Houston Matters
Shopping For A Hurricane Emergency Kit With Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
Posted on · As another hurricane season approaches, what should be in your emergency kit?
Tag: hurricane season
Weather
Potential Tropical Storm ‘Alberto’ Expected To Move Into the Gulf of Mexico
Posted on · The National Hurricane Center said that the concern for the Houston area is low at the moment
Houston Matters
‘Hurricane Season’ Recounts The Astros’ Triumph Against The Backdrop Of Harvey’s Devastation
Posted on · Houston Chronicle columnist Joe Holley talks about his new book and what the Astros' championship meant for a recovering city.
Houston Matters
Full Show: The Future Of Houston’s Workforce, And Life On A Boys Ranch (May 1, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We discuss the reliability of Texas' energy grid and consider the challenges facing Houston's workforce. Then, a former Congressman talks about growing up on a boys ranch. And a new book tells the story of the 2017 Astros against the backdrop of Hurricane Harvey and illustrates what the championship meant for the city.
In-Depth
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?
News
The Tempest At Galveston: ‘We Knew There Was A Storm Coming, But We Had No Idea’
Posted on · The Great Galveston Storm of 1900 destroyed two-thirds of the Texas city and heavily damaged surviving structures. It remains the most deadly natural disaster and worst hurricane in U.S. history
Houston Matters
A Collective Sigh Of Relief As The 2017 Hurricane Season Ends
Posted on · Potentially the worst hurricane season on record comes to a merciful close today.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Hurricane Season Ending, And Greg Louganis (Nov. 30, 2017)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We recap the very busy Atlantic hurricane season, which ends today. Then, a group of scientists writes a letter to humanity, warning of looming environmental concerns. Plus, we discuss the stranglehold the oil industry has on the transportation world. And former Olympic diver Greg Louganis talks about his journey with HIV.
News
Senate Presses Ahead On $36.5B Disaster Relief Package
Posted on · The measure also would replenish rapidly dwindling emergency disaster accounts and provide $16 billion to permit the financially troubled federal flood insurance program to pay an influx of Harvey-related claims.
News
After Hurricanes, Congress Ponders Future Of Flood Insurance Program
Posted on · Congress begins to consider how to overhaul the flood insurance plan that many Texans are relying on to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Matters
Did Climate Change Affect Our Busy Atlantic Hurricane Season?
Posted on · We talk with a scientist who works with predictive models for hurricanes: Dr. Shuyi Chen, professor of meteorology at the University of Washington.
Hurricane Harvey
Galveston Already Feeling Harvey
Posted on · While those more inland are still waiting for the worst, Galveston begins to feel the effects of Hurricane Harvey.
Hurricane Harvey
What To Do Once Harvey Makes Landfall
Posted on · As Harvey strengthens into a potentially life-threatening event with historic rainfall, it's important to know what steps to take once Harvey arrives on the Texas coast.
News
Past Flood Victims Prepare For An Active Hurricane Season
Posted on · We check in with a Meyerland family, who is taking extra measures to protect themselves.
News
Has Dodging Big Storms Made Houstonians Too Apathetic?
Posted on · How should Houstonians reengage themselves to care about storm warnings - and other things - again?