News
With Barry Approaching Louisiana, Texas Gears Up To Help
Posted on · The "Cajun Navy" helped rescue thousands after Hurricane Harvey. Some Texas volunteers are prepared to return the favor.
Tag: Hurricanes
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.
Energy & Environment
A Multi-Billion Dollar Plan Aims To Protect Houston’s Heavy Industry From Hurricanes
Posted on · The government's preferred plan for better protecting the coast will take billions of dollars, political will and community buy-in, ingredients that aren't always easy to come by.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Coastal Spine Plan, and the Resurgence of Nationalism (Oct. 26, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: The Army Corps of Engineers is set to release plans for a coastal spine. Journalist John Judis discusses his book, The Nationalist Revival. And we break down The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week's news.
News
Harris County Begins Updating Multi-Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
Posted on · It takes approximately 18 months to complete the updates before the final plan is submitted to the State of Texas and FEMA
News
Three Things Texas Could Do Better before The Next Hurricane Hits
Posted on · Here are some of the findings according to a new report that tries to take lessons from Hurricane Harvey to better prepare for the next storm
Hurricane Season
Episode 6: Hurricane Rita
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
Hurricane Season
Ep 5: Tropical Storm Allison
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
Hurricane Season
Ep 4: Hurricane Alicia
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
Hurricane Season
Ep 2: The Great Houston Flood of 1935
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: The Great Houston Flood of 1935, And Studying Hawaii’s Volcano (Aug. 3, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: NASA announces its first crews who will fly on commercial spacecraft. Then, we look back at the Great Houston Flood of 1935. We discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. A Rice professor tells us what she's learned from studying the erupting Kilauea volcano. And a local festival highlights women in jazz.
Hurricane Season
Ep 1: The Great Galveston Hurricane (Sept. 7-9, 1900)
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
Stories from the Storm
Phil Bedient + Jim Blackburn
Posted on · In this video and podcast series to mark the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Houstonians reflect on their experiences during and after the storm
Stories from the Storm
Jennifer & Briana Blake + Zaragoza “Trey” Salinas
Posted on · In this video and podcast series to mark the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Houstonians reflect on their experiences during and after the storm.
Stories from the Storm
Pastor Tony Pittman + Porfirio ‘Pilo’ Deleon
Posted on · In this video and podcast series to mark the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Houstonians reflect on their experiences during and after the storm.