To Extreme Heat To Power Grid Concerns
Posted on · Today, it's all about summer safety - with information on everything from extreme weather to sun, heat and July 4th safety. Plus, what's up with the Texas power grid?
Town Square
Key Bills And Takeaways From the Texas Legislature: What You Need To Know And What Comes Next
Posted on · How will key bills and takeaways from the recent legislative session impact Texans? And, are you ready for hurricane season?
Houston Matters
Preparing For Hurricane Season (May 24, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Preparing for the upcoming hurricane season, making the most out of diversity in the workforce, and an update on Houston sports.
News
COVID-19 Could Hinder Region’s Response To A Hurricane Or Tropical Storm
Posted on · Today marks the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA predicts an active season, with up to 19 named storms.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Houston Matters: Court Ruling On Mail-In Voting, And Preparing For Hurricane Season In A Pandemic (May 29, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: A Texas Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting amid COVID-19, preparing for hurricane season amid a pandemic, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: SpaceX Launch Delayed, And Forecasting Hurricane Season (May 28, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Weather delays the NASA/SpaceX launch, how hurricane forecasts are made, answers to your questions about wills, trusts, and estate planning, and the financial struggles theater organizations face.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Mask Order Takes Effect, And Preparing For Hurricane Season In A Pandemic (April 27, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Masks are now mandatory in public in Harris County, preparing for hurricane season during a pandemic, a bug expert answers your questions, and the latest news in sports.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Hurricane Season Preparedness, And One Architect’s Dream To Repurpose The Astrodome (July 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We continue to monitor and prepare you for potential storms between now and the end of hurricane season, and architect James Richards discusses his proposal to repurpose the Astrodome. We also talk with several members of Houston's Mahatma Gandhi District, and we hear from Houston-based jazz/soul singer, Madeline Edwards.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: Hurricane Shopping | Mockingbird And Armadillo
Posted on · Hurricane Season is here! Do you have what you need to be safe and secure?
Harris County
Harris County Leaders Encourage Residents To Be Vigilant And Prepared During Hurricane Season
Posted on · The season starts this Saturday, June 1, and will last until November 30. NOAA is predicting that nine to 15 named storms could potentially develop in the Atlantic.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Preparing For Hurricane Season, And Issues Facing Texas Teachers (May 31, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Property appraisals are returning to pre-Harvey levels for some homeowners. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses hurricane preparedness. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Walt Whitman.
Local
Harris County Uses Bilingual Billboards About Hurricane Season For The First Time
Posted on · Judge Lina Hidalgo unveiled the new billboards, which display the traditional countdown and preparedness messages. Hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on November 30.