Bauer Business Focus
What Are Employers’ Responsibilities during A Disaster?
Posted on · Do employees have to be paid while a business is shut down? What about vacation or sick time? A Houston employment lawyer provides answers.
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Weather
The Houston Area Could Have A Wet Week Ahead
Posted on · Forecasters are watching a possible tropical system that could impact the Texas Gulf Coast. We talked to the Harris County Flood Control District to see what they’re expecting.
News
She’s Tasked with Emergency Planning at The Port of Corpus Christi; A Year after Harvey, Her Community Continues to Rebuild
Posted on · While Danielle Hale managed the emergency operations center at the Port of Corpus Christi during Hurricane Harvey, her family evacuated their Rockport home. A year later, she and her family continue to help Rockport rebuild, while the port continues to fine-tune its emergency preparedness plans.
News
‘Harvey’s Not Over’: School’s about to Start — but The Trauma from Hurricane Harvey Lingers
Posted on · Nearly a year after Hurricane Harvey submerged Port Arthur, students are still fighting its effects as they return to school.
News
Tropical Storm Chris Reaches Hurricane Strength In Atlantic
Posted on · However, no coastal watches or warnings were in effect as of Tuesday afternoon and it is expected to weaken by Thursday
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3177: Venetian Flood Control
Posted on · Episode: 3177 Venetian Flood Control. Today, a flood control project.
Houston Matters
Are Superstorms The New Normal?
Posted on · NOVA's Rise of the Superstorms explores whether stronger, more destructive storms are becoming more frequent and what we can do to better predict future major storms.
News
Report Highlights Lessons Learned In Houston From Harvey
Posted on · The report offers several recommendations, including building a culture of awareness about flooding risks and making flood insurance more universally appealing. Read the report below.
News
Category 3 Hurricane Bud Heads North Off Mexico
Posted on · Although the center of Hurricane #Bud will pass to the south and west, tropical-storm-force winds are possible on the southwestern coast of Mexico on Monday
News
Emotionally Drained, Financially Strapped: How Alief ISD Teachers Weathered The School Year After Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Homeless for a month and a half after the hurricane, Justin Williams had to put his life back together while teaching Alief ISD sixth graders. Tiffany Robinson pushed students even harder to pass state tests after teachers lost 11 school days to Harvey.
Houston Matters
How Might Harvey Affect Houstonians’ Thoughts On Future Storms?
Posted on · Every storm is different. So, how will Harvey shape our perceptions and preparations for the next big storm?
Hurricane
Emmett: 2018 Hurricane Season Demands Different Mindset Than During Harvey
Posted on · Officials are stressing the differences between Harvey's impact on the Houston area and what a direct hurricane impact would look like
News
Hurricanes Are Strengthening Faster Than They Used To
Posted on · The speed at which storms develop can shorten preparation time
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Harris County Flood Control District Begins ‘Comprehensive’ Hurricane Repairs
Posted on · The Flood Control District has asked for $84 million in repair money
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“It’s Our Form Of Apartheid”: How Galveston Stalled Public Housing Reconstruction In The 10 Years After Ike
Posted on · Hurricane Ike ravaged Galveston in 2008 and touched off a fierce battle over whether to rebuild the city's destroyed public housing. A decade later, less than half of it has been replaced. The prolonged saga offers a cautionary tale for Texas as it launches the long-term recovery process after Hurricane Harvey.